Several Stanislaus County public safety center sites were inspected. How they fared
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Several sites in the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center system had health inspections in early February....
Modesto’s General Plan 2050 needs a complete redo | Opinion
A complete redo “ Modesto growth plans raise questions from Salida residents ,” ( modbee.com , Feb. 19) Modesto’s General Plan 2050 needs a complete redo. Residents need a plan that reflects their desires — not those of outside interests, land speculators or developers. Thus far, the process has been a few meetings...
Born on This Day in 1917, the Multi-Threat Musician and Producer Who Made Country...
If the name Cliffie Stone sounds unfamiliar, that’s not entirely surprising. The youngest among us likely have never heard of Cliffie Stone at all. However, if you’re a country music fan, learning a bit about him might be beneficial, considering he was a major influence in country music’s popularity in 20th-century...
Hilmar Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge Following Gas Station Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Hilmar, CA (February 27, 2026) — A 21-year-old Hilmar man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting Thursday evening at a gas station in Hilmar, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 7:26 p.m. on February 26 to the Kwik Serv...
How my golden retriever raised a family of ducks in my backyard | Opinion
In a recent column, I told the story of an orphan duckling , Duck-Duck, who was raised by our golden retriever, Russet. Duck-Duck flourished in our family room under the watchful care and protection of this great big dog who chose to love and nurture this quacking, flapping bundle rather than to prey and devour. With...
Fatal collision in Tracy: Driver killed in overturned vehicle accident
(FOX40.COM) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a call about a vehicle accident at 3:49 p.m. Saturday that left one driver dead in Tracy.Video above: Sacramento Police report decrease in violent crime for 3rd straight year A red Chevy truck heading westbound on Highway 4 swerved into the eastbound lanes near...
California Farm Bureau: Peach Growers Seek Relief Following Del Monte Cannery Closure in Stanislaus...
March 1, 2026 - By Christine Souza - With the collapse of Del Monte Foods’ U.S. canned fruit business following the. company’s bankruptcy last year and subsequent cannery closure, affected clingstone peach growers are seeking financial relief to help recover from the loss of one of the sector’s biggest buyers.
Gospel Center Rescue Mission introduces new multi-purpose center for unhoused community
The Gospel Center Rescue Mission unveiled a new facility aimed to support addiction recovery and recuperative care for unhoused community members in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday in downtown Stockton. The New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center is a three-story, 110-bed facility including dorm rooms with one to...
StocktonCon Winter going strong in its seventh year
StocktonCon Winter is returning for its seventh year with a packed lineup of celebrities, exhibitors and fan activities this weekend at the Adventist Health Arena. The two-day event runs Saturday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with tickets are available for pre-sale at a discounted price through...
11 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized by CHP K-9 Officer in Stanislaus County, Valued at...
February 27, 2026 – CHP officials reports that on February 24, 2026, a Central Division K-9 officer conducted a traffic stop on I-5 within Stanislaus County and discovered approximately 11 pounds of fentanyl powder hidden in the vehicle’s trunk. The driver was taken into custody without incident. The...
