Juvenile hospitalized with second-degree burns caused by barbecue, fire crews say
(FOX40.COM) — A teenager was hospitalized on Monday after suffering second-degree burns, according to the Modesto Fire Department. MFD was called around 7:53 p.m. to the 300 block of Laurel Avenue in West Modesto for a juvenile with burns caused by a barbecue. Officials said the teenager attempted to...
Speeding car erupts in flames in Stockton, leaves 2 dead
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed and caught fire in north Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police said officers responded around 3 p.m. in the area of West Eighth Mile Road and Mokelumne Circle for reports of a solo vehicle collision...
Community invited to rename Cesar E. Chavez Park
The City of Modesto Culture Commission is asking residents to help choose a new name for Cesar E. Chavez Park. This comes as the city completes the largest park renovation in its history and wants the name to reflect the shared values of the community.
🔥 Firefighters rescue 3 people from Modesto duplex blaze
Firefighters in Modesto rescued two children and one adult from a burning two‑story duplex early Sunday morning. Crews from the Burbank Paradise Fire District and Modesto Fire Department responded around 3:09 a.m. to the 500 block of Leon Avenue, where they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage and...
A ‘large wild animal’ is roaming Gustine, police say ‘remain aware’
Gustine police are asking residents to report any sightings of a large wild animal in the area, and to remain aware of their surroundings, supervise pets, and avoid leaving food or attractants outside.
Modesto police bust illegal alcohol sales to minors, 6 arrested in sting operation
(FOX40.COM) — Six people were arrested for providing alcohol to minors during a Shoulder Tap operation in Modesto, police said. The Modesto Police Department and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the operation on March 14, resulting in the arrest of six suspects and one suspect for other charges....
Del Monte files for bankruptcy, plans sale — Pacific Northwest hit by plant closures
Del Monte Foods, one of the most recognizable names in canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection—triggering plant closures and layoffs that are hitting agricultural communities across the…
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...
