Person hit and killed by multiple cars in Modesto
(FOX40.COM) — One person is dead after getting hit by multiple cars Saturday, according to the Modesto Police Department. MPD said officers responded to reports of a crash around 9 p.m. on Hatch Road between Dallas Street and Ustick Road. The investigation determined that the person was walking in the roadway when they were hit by […]
Grizzlies Jolt Ports with 3 Early Homers, Stifling Pitching
STOCKTON, Calif.- The Fresno Grizzlies (15-11) wasted no time setting the tone Saturday night, powering past the Stockton Ports (12-14) with three early home runs on their way to a 9-4 win at Banner Island Ballpark. Fresno regained control of the series with its third win of the series by...
Two Central Valley Men in Turlock and Delhi Indicted for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy
May 3, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday. against Ruben Garcia, 49, of Turlock, and his brother-in-law Heriberto Ayala, 48, of Delhi, charging them with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, and distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to...
Three decades in, Cinco de Mayo Festival continues to draw thousands
Thousands of people made their way to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on Saturday to get their fix of towering carnival rides, fried favorites and lines of craft and merchandise vendors for the Stockton Cinco de Mayo Festival. But for many, it was also for taking in the sounds of...
Man dies after car crash in Stockton’s Seaport District
(FOX40.COM) — A man is dead after a car crash on Saturday in Stockton’s Seaport District, according to police. The Stockton Police Department said officers responded to reports of a crash around 6:15 p.m. in the area of Clayton Avenue and El Dorado Street. SPD arrived to find an unresponsive 31-year-old man. He was taken […]
San Joaquin Sheriff Declares War on Sideshows as Streets Heat Up
San Joaquin County law enforcement is turning up the heat on illegal sideshows as the weather warms and car crowds roll back onto local streets. The sheriff’s office is warning that these impromptu stunt shows, where drivers spin out, block intersections and draw big audiences, will now be met with vehicle impounds, arrests and criminal charges. County officials say the tougher stance is meant...
South Modesto pedestrian killed when struck by two cars, police report
An adult male pedestrian died at the scene after being struck by two, possibly three, vehicles in south Modesto on Saturday night, Modesto police report. The crash happened at about 8:50 p.m. on West Hatch Road between Boise Avenue and Dallas Street, Traffic Unit Sgt. Kyle Johnson said Sunday. The person struck, a man estimated to be 30 years old, reportedly was in...
San Joaquin County cracks down on sideshows as warmer weather approaches
As temperatures rise, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is sending a clear message to stay away from illegal sideshows.
Ceres Mayor Called Out Over Too-Clean AI Trash Photo
Ceres Mayor Javier Lopez is under fire after sharing an AI-enhanced before-and-after photo that was supposed to showcase a cleanup behind a vacant store. Lopez said code enforcement hauled away 550 pounds of debris and acknowledged using AI tools to brighten and edit the image. But when residents and a city councilmember went to look for themselves, they said trash and...
Thrift store gift shines light on Stockton WWII Ritchie Boy’s heroic past | Opinion
Did you hear about the legendary “Ritchie Boys”? I only found out one of them was living here in Stockton until he passed. Furthermore, when I was looking for some stuff to take to our American Legion Post Karl Ross Post 16, I found a jacket that Paul Fairbrook’s family had given to Puffy's Thrift Mercantile so someone could take care of it. Then...
