Pastor, officials push for solution to long-running Stockton encampment
STOCKTON, Calif. — A church in Stockton says years of problems tied to a nearby homeless encampment have pushed it to seek urgent help from city leaders. "Our mission is to restore people. Restore broken, hurting, damaged people," said Damon Bridges, bishop of Stockton's Restoration for Life Ministries. "We've been here now, probably about 12 years."
What to know about Modesto expansion plan as it sparks opposition from multiple groups
The Modesto City Council voted 5-1 to advance the most aggressive of three land use options for the city’s 2050 general plan, drawing opposition from some Wood Colony residents, Salida leaders and farmland advocates. The decision sets up potential further fights over expansion into historic farming areas and unincorporated communities as the city seeks to reverse decades of stagnant growth. Original reporting by...
City of Stockton appoints new Economic Development Director
(FOX40.COM) — The city government of Stockton announced the appointment of a new Economic Development Director on Thursday. In a press release, the city government said Ricardo Noguera had more than 30 years of experience “driving investment and growth in diverse communities.” He’ll replace the previous Economic Development Director Tina McCarty According to the city, […]
Today’s top stories: Council raises, principal scandal undetected, Peterson denied
From a City Council pay raise vote to questions about how a principal’s sex charges went undetected, here’s a roundup of today’s top news from Modesto. The stories also include a fatal hit-and-run investigation and the latest setback in Scott Peterson’s bid for freedom. Here are the key stories: • Council raises: The Modesto City Council unanimously approved a 6.2% raise plan Tuesday...
Save Mart unveils remodeled Ripon, Calif., store with expanded fresh offerings and services
“We’re excited to celebrate with our neighbors and to continue serving this community for years to come.”
Stockton mother suffers 150-plus wounds after attack by pack of dogs
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton mother is recovering after her family says she was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs during her usual walk near Walker Slough in Weston Ranch. What started as a routine walk along the levee near Carrie Street on April 23 quickly turned...
New initiative boosts funding, resources for childcare providers in Merced County
Childcare in the northern Central Valley is getting a funding bump, thanks to a new grant partnership between the Merced and Stanislaus county offices of education. The Bright Beginnings Grant is a regional initiative led by the two county offices designed to provide startup funds and supporting resources to child care providers who work out of their homes. The grant is funded by the...
Dental program launches in Modesto to expand access to the uninsured
Dental care access is expanding in Modesto as changes to Medi-Cal eligibility leave more Central Valley residents underinsured or uninsured. Formerly known as Livingston Community Health, Lumira Healthcare launched a new dental program at its Modesto Orangeburg Clinic. It is designed to meet patients where they are, serving those with Medi-Cal, private insurance and no coverage through a sliding-fee scale and...
CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required Friday, May 1, 2026, in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus...
April 30, 2026 - San Andreas - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit has announced effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. May 1 2026 all hazard reduction burning wit require a permit within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County.
Calif.’s first-ever solar panel-covered canal completed in Stanislaus County
California is now home to its first-ever solar-covered canal, an initiative started by researchers at UC Merced that aims to generate clean energy and conserve water. The big picture: The project, known as Project Nexus, was inspired by a 2021 UC Merced study that found covering all 4,000 miles of California’s exposed canals with solar panels could generate about 13 gigawatts of...
