Ceres Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Ring That Ran Guns Across Stanislaus County
A Ceres man arrested in 2023 with two handguns, a short-barreled rifle, an AR-15 style firearm and 30,000 fentanyl pills in his vehicle has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, becoming the sixth defendant to admit guilt in a sprawling federal case that has swept up traffickers across Stanislaus County. Andrew Rodr
Remembering Hugo and Christina Hernandez: A family’s love, a community’s loss
Diego and Hugo Hernandez Jr. can describe their parents, Hugo and Christina, in plenty of ways. They had big hearts, were caring, honest, truthful and sweet. Above all, they were also their heroes. To others, they were a coach and a nurse, parents and friends whose warmth, dedication and unwavering positive spirit touc
Modesto man given 37-year sentence, contacted ‘dozens of minor females’ on Snapchat
(FOX40.COM) — A Modesto man was sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for sexual crimes against minors, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California said Monday. According to officials, 31-year-old Jacob Jacobsen contacted “dozens of minor females” on Snapchat, using aliases and claimi
1 airlifted to hospital after crash shuts down northbound I-5 near Newman
One person was airlifted to a hospital following a crash that briefly shut down northbound Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Amber Alert canceled for one-year-old boy last seen in Modesto
An Amber Alert for a one-year-old boy issued on Wednesday evening has been canceled. An Amber Alert has been issued for a one-year-old last seen in Modesto, California, who might be in the Reno area. Leonardo Paco De La Rosalund is described as white and in unknown clothing. He is...
Tire fire in Merced County raises health concerns as smoke drifts to nearby farms
A fire at a tire recycling facility burning near Ballico is causing health and air quality concerns as smoke spreads to nearby farms.
Stockton woman sentenced to 7 years in prison, possessed near 900 grams of fentanyl
(FOX40.COM) — A Stockton woman was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found in possession of drugs and a firearm, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. According to officials, the San Joaquin County METRO Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a Stockton residence
Marco’s Ristorante Italiano Set to Open on Escalon’s Main Street
Marco Ristorante Italiano filed for a new liquor license at 1730 Main St in Escalon, CA, on August 24, according to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control records, with Marco Baldieri listed as the sole managing member. The restaurant was also named one of nine recipients in the city’s first year of a smal
Grammy-winning singer bringing her music and more to Modesto’s Gallo Center
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. A Grammy Award-winning soul, jazz and R&B singer will join her hits with those of another inspirational artist for a concert in Modesto. Ledisi will perform at the Gallo
Three East Palo Alto teens arrested in connection with assault of Turlock man
(FOX40.COM) — Three East Palo Alto teenagers were arrested after allegedly assaulting a man from Turlock in June, according to the Mountain View Police Department. MVPD said officers responded to reports of a large fight on June 20 on 432 Stierlin Road. Police arrived to find a victim of a battery, identified as a 26-y
