An FFA Student With Perseverance: Pearl Bunch
For Pearl Bunch, FFA has been much more than just another high school club. It has been a place of growth, resilience, and discovery. Inspired by both friends and Ag teachers, she joined early on and quickly realized the organization offered valuable skills that would last a lifetime. “FFA isn’t...
Calling All Local Businesses That Support Schools!
At Macaroni KID, we love connecting families, schools, and local businesses. 💙 We know so many amazing businesses in our community give back to schools through fundraising nights, sponsorships, donations, and other special programs. Now, we’re excited to highlight them in one easy place!. We are creating a...
Between Sides: Resting in the In-Between
Wife to Robert. Founder of Flexible Being. A Master Reiki Therapist, Certified Oracle Guide, Spiritual Mentor/Guide, Intuitive Empath, Coach, and Educator. I am a fur mom to 3 cats and 1 dog – Sonny, Patches, Ryelee, and Winnie. We currently live and practice in Stockton, California. We operate three businesses –...
National Preparedness Month 2025 : Helpful Resources
September marks National Preparedness Month, a nationwide coordinated effort that encourages Americans to learn more about ways to prepare for all types of emergencies, from health emergencies like the Covid pandemic, to natural disasters like flooding or power outages, to potential terrorist actions or attacks. The...
Votes on mayor’s appointee removal, grand jury response at City Council meeting
Tonight, the Stockton City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to replace a climate committee member appointed by Mayor Christina Fugazi, and on the city’s latest response to a scathing grand jury report released last year. The climate committee vote would remove Patricia Barrett, an advocate for homeless...
Stanislaus restaurants found storing potentially hazardous foods at unsafe temps
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Unsafe temperatures for storing potentially hazardous foods and washing dishes and hands were violations at...
Drunk driver from Stockton kills 6 people in California crash, police say
(FOX40.COM) — Six people were killed and two others were injured after an alleged drunk driver crashed on Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. • Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Around 5:50 p.m., CHP responded to a single-vehicle crash near 6198 Pope Valley Road in Napa County....
Fresno, Bakersfield, and Modesto Defendants Indicted as Part of Operation Take Back America
September 9, 2025 – On Thursday, September 4, 2025, a federal grand jury in Fresno brought two indictments for drug trafficking and one for illegal gun possession, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Manuel Rodriguez Diaz, 41, of Modesto, was charged with possessing more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. According...
Beleaguered MID Director Faces Groundwater Dilemma
Former ranch manager Todd Sill hasn’t changed his story about Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Board Member Larry Byrd. Sill claims Byrd “seldom pumped” groundwater from the two deep wells on the ranch he leases in eastern Stanislaus County. Sill worked for Byrd from 2015 until 2023, after...
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Releases Taco Truck Mango
Dust Bowl Brewing Company announces the newest addition to its popular Taco Truck Family – Taco Truck Mango, a Mexican-style lager infused with natural mango flavor. At a light 3.8% ABV, this easy-drinking beer delivers a refreshing tropical twist perfect for warm weather sipping. “Mango additions in our specialty...
