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A California mother is staring down the possibility of spending much of her life behind bars after prosecutors said she stayed on her phone while her toddler slipped into a backyard pool and drowned. The case has become a flashpoint in the debate over digital distraction, alcohol, and what society expects from...

OAKDALE, Calif. — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that it has completed its investigation into the 2025 Oakdale Fire, which erupted near Esparto, Calif., on July 1, 2025. The fire, which followed a series of...

One Resident Dies Following Fire at Ripon Home I woke up this morning scrolling through local news and saw the […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

A 34-year-old woman suffered major injuries when she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in south Modesto, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 1 on Bystrum Road, just south of Pecos Avenue, the CHP said in a news release. Emergency...

A criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations involving Hughson Mayor George Carr has concluded, with authorities determining the evidence did not meet the legal threshold required to file charges. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office announced the conclusion of its investigation in a statement shared by...

(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department is seeking an unknown suspect who shot a man in the Valley Oak District Monday night. Video Above: Investigation underway after shooting in Sacramento County At 9:06 p.m., a 30-year-old man was in the 00 Block of Gateway Court when the suspect approached him. Officials...

Residents of the Diablo Grande housing development in Stanislaus County have four months to pony up $14 million or the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) will cut off their water, according to a KCWA press release issued Wednesday. That’s how much KCWA says it is owed in back water bills...

A Stockton mother remains missing as family, friends, and community members have been searching for her in Merced County since last week.

Outdoor enthusiasts have a new reason to head to the Mokelumne River. A newly rebuilt fishing dock has officially opened at Westgate Landing Regional Park, restoring public access and revitalizing a popular riverfront destination for anglers, families, and nature lovers alike. The dock, which had been closed since...

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Food For You Program returns this month with 23 food distributions throughout San Joaquin County. The food distributions are scheduled over eight days throughout February. The first food distribution of the month is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Lodi Salvation...