Modesto home invasion suspects possibly linked to similar incident in Union City
A group of suspects arrested after a home invasion in Modesto may be linked to a similar incident west in Alameda County, officials said Thursday.
Newman, Gustine Councils advance groundwater agreements, well protection policy
NEWMAN — The Newman City Council is expected to take action Tuesday on two regional water management items aimed at strengthening groundwater oversight and protecting domestic well owners. The Gustine City Council approved both measures at its Oct. 7 meeting by a 4-0 vote, with Council member Sherri Marsigli absent.
Tuolumne River Trust has new name to reflect broader mission. Salmon events, too
The Tuolumne River Trust is now the Yosemite Rivers Alliance, adding to its mission watersheds that are just to the north and south. Executive Director Patrick Koepele announced the change in an email Tuesday. It also publicized early-November events around spawning salmon. “Our new name reflects the truth our work...
Stanislaus County residents opposed to composting facility cite odors, dirty air
A proposed Turlock-area composting facility faces opposition from neighbors who have concerns about odors, truck traffic and air quality impacts. West Main Compost appealed a Stanislaus County Planning Commission decision in April, which rejected the compost facility proposed on 23.5 acres in the 1200 block of West...
More than 3k Tenet nurses scheduled to strike throughout the region
(FOX40.COM) — The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United announced that around 3,100 registered nurses throughout Tenet Healthcare hospitals in Modesto, Manteca and Turlock are going on a one-day strike starting Thursday. The nurses aim to protest the corporation’s alleged refusal to address concerns...
Modesto Man Convicted of Felony Domestic Violence and Arson, Faces Sentencing in Stanislaus County
In a significant case for Stanislaus County, the District Attorney's Office announced the conviction of 48-year-old Richard Garcia of Modesto by a jury on charges including felony domestic violence, terrorist threats, false imprisonment, and arson. As reported on the official Facebook page of the Stanislaus County...
Stockton Vice Mayor alleges Interim City Manager misused taxpayer funds
(FOX40.COM) — The Vice Mayor of Stockton is calling for an investigation into Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo after alleging that he issued an unauthorized letter and possibly misused taxpayer funds. In a press release, Vice Mayor Jason Lee claims that Colangelo sent the letter on official city letterhead and...
Copperopolis Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Alleged Knife Threats and Disturbance
An unsettling incident involving threats at knife-point occurred late Saturday night in Copperopolis, Calaveras County and ended with a local man facing multiple charges, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office's social media post. Casey Daniel Purser, 38, allegedly brandished a switchblade and tried...
Copperopolis Man Arrested After Waving Around Switchblade
Angels Camp, CA – A Copperopolis man is behind bars without bail after waving and threatening a group of people this past weekend in Calaveras County with harm. A call to the sheriff’s dispatch on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at around 11:10 p.m., reported that a man, who was intoxicated, was attempting to start a...
New evidence reopens Modesto native Zachary Jackson’s 1993 murder case
MODESTO, Calif. — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the 1993 murder case of Zachary Jackson following the discovery of new evidence. Jackson, a 30-year-old native of Modesto, was found shot to death inside his home in unincorporated Hayward on June 17, 1993. The case has remained unsolved for more than...
