2 shot during fight at Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus County; suspect in custody
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting Saturday evening at Woodward Reservoir, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said.
Prepare for what’s in store for the Modesto region with weather service forecast
Temperatures are expected to sizzle in the Modesto region in the coming week — not a great surprise for August. According to the National Weather Service forecast , look for highs in the triple digits through Friday, peaking Monday at 104 — slightly higher than the previous forecast of 103 degrees. Here’s a look at the
San Joaquin Co: Childs Attorney: Countys Lawyers Playing Games To Stall Abuse Lawsuit
It's been more than a year since a civil lawsuit was filed against San Joaquin County on behalf of Sebastian Hernandez -- who as an infant was nearly beaten to death by his father -- but attorneys hired by the county have yet to answer the complaint. On July 1,...
Search continues for missing Navy veteran last seen in Stockton 2 weeks ago
Family, friends and volunteers spent Saturday searching Stockton neighborhoods for 23-year-old Obonjai "Bonj" Skaggs, a missing Navy veteran who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.
When is the first day of school? See Stanislaus County 2026 start dates
Summer break is winding down for students across Stanislaus County. As schools across California slowly begin to welcome students back to campus, many families in the Modesto area are making the most of their final days of summer before the 2026-27 school year begins. As classrooms prepare to reopen, The Modesto Bee co
On his 22nd birthday, friends and family remember Dustin DeWitt
About 50 relatives, friends, teachers and former classmates gathered Thursday at Nelson Park to mark what would have been Dustin DeWitt’s 22nd birthday with dancing, musical performances and stories about the way he made people feel. DeWitt, a Stockton native who was fatally stabbed in downtown Sacramento in March,...
Orestimba High to maintain its ‘Warriors’ nickname through state law
Orestimba High School will keep its “Warriors” nickname following a California law that went into effect on July 1. Assembly Bill 3074, known as the California Racial Mascots Act, was signed into law in 2024 and required all California public schools from using derogatory Native American terms as its athletic team name
1 dead after single vehicle crash on I-5 in Tracy
(FOX40.COM) — A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Tracy, California Highway Patrol announced in a press release this morning. According to the release, at approximately 3:49 p.m., the driver and sole occupant of a Ford Econoline was headed northbound on Interstate 5, north of Linne Road.
Golden mussels plague farms and water districts
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation. The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established itself in waterways across much of the state. In the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the freshwater mollusks began obstructing irrigation syste
Modesto felon indicted for having ammo after drug conviction
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Modesto man has been indicted on federal charges for illegally possessing ammunition, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California. Amador Faalaga, 39, was charged by a federal grand jury with being a felon in possession of ammunition. U.S. Attorney Eric...

















