Modesto CA

One of the great advantages of citizen journalism is the gift of civic-minded readers. The Valley Citizen’s readers aren’t just civic-minded, they’re also well-informed, well-educated, and, in many cases, very well-schooled in law. Several of those legal scholars have told me that I was wrong when I...

STOCKTON, Calif. — A flood watch went into effect for much of the Valley and foothills as residents in Stockton spent Saturday preparing for rain expected to intensify later in the week. At the Stockton Soccer Complex, gates were locked, but preparations were underway. A large pile of sand...

The police department is reaching out to the community with an opportunity to peek behind the badge. They announced the opening of applications for the Citizens Police Academy, slated to start in February 2026. This program promises to offer residents an up-close look at how the department operates, covering...

Modesto’s longtime Redwood Café is getting a second life on the River Islands levee in Lathrop, where crews have poured the foundation and are now framing the new site. The restaurant’s dining room, which was moved in sections from its Dale Road location earlier this year, is staged on the development while...

(FOX40.COM) — A 60-year-old man was injured after an attempted robbery in Stockton on Friday night. Video Above: NorCal police investigate stolen dump truck crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento On the 7600 Block of North El Dorado Street, the victim went to the area to meet the suspect when a second suspect approached....

Nearly three weeks after a mass shooting at a 2-year-old’s birthday party in Stockton, community groups are asking for more support and compassion for victims still coping with the city’s lingering trauma. Faith and nonprofit leaders on Thursday, Dec. 18, gathered at The Open Door House of Prayer to urge city...

(FOX40.COM) — Christmas at the Fair is officially back for its second year at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, bringing holiday lights, rides, food, and community-focused events to Stockton through the end of the month. Organizers say volunteers have been working day and night for weeks, braving cold temperatures...

Modesto Fire Station 5 was temporarily closed Wednesday morning after a lithium-ion battery fire filled the station with smoke, fire officials said. According to the Modesto Fire Department, crews from Engine 5 returned to the station after an emergency call and discovered smoke inside the building. Firefighters...

A San Joaquin County father was killed and two family members seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 33 last night, shutting down the rural roadway for several hours while first responders and tow crews cleared the scene. What officials say. CBS Sacramento reported that, according to the California...

MBNel posted his first statement about the deadly Stockton shooting, saying he’s “moving quietly” out of respect for the victims’ families. MBNel broke his silence about the deadly Stockton mass shooting that killed four people at a child’s birthday party. The rapper posted his first statement since the November 29...