Modesto man indicted on federal weapons charges, says U.S. Attorney’s Office
A Modesto man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of weapons possession, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. According to court documents, Amador Faalaga, 39, was found in possession of 16 rounds of nine millimeter ammunition earlier this month. Faalaga — who has a prior felony conviction for possession
Overturned big rig blocks State Route 33
(FOX40.COM) — Drivers should expect delays on State Route 33 after an overturned big rig blocked traffic Thursday morning. The southbound lane of State Route 33 is closed near Fink Road because of an overturned big rig trailer, the California Highway Patrol said. No one was injured in the crash. There is no estimated t
1 dead in Stockton hit-and-run, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man was killed Thursday morning in Stockton in what police suspect is a hit-and-run crash, officials aid. Officers with the Stockton Police Department were dispatched just after 7 a.m. to the area of East Martin Luther King Boulevard and South B Street after receiving reports of a person lying down on t
Jury selection to start in Stockton serial‑killer case tied to 2022 shootings
Jury panels are set to begin next month in the 2022 serial killings case of Wesley Brownlee – a man indicted on six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in Stockton. The jury in the case will be tasked with determining Brownlee’s mental competency to stand trial , which marks the first trial
San Joaquin County Homeowners Can Request a 2026-27 Assessed Value Review by Sept. 15
San Joaquin homeowners with Jan. 1, 2026 market value below assessed value can request a free informal review by Sept 15; appeals to Nov 30.
Oakdale man’s arrest on domestic violence charges results in ghost guns at home
On Monday, an Oakdale man was arrested following an investigation into a domestic violence incident, leading to the recovery of firearms, including ghost guns, firearm parts and manufacturing equipment at his home. Police said that the investigation began after the victim reported a prolonged assault, including strangu
Heat dome – brought by shifting weather – may linger over Fresno until next...
California is gearing up for high temperatures this weekend, and conditions will be especially hot and dry throughout parts of the Central Valley. Highs are expected to creep up to 107 in Fresno, Madera and Modesto by Monday. Similar temperatures are expected farther north in Stockton, Chico and Redding. A large heat d
Family seeks volunteers to search for missing Navy veteran in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton family of a missing 23-year-old Navy veteran is asking the community to join an upcoming search effort as they continue looking for answers more than a week after he disappeared. The Stockton Police Department said O’Bonjai Skaggs was last seen on Sunday, July 19 at the In-N-Out restaurant on
Man suspected of sparking fire on San Joaquin Delta College campus
A suspect was arrested in connection with a fire on the San Joaquin Delta College campus on Monday.
Modesto police arrest 12 people after child exploitation investigations
The investigations began when the city's special crime units received reports through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber tipline.
