Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Sierra Vista police substation in south Stockton
Stockton leaders and police officials gathered Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Sierra Vista Homes to celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new police substation. A repurposed dark gray home with white trim located at 1648 E. 12th St. is now the location for the Stockton Police Sierra Vista substation. A substation is a place...
Discover distinctive places in Modesto that nurture community connections
How to find distinctive places in Modesto that nurture community connections Stories by Modesto Bee journalists, with AI summarization The curated articles share places in Modesto that cultivate community engagement. Each venue, whether a natural park, a cozy café, or a local business, serves as a space for social...
Long lines and warm meals: Modesto Gospel Mission’s Christmas tradition continues
Two hours into the Modesto Gospel Mission’s Christmas event Tuesday, about 1,500 people already had received a meal and gifts. The event began at 11 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 2 p.m., but mission Chief Executive Officer Jason Conway said volunteers would continue serving until almost everyone was helped, as...
California gig drivers gear up for union rights in 2026
Sangar Kahn sits on the edge of his trunk in a rideshare staging lot at San Francisco International Airport. He drives for Uber and Lyft and waits here, like hundreds of other drivers, to get a ride through the airport’s virtual queue for gig-drivers. Khan lives in Modesto, but...
Stanislaus County homeless count needs volunteers. How people can get involved
How many people live without shelter in Stanislaus County? And what can be learned to help service providers respond to the homelessness crisis? Stanislaus County is preparing for the 2026 Homeless Point-in-time Count and needs volunteers to conduct the annual survey . The PIT Count surveys people who experience...
California Gov. Newsom deploys more police to Stockton to fight crime amid mass shooting
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly one month after a mass shooting took the lives of four people and injured 13 others in Stockton, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he is sending more law enforcement to the city.• Video Above: How to report a public safety threat The law enforcement, referred to by Newsom’s office as...
Evacuation warning issued in Modesto as levels rise on Tuolumne River
MODESTO, Calif. — Emergency officials in Modesto issued a precautionary evacuation warning Monday for an area along the southern bank of the Tuolumne River. The warning zone includes around 100 homes in between the Tuolumne River and River Road and between 9th Street and Avon Street. While conditions may...
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Denair chicken house
(FOX40.COM) — Two fire agencies responded to a chicken house commercial egg facility that caught on fire in Stanislaus County on Tuesday morning. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to the Denair Fire Department, firefighters were on the scene working a commercial structure fire in the 1100...
Flood watch issued for San Joaquin County through Dec. 26
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for San Joaquin County that will be in effect until 4 p.m. on Dec. 26
Ceres Man Charged with Felony for Alleged Toxic Dumping on East Whitmore Avenue
The Ceres Police Department investigated illegal dumping of toxic materials into a storm drain on the 1500 block of East Whitmore Avenue, first reported on Monday. Evidence indicated the dumping occurred last Friday, including a 55-gallon container and video footage from local businesses, as reported by the Ceres...

















