Girls volleyball | Piedmont succeeds in Stockton
Piedmont High School’s girls volleyball team had a successful weekend, winning its bracket at the Stockton Classic on Aug. 22. The Highlanders went 4-0 at the tournament, defeating Manteca 25-20, 25-20 to take their bracket at Edison High School. “The theme for the weekend was growth and resiliance,” coach...
San Joaquin General Hospital, short of workers, spends millions on costly alternative
San Joaquin County’s public hospital is facing high vacancy rates for certain healthcare specialists, forcing it to turn to costly temporary staffing to fill gaps. San Joaquin General Hospital has only three computed tomography, or CT, technicians; it’s authorized to have six full-time techs. The hospital also hasn’t b
Stanislaus ranks high in U.S. for food-processing jobs. Check out some openings
A new report found 10,836 people working in food processing in Stanislaus County last year. It was the highest concentration among midsize counties in the nation. The report came from Trace One , a global provider of software that helps food and other businesses comply with regulations. The report shows the county’s co
Identity Released In Weekend Fatal Crash On La Grange Road
Tuolumne County, CA – The 57-year-old Oakdale man who died in a solo vehicle crash on La Grange Road in Tuolumne County has been identified. The sheriff’s office reports the deceased is Jamie Joseph Theiler. As we reported yesterday, the collision happened late Saturday night, August 22, or early Sunday morning, August
Ceres family pleads for help locating grandmother who disappeared on ‘routine walk’
(FOX 40.COM) — A Ceres family is pleading for additional help in the search for their 72-year-old loved one, who they say disappeared after leaving her apartment for what should have been a routine walk. Ajit Kaur was last seen around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. Her family believes she may have disappeared while […]
Stanislaus County DA investigation looks into allegations against MID board member
The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the water theft allegations against Modesto Irrigation District Board Member Larry Byrd. Terry Seese, chief of investigations for the district attorney, confirmed the investigation into allegations that Byrd stole and misused water from MID to irrigate h
Tire fire near Turlock could burn for ‘up to a week,’ officials say
(FOX40.COM) — The tire fire burning at a recycling center near Turlock could continue burning for a week, and officials are warning residents to take precautions as weather conditions could trap smoke close to the ground. Merced County issued a public health alert — the county’s highest level of health notice — on Tues
Delta College’s 49th Annual College Night Brings 40-Plus Universities to Campus
High schoolers weighing what comes after graduation can meet representatives from more than 40 universities in one evening at San Joaquin Delta College's 49th annual College Night. The event runs Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Delta College campus, 5151 Pacific Ave. in Stockton. "College Night...
Are you ready for Tequila Fest 2026?
Stockton! Do you know what time it is? It is time to get ready and party hard at this year’s Tequila Fest 2026 at the Weber Point Events Center, here, in Downtown Stockton, CA. FOOD, VENDORS, TEQUILA, & MORE!. This year is going to get even better. There will...
‘Bullies’ and ‘Liars’: Modesto Trustee Feuds With Teachers Union on Facebook
The Modesto Teachers Association (MTA) is feuding with Modesto City Schools Trustee Jolene Daly over recent social media posts criticizing MTA members and encouraging teachers to leave the union. The controversial posts include comments in which Daly refers to union leaders as “bullies” and “liars.”. The feud...
