North and River Restaurant Set to Open in Former Ripon Social Space
North and River Restaurant is set to open at 122 W River Rd in Ripon, CA, according to a liquor license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Owner Kyndra Wilson is taking over the license from First Street Hilmar LLC, the group behind Ripon Social, the modern American restaura
Modesto contacted by data center developer. MID says it aims to protect ratepayers
"If you have opinions about data centers, now is the time to let your council know," the councilman's post said.
K-pop bringing live music, acrobats, more to Modesto. When, how to get tickets
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. The Korean pop phenomenon will pull into Modesto during a pair of shows in early August. The live K-Pop Circus will hit Modesto Centre Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 1, with tw
Turlock police step up speeding enforcement with extra patrols
The Turlock Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement through the end of July and beyond, urging drivers to slow down as officers conduct additional patrols targeting speeding and unsafe driving. The department announced Wednesday that officers will be looking for drivers exceeding posted speed limits or trav
Man arrested after fire outside of Microscopy building
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in front of the Delta College Center for Microscopy and Allied Science (CMAS) building on July 27. The fire started around 9 p.m. near a trash can in the front of the CMAS building, which spread to nearby bushes and foliage. The building itself was not dam
What are Modesto residents complaining about? Here’s what the 2025 data shows
Last year, Modesto residents lodged 10,777 complaints through the city’s reporting app — about one for every 21 residents. A majority of the grievances were about trash and garbage left on streets or alleys, followed by reports of abandoned vehicles. Allison Van Guilder, the city’s deputy city manager, said she’s not s
‘Unconscionable’: Man receives maximum sentence for elder abuse
(FOX40.COM) — A man received a five-decade sentence for transforming his elderly parents’ home “into a place of absolute terror,” the San Joaquin District Attorney’s Office said. The defendant, 53-year-old Vincent Lemus, became angry with his parents and resorted to violence in December 2024, the district attorney’s of
Modesto eyes proposal for 181,000-square-foot Walmart supercenter. What to know
Plans are in the works for a Walmart Supercenter in east Modesto, as development activity picks up in the city. The 30-acre site for the center is at 4000 Oakdale Road on former orchard and vineyard property, between the Claratina Avenue alignment and Mable Avenue. The project description includes a 181,000-square-foot
Family Day at the Park Returns to Stockton for 29th Year of Free Family...
Families from across San Joaquin County are invited to enjoy a full day of free activities when Family Day at the Park returns to downtown Stockton on Saturday, September 19. Now celebrating its 29th year, the longtime community tradition will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Weber Point Events Center, located at C
Newman council to swear in new police chief at Tuesday meeting
The Newman City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28, at City Hall, where the swearing‑in of newly hired Police Chief Raymond Framstad will highlight an otherwise routine agenda. Councilmembers will begin the evening in closed session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations with the Newman Police Officers

















