Modesto CA

Personnel from Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield took custody of an old mortar shell found in the backyard shed of a north Modesto home Tuesday morning, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office bomb squad was called to the Rexford Court home to dispose of the potentially explosive device, but determined it was inert, Sgt. Michael Carranza said in an email. “At this time, no criminal charges are being pursued in this matter,” he wrote in a response to a Bee

Manteca police issued 13,367 red-light camera citations through September 24, 2026, but officials say the city’s cameras recorded more potential violations than tickets issued. Each incident must pass a police review before a citation can be mailed, and some cases do not result in tickets because the department cannot complete the process within the required […]

(FOX40.COM) — More than 30 pounds of methamphetamine and around $90,000 were seized during a drug trafficking organization operation, according to the Modesto Police Department. MPD said that investigations into drug trafficking led the Narcotics Enforcement Team to execute search warrants at multiple locations on Oct. 8 in Modesto. The primary investigative target was arrested, officials […]

WINTON, Calif. (FOX26) — A home invasion led to the arrest of two men who attempted to hide from police before being spotted by a helicopter, deputies said. Merced County Deputies responded to a home invasion Vine Avenue and Walnut Avenue in Winton on Sunday. The victim reported that...

(FOX40.COM) — Officials identified the man and woman arrested after an investigation into a stolen truck turned into a major drug bust in Stockton. VIDEO: Stockton vice mayor position to be reconsidered at city council meeting (October 2026) The duo appeared in court Monday after an investigation into a stolen Ford F-350 truck led the […]

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. Turlock Community Theatre will present a nostalgic fusion of film and live music. “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary” will play Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the historic theater. The cult-classic fantasy will screen in HD as a band performs the full soundtrack “in perfect sync with David Bowie’s legendary vocals,” the theater’s website

The Modesto City Council is moving forward with a proposed crackdown on reckless bicycle and e-bike riding, including fines of up to $5,000 and the possible impoundment of bikes for up to 30 days.

(FOX40.COM) — Deputies are asking for the public’s help to find a man after he left his home in San Joaquin County, the sheriff’s office said. Joseph Andrew Woolcock, 37, was reported missing around 2 p.m. Tuesday after he “walked away” from his home, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. He was last seen […]

The man killed in a head-on dirt bike collision on a Dry Creek trail the night of Oct. 7 has been identified as longtime racer and rider Mike Inderbitzin, 66, of Modesto. A GoFundMe page established to help cover memorial, funeral and other expenses reads, in part, “Mike was more than just a father, grandfather, husband, and friend. He was a legend in the motorcycle racing community, a lifelong rider, and someone who touched the lives of countless people. “As a legendary AMA flat track racer, mo

Voters will choose between an incumbent who has faced several controversies during his time in office and a challenger who was arrested for alleged election fraud to represent Stockton City Council District 5 in the Nov. 3 general election. Councilmember Brando Villapudua will face off against candidate Desiree Lynch. Although Lynch said she withdrew from the race , her name will still appear on the ballot. The district covers the south-central part of the city, with a total population of 51,649