2 gang members get life in prison for 2023 ambush on rivals
(FOX40.COM) — Two gang members found guilty of a deadly 2023 ambush attack against rivals in a Stockton home, including shooting a sleeping man in the face, have received life sentences. Dominique Naylor and Jeffery Stewart were sentenced Monday in San Joaquin County court. Naylor received 100 years to life and...
Patterson school officials jailed for $1.5M embezzlement scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A former assistant superintendent and a former IT director from the Patterson Joint Unified School District have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a $1.5 million embezzlement scheme. Jeffrey Menge, 45, from Copperopolis, received a 30-month sentence, while Eric Drabert, 46, from...
Another Trader Joe’s in Stanislaus County? Here’s where the second location will be
At long last, another Trader Joe’s is opening in Stanislaus County, the City of Riverbank announced in a Facebook post Tuesday morning. “Trader Joe’s has been confirmed as part of the Crossroads West development and will be joining our community right next to Hobby Lobby” the post said. The Hobby Lobby is going into...
Shockwaves of Modesto Del Monte plant closure hits local fruit farms. Growers to lose...
By this time of year, Richard Lial’s Escalon peach trees – bursting with pink-white blossoms – should have been pruned. Soon the blooms would need spraying, and he would feed all 105 acres with the water and fertilizer needed for his gorgeous summertime cling peaches. Not this...
Dutch Hollow Farms closes for week after crowds overwhelm tulip fields
(FOX40.COM) — What was meant to be an early celebration of Spring in Modesto is now on pause. Dutch Hollow Farms announced it will close for the rest of the week after overwhelming crowds took a toll on its tulip fields, which bloomed three weeks earlier than expected. The farm had been open Monday until […]
Ongoing investigation after Stockton stabbing incident leaves man injured
(FOX40.COM) — A 36-year-old man was treated at an area hospital after being stabbed during an altercation at an undisclosed location on early Sunday morning, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police said that the victim sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound and sought medical treatment on...
Modesto launches red-light camera program to improve safety
MODESTO, Calif. — The City of Modesto has launched a new automated red-light camera program aimed at reducing reckless driving and preventing crashes at high-risk intersections. The program will initially deploy 10 cameras at key intersections across the city:. Eastbound Briggsmore Ave. at Coffee Rd. Eastbound Sylvan...
Stockton police report multiple arrests on March 1
The Stockton Police Department released its Watch Commander's Night Report for March 1, 2026, detailing several arrests across the city. Officers responded to 866 calls during the night.
New roundabout project in Gustine to start construction in December
Construction for a mini roundabout, located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Fourth Avenue, in downtown Gustine will begin at the end of this year following approval from city council approval on Feb. 17. The project, funded through a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality grant (CMAQ) and Measure V, focuses...
Big-name acts and lively winery shows highlight early March outings
From legacy pop icons and top-tier comedy to dance-ready winery shows, early March brings a strong mix of entertainment across Northern California’s casino and wine-country venues. The two-week stretch beginning March 2 leans heavily into high-impact performances at major Indian-owned casinos, balanced by lively...

















