Stockton firefighters extinguish late-night large warehouse fire
Fire crews in Stockton knocked down a large fire late Friday night, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes.
Pilgrimage across Central Valley stops in Modesto, championing most vulnerable
Community members and faith leaders hopped on a bus in Modesto on Saturday morning to pilgrimage across the Central Valley. The bus drove from Stockton to Bakersfield in solidarity with families facing housing instability, healthcare cuts, food insecurity, threats to public safety, cuts to the social safety net and threats of immigration enforcement. Called Seeds of Hope, the pilgrimage was organized by Faith in...
Can I report excessive barking from a Modesto neighbor’s dog? Take these steps
Picture this: After a long day, you finally settle into bed — and just as you’re drifting off, a dog starts barking uncontrollably in the middle of the night. However, it’s not your dog. A Modesto Bee reader recently asked: Are there rules about excessive dog barking in Modesto? When a neighbor’s barking dog starts disrupting your sleep or quality of life, what can you...
Fatal I-5 crash near Modesto leaves one dead, passenger airlifted
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A fatal crash took the life of a 44-year-old man on Interstate 5 north of Stuhr Road near Modesto this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver was traveling northbound on I-5 around 10:40 a.m. when, for unknown reasons, he drove into the...
Update: CHP reports 1 dead, 1 with major injuries in I-5 crash near Newman
A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday on I-5 north of Stuhr Road near Newman, according to the California Highway Patrol. A 44-year-old man was driving north when, for unknown reasons, he made a left turn, causing his 2004 Ford SUV to overturn into the center divide, Modesto CHP Officer Aaron Fay said...
Investigation in Tuolumne County Leads to Heroin Sales Arrest of Coulterville Suspect in La...
April 25, 2026 – Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials report that in February 2026, Patrol Deputies conducted a proactive traffic stop in the Groveland area, leading to the seizure of black tar heroin and a referral to TNT. Following a two-month investigation, TNT identified the supplier as 64-year-old Michael...
$1.3M warehouse loss and power outages follow Stockton structure fire
STOCKTON, Calif. — A large structure fire broke out late Friday in Stockton, according to the Stockton Fire Department. The fire started around 11:30 p.m. near Wilson Way and Bradford Street in a large warehouse building. Fire crews arrived to find heavy flames coming through the roof and upgraded it to a second-alarm fire.
Stanislaus food scene this week: closures, expansion and a taco truck plants roots
The Stanislaus County food scene is seeing some shakeups, with closures, expansions and a decades-old taco truck finally putting down roots. Here’s a roundup of the biggest local restaurant news this week. Here are key takeaways: • Turlock restaurateur Jerry Powell is closing Cuts Steakhouse on May 2 after shutting down his Ripon business, Ripon Social, on Easter Sunday. Outstanding gift cards from either...
California man killed after sudden encounter with herd of elephants during hunting trip
LODI, Calif. — A Northern California grape grower and avid hunter from Lodi was killed during a hunting trip in Central Africa after a sudden encounter with a herd of elephants. Ernie Dosio, 75, was tracking a species of antelope in Gabon’s Lope region on April 17 when the...
Commentary: You don’t need a clinical license to change a child’s life
This article originally appeared in Stocktonia magazine. Pick up your copy of the magazine at select businesses around the city. There is so much to love about Stockton. From culturally rooted neighborhoods rich with food, faith, art and tradition to the everyday kindness of neighbors who treat one another like family, our city is a place where memories are made and lives are shaped...
