Man Accused of Deadly Screwdriver Attack in Murrieta Home Pleads Not Guilty
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a Murrieta senior with a screwdriver, as well as trying to kill the homeowner’s wife in the same manner, pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and other charges. Manuel Arturo Alvarez of Modesto was arrested earlier this month following the alleged...
Stanislaus County announces two-day closure of Claribel Road for expressway work
Stanislaus County officials alerted the driving public to another significant road closure this week for construction of the North County Corridor expressway. This one is for two days. Claribel Road will be closed at Terminal Avenue near Riverbank from 9 a.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. The notice and a...
Tracy Hate Crime Killers Get Decades For ‘Execution-Style’ Slaying Of Navy Vet
A San Joaquin County judge on Monday handed down decades-long prison terms to two defendants in the 2022 Tracy killing of 30-year-old Navy veteran Justin Peoples, closing a closely watched case prosecutors called racially motivated and wrapping up a trial that drew intense community attention this fall. The San...
Stockton police officers’ union demands arbitration to end contract woes
Unable to reach a deal with city negotiators, the union representing Stockton’s police officers and sergeants is opting to try out its newfound ability to seek binding arbitration. The union is aiming to secure a new contract after five months of working without one. The Stockton Police Officers’ Association’s...
Stockton appoints Johnny Ford as new city manager after nearly year-long search
(FOX40.COM) — After nearly a year without a city manager, the City of Stockton finally agreed on Tuesday to appoint a familiar face for the job, Johnny Ford.• Video Above: Changing Stockton: A live discussion with Stockton leadership Stockton has been without a manager since January. The former manager, Harry Black,...
Stockton serial killer charged with 6 counts of murder, 1 attempted murder
(FOX40.COM)— An alleged Stockton serial killer was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder, as well as other related charges, according to San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. Wesley Brownlee was originally charged with the murders of seven people and the attempted...
San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputies using net device to corral cars in pursuits
Sheriff’s deputies now have the ability to lasso fleeing suspects — or at least their vehicles. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is trying out a device designed to safely end vehicle pursuits. But it’s not without controversy. Produced by an Arizona-based company, the Grappler Police...
The Save Mart Companies Reopens Maxx Value Store In Modesto, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and...
New Stockton crosswalk aims to slow Pershing Avenue traffic after years of speeding complaints
A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk is now in operation along a Stockton residential street where neighbors have called it an "expressway" for years, with drivers speeding daily there.
Modesto City Schools music teachers bring contract complaint to board of trustees
The Modesto City Schools Board of Education heard concerns from music teachers Monday night about a district proposal that would restructure the day at elementary schools. The turnout came as the school district has been in contract negotiations with the Modesto Teachers Association and the California School Employee...
