Wet in the Modesto region this week? Here’s what the weather service forecasts
After a few days of fall-like weather, temperatures in the Modesto region heated up a bit last week. But it looks like fall will return, according the upcoming week’s forecast by the National Weather Service. Following a warm Saturday expected to hit near 90 degrees, it’s expected to dip back into the 70s starting Monday. There’s even a chance of rain in the weather cards. Here’s a look at the forecast, as of Saturday afternoon. Note that the forecast can change daily. Sunday, Oct. 18: Sunny, wi
Air ambulance called after Salida collision Friday evening, Modesto Fire reports
An air ambulance was called to the scene of a vehicle accident in Salida early Friday evening. The Modesto Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the 5:35 p.m. crash. According to CHP spokesman Aaron Fay, a Toyota sedan was traveling westbound on Kiernan Avenue, approaching Hammett Road at 60 to 70 mph. A Honda SUV driving northbound on Hammett was traveling through the intersection at 10 mph., Fay said in a text. The driver of the Toyota reportedly failed to stop at a stop s
Fugazi says investigation clears mayor’s aide, but report remains unreleased as Lee disputes findings
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi announced Thursday that an independent investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate three allegations against her public information officer, Jason Teramoto, but the city has not publicly released the investigative report. The announcement prompted a response Friday from Councilmember Jason Lee, who disputed the mayor’s characterization of...
Tracy man killed, suspect arrested after head-on crash
(FOX40.COM) — A 22-year-old man from Tracy was killed after a 4-vehicle crash in Tracy, the California Highway Patrol announced Saturday. The crash occurred around 4:56 p.m. Friday when a man driving a Toyota collided with the victim’s Honda, CHP said. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The man was driving his Toyota northbound […]
Man pleads guilty to murdering store clerk for the $45 in her cash register
(FOX40.COM) — A man pleaded guilty in Stanislaus County Superior Court after shooting and killing a cashier in Modesto over a $45 sum and leading police on a manhunt in a stolen vehicle, the district attorney’s office announced Saturday. The case began on July 9, 2019, when a banal store robbery took a deadly turn. […]
Fresno City College turns 56-yard punt into game-winning touchdown against Modesto
It wasn’t pretty for the Fresno City College offense, but the Rams’ defense and special teams came through when it mattered most. Punter Jared Roberts pinned Modesto Junior College at its own 1-yard line with a 56-yard punt. On the ensuing play, Tana Tavui forced and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, lifting the Rams to a 24-17 victory in a Valley Conference showdown Saturday afternoon at Ratcliffe Stadium. “Great team win.,” Fresno City coach Josh Brown said. “Modesto is a ver
Newman officer begins solo patrol after completing field training
NEWMAN — The Newman Police Department is congratulating Officer Destiny Arroyo, who began her first day of solo patrol this week after successfully completing the agency’s Field Training Program. Arroyo is a graduate of the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy, Class 56‑23, where she earned the Recruit...
Almonds soar in value to claim top crop in Stanislaus County
Almond production in Stanislaus County soared last year, gaining more than 25 percent in value as it remained the No. 1 crop in the county, according to the 2025 agricultural report released Tuesday. Overall, total gross agricultural production in the county was valued at more than $3.3 billion, up $176...
Pair of Fresno carjacking suspects assault a victim, police say
Deshawn Lamar Price and Praya Briann Smith were arrested and extradited to Fresno after being apprehended in Stockton in connection with an October carjacking.
Two connected to Fresno carjacking found in the city of Stockton
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Two people were arrested in connection with a strong-armed carjacking in Fresno, police said. Fresno Police responded to the area of East McKinley Avenue and North Peach Avenue regarding a strong-armed carjacking on October 2nd. Police say the suspects stole the victim's car after assaulting...

















