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...
Lodi Man Guilty After Torching Sleeping Senior in Downtown Attack
Louie Martinez has been convicted of attempted murder and arson after prosecutors said he set fire to the bedding of an elderly woman who was sleeping outdoors in downtown Lodi. The victim, described in court as an elder experiencing homelessness, survived the flames, recovered from her injuries and later took the...
Epstein File Furor Has Turlock Parents Fuming Over School Picture Days
Spring picture day at several Turlock Unified schools yesterday was not exactly the carefree rite of passage families were expecting. Instead of chatting about hairstyles and outfits, some parents spent the morning at campuses pressing staff with pointed questions about who sees their kids' photos and where those...
Stockton gets approval for grant to curb tobacco sales to minors
On Feb. 3, the Stockton City Council unanimously approved a grant from the California Department of Justice to fund operations preventing the sale of tobacco to minors. The grant awards $976,853 to be used for police operations that minimize or prevent the sale of tobacco to minors, as well as enforcing the ban on...
