Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted Chinese officials in Modesto to advance international trade discussions and build on last year’s diplomatic outreach. “This was a follow-up from the visit to the consulate last fall,” said Taylor Hillman, ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications. “We...
GraffitiView: Rev Up Your July With Graffiti USA
Celebrate July while supporting Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum! With an exciting lineup of fundraising activities, patrons will enjoy the perfect blend of nostalgia, entertainment, and community spirit. Light Up Your 4th with TNT Fireworks. TNT Fireworks will be on sale from June 28th until July 6th at Graffiti USA...
CHP Announces DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in San Joaquin County for June 28
The California Highway Patrol's Stockton Area office has announced they will be conducting a DUI sobriety checkpoint to decisively curb instances of driving under the influence. This checkpoint is scheduled for Saturday, and will be located in the unincorporated area of San Joaquin County. According to the CHP -...
Stockton officials terminate Lathrop city manager’s consulting contract amid public scrutiny
Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore is no longer serving as a consultant for Stockton, according to city officials. The announcement came a month after news reports revealed that Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo — a longtime event planner and rental manager with no local government experience — hired Salvatore...
Man arrested on arson charges after structure fire, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A 37-year-old man was arrested last Thursday after a structure fire in early June, according to the Stockton Police Department. Video Above: Woman burned in portable toilet fire in Sacramento (Apr. 10) Police said officers responded to assist the Stockton Fire Department with a large-scale, three-alarm...
Why we’re Modestans and not Ralstonians. The history behind local place names
Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. If you were the first to settle in an area, what would you call it? Would you try to establish a legacy with your family name or perhaps pick something to puzzle future...
Modesto restaurant receives third complaint in 2025 for rodent issues
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] . A chain restaurant in Modesto was cited for rodent droppings for the third time this year, and flies were...
Clarion Inn in Modesto now has 143 low-cost apartments. Check out the food vendor
Inside Look is a Modesto Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. Jonathan Gonzales finally will have a home of his own, thanks to the conversion of an aging Modesto hotel. He took part in the grand opening Wednesday, June 25, of 143 studio...
Massive distribution center to create 1,500 jobs in Stanislaus County
Patterson is now considering a 3.25 million-square-foot distribution center, which is almost three times larger than a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse on Sperry Avenue approved earlier this month. According to applications filed with the city, the huge distribution center at the southwest corner of Rogers and...
Modesto City Council punts decision on pro soccer stadium location
Modesto City Council members unanimously voted Wednesday afternoon to postpone a final decision on a location for a United Soccer League stadium until they can digest information provided at a lengthy workshop. After a presentation of more than five hours, covering the engineering, community, financial and civic...
