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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a romantic date night, Stanislaus County offers plenty of dining options for the occasion, according to Yelp. If you’re still looking for a last-minute reservation, here are 10 of the most romantic restaurants in Stanislaus...

(FOX40.COM) — Two San Joaquin County men from Manteca and Lodi were arrested in Nevada after authorities found about $500,000 in stolen goods taken from semi-truck trailers at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, according to the Storey County Sheriff’s Office. Storey sheriff’s office said detectives were notified on...

(FOX40.COM) — Authorities arrested 73 people and rescued four victims during a six-day undercover human trafficking operation conducted by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, the operation is called “Reclaim and Rebuild”, which was carried out by the department’s Human...

Residents of the Diablo Grande housing development in Stanislaus County have four months to pony up $14 million or the Kern County Water Agency will cut off their water. This is the latest twist in a long-running saga over obtaining water for the development dating to the 1990s. Homeowners are...

An investigation by The Modesto Bee and Merced Sun-Star found no indication that Gustine Unified School District followed California’s mandated reporting laws when suspicions were raised that then-Gustine High School Vice Principal Brian Chubon was inappropriately engaging with a student. The state’s mandated...

Merced County, CA (February 2, 2026) — A 21-year-old woman from Stockton, Lupita Zúñiga, remains missing after a dune buggy accident that sent the vehicle into the Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County, according to authorities. The crash occurred near State Route 140 and Gravel Pit Road, in...

CALIFORNIA — Authorities in Merced County are continuing an urgent search for a 21-year-old mother who remains missing after a dune buggy crashed into a canal late Wednesday night, raising serious concerns about why no one involved immediately contacted emergency services. Dune Buggy Crash Reported Near Gustine After...

(FOX40.COM) — A landscape company that failed to call 811 before digging struck a natural gas line, triggering evacuations and road closures, according to the Manteca Police Department. Manteca police said the incident happened in the planter area at the northeast corner of West Antone Raymus Parkway and South Main...

A freight train derailed on Monday morning at the Union Pacific yard in Stockton, knocking down a power line and cutting electricity to many homes and businesses. Downtown court operations were paused while crews secured the area. PG&E: Crews on the Ground, Safety First. PG&E said the outage was first...

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — A determined San Joaquin County Sheriff’s K-9 led deputies to a burglary suspect hiding beneath a home. Deputies were dispatched after a homeowner reported damage to a rear door and noises coming from inside the house. Officers searched room by room but initially found no intruder. As...