OHS and Stanislaus NAMI chapters hosts community forum on local issues
In an effort to address local issues surrounding the Westside area, Stanislaus County’s and Orestimba High’s National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) chapters held a town hall meeting at the Newman Memorial Building on Feb. 24. The forum was led by a panel of five students from Orestimba’s...
Celebrating Dondi Reyes: A Stockton Fil-Am Reunion: Liane
Mabuhay! Join the Conversation. PinoyBuilt is more than a blog—it’s a living archive of the Filipino-American experience. Did these memories of Hogan High and catching up in Stockton resonate with you?. Stay connected for more stories, photography, and cultural insights:. Posted by: Pinoy Built. J.F.R. Perseveranda...
Intersection improvement project begins in Hilmar
Caltrans has started construction on an intersection improvement project at SR-165 and Geer Avenue in the community of Hilmar in Merced County. Work began on March 9, 2026, and includes widening highway shoulders, adding new traffic signals, pedestrian crosswalks, ADA features, sidewalks, drainage inlets, curbs, and...
Riverbank winter watering schedule in effect
The City of Riverbank has announced that the Winter Watering Schedule is in effect from November 1 through March 31. Residents are asked to follow the city’s irrigation guidelines to help conserve water during the cooler months.
Multi-agency traffic crackdown in Newman nets 33 citations, several arrests
(FOX40.COM) — A multi-agency traffic enforcement operation in Newman resulted in dozens of citations, several vehicle tows and multiple arrests, according to the Newman Police Department. Newman police said the enforcement effort took place on Wednesday when the department hosted the County Integrated Traffic...
Traffic delays expected with city road work in Modesto. What drivers need to know
Traffic delays are expected this week because of road work in both directions on Carpenter Road in Modesto near the Tuolumne River. The city began the work Monday to grind and pave the roadway between Robertson Road and West Hatch Road. A detour for northbound motorists on Carpenter at Hatch will carry traffic to...
Families desperate for justice as court weighs unsealing evidence in Stockton serial killings case
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly four years after the first reported killing connected to the Stockton serial shootings, the case against Wesley Brownlee has been delayed once again. A San Joaquin County Judge was expected Monday to decide whether to unseal the grand jury transcript in the case – a move that would reveal key...
Stockton council approves grant application for proposed UOP med school
STOCKTON, Calif. — Officials at the University of the Pacific are exploring plans to open a new medical school in Stockton and are seeking the city’s help to secure federal funding for the project. During a special meeting on Monday, the Stockton City Council voted unanimously to submit...
The health of Central Valley orchards owes a lot to Hughson bee business. Here’s...
As spring approaches, trees begin to bloom, and the iconic almond blossoms adorn the farmland throughout the Central Valley. People come from miles around to take photos in pinkish-white orchards and drive through flowery roads. It is something valley residents take pride in, and something achieved only by...
Tiffany Haddish And Jason Lee Team Up For ‘Read Across America’
Read Across America Day was established in 1998 by the National Education Association. Award-winning actress, comedian, and author Tiffany Haddish joined Vice Mayor Jason Lee in Stockton, California, on March 2, in celebration of Read Across America. Vice Mayor Lee visited August Knodt Elementary School in Weston...

















