Arsonist Arrested in El Dorado County
“On March 21, 2026, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Mark Mastin, 53, of Modesto, on suspicion of starting the Deep Fire in the Pollock Pines area of El Dorado County. Mastin was booked into the El Dorado County Jail on charges of arson related to the Deep Fire, which...
2026 Solid Waste & Recycling Guide available now
The City of Tracy has released its 2026 Solid Waste & Recycling Guide. The guide includes recycling tips, rebate programs, and a full calendar of free events such as e-waste recycling, document shredding, compost giveaways, and community clean-ups. Residents can also dispose of two large appliances per year at no...
California cardiology group suffers data breach
Stockton (Calif.) Cardiology Medical Group experienced a data incident potentially exposing patient information and company records. On Jan. 17, the independent cardiology practice discovered certain information may have been accessed and removed from its system by an unauthorized individual, according to a March 9...
Dust Bowl Distillery Enters RTD Market with Launch of Blackberry Lemonade Moonshine Cocktail
March 23, 2026, Turlock, CA — Dust Bowl Distillery proudly announces its first entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the debut of its Blackberry Lemonade Moonshine Cocktail, now available in convenient 12oz 4-pack cans. At 8% ABV, this bold and refreshing release marks an exciting new chapter for the...
All Aboard! The World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Is Coming to California — and You...
The legendary Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling through our backyard this April on a once-in-a-generation cross-country adventure. If you've never stood next to a locomotive the size of a small building while it lets out a thunderous whistle, consider this your sign — and your invitation. Union Pacific's...
Man charged for break-in, toe-sucking incident
The man had been stalking the victim for over a year before he broke into her home as she slept.
After more than 5 decades, beloved Modesto band to end run. History may surprise
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. Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. They’re brothers....
Stanislaus County deputies arrest L.A. County deputy on felony charges involving minor
(FOX40.COM) — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was arrested on Monday following an investigation into alleged off-duty sexual misconduct involving a minor. Detectives with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office took Darin Van Arsdale, 34, of Lancaster, into custody in Calabasas without incident. The...
Juvenile hospitalized with second-degree burns caused by barbecue, fire crews say
(FOX40.COM) — A teenager was hospitalized on Monday after suffering second-degree burns, according to the Modesto Fire Department. MFD was called around 7:53 p.m. to the 300 block of Laurel Avenue in West Modesto for a juvenile with burns caused by a barbecue. Officials said the teenager attempted to relight a...
PDS Health Expands Epic Into Academic Settings
First-of-its-kind academic deployment across medical, dental, and ambulatory surgical settings advances dental-medical integration and revenue cycle performance. PDS Health Technologies announced today a formal partnership with University of the Pacific (Pacific) to implement its dental-optimized instance of Epic,...

















