Turlock City Council appoints its new in-house city attorney
The Turlock City Council unanimously approved its new in-house city attorney during its meeting on Tuesday. Katie O. Lucchesi will succeed George Petrulakis, who has served in the role under a contract between the city and his Modesto-based firm, Petrulakis Law & Advocacy, since February 2021. “I look forward to...
‘A difficult time for our college.’ Delta College covers Cesar Chavez memorial
A ceramic relief in honor of Cesar Chavez that hangs on the exterior wall of the San Joaquin Delta College Goleman Library and its associated plaque have been temporarily covered. The college's Heritage Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 25, where a new business agenda item includes "approve the removal of...
There was some confusion at the end of the Modesto Marathon. Here’s what happened
A runner was disqualified from Sunday’s Modesto Marathon due to an error at what was assumed to be the marathon turnaround point. Benjamin Enowitz, a 36-year-old from Los Angeles, was the first to cross the finish line after running the 26.2-mile race in just over two hours but later found out that he had been...
ACLU sues Modesto over ordinance banning masks at protests, claiming First Amendment violation
MODESTO, Calif. — The ACLU Foundation of Northern California is suing the City of Modesto over an ordinance that bans masks and personal safety gear at public demonstrations. The ACLU said the ordinance was adopted in 2019 and has been amended twice. They said it stifles free speech and...
Fatal car crash in Stanislaus County claims life of 80-year-old woman
(FOX40.COM) — An 80-year-old woman died in a crash between two cars Tuesday in Stanislaus County, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, officers responded to reports of a crash around 5:31 p.m. in the area of Gratton Road and East Avenue in Denair. The investigation determined that a 16-year-old girl...
2 dead in fiery crash in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Two people were killed in a fiery crash on Wednesday afternoon in Stockton, according to police. The Stockton Police Department said the crash happened around 3 p.m. in the area of West Eighth Mile Road and Mokelumne Circle. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of a single-vehicle...
Gunfire strikes Stockton home with juveniles inside
(FOX40.COM) — Multiple people, including two juveniles, were inside a home in Stockton’s Park District when it was struck by gunfire early Wednesday morning, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 2:10 a.m. in the 1000 block of Pilgrim...
Stockton: Gas Station Help Turns Into Alleged Robbery Attempt; 2 Arrested
Officers in Stockton arrested two people early Tuesday morning after a gas station encounter turned into an alleged robbery attempt that ended with the victim fighting back and recovering his property, police said. Officers responded at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday to the 700 block of West Eighth Street in the Seaport...
Family of Modesto mother, children caught in deadly fire faces difficult choice
The family of a Modesto mother and her 9-year-old daughter face the toughest decision they’ve ever had to make: when to pull their life support and say their final goodbyes. Early Sunday, a fire broke out at a two-story duplex on Leon Avenue in west Modesto. Firefighters found Maribel Iniguez, 35, and her two...
Newsom threatens lawsuits against Valley cities over housing laws
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is threatening to file lawsuits against many Central Valley communities for not complying with state housing law. The governor issued final warnings during a press conference on Wednesday. The big picture: Newsom warned 15 cities and counties across the state to get into compliance. The...
