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The Fourth of July is still days away — but in Stanislaus County, the sound of fireworks has already begun. For folks planning to celebrate, it’s important to know that not all fireworks are legal. Even so-called “safe and sane” fireworks can only be used if you follow specific local and state rules. From when you can

A man convicted of raping, torturing and killing his 75-year-old Stockton neighbor in 1996 — and previously granted parole — will have his release reconsidered in October. In 1997, James Dennis Lynch, now 46, pleaded guilty to the rape of Stockton resident Hilda Armanino Boggiano . At the time of the crime, Lynch was 1

Two suspects, 18-year-old Andres Madrigal Haro and 19-year-old Alberto Cervantes, have been arrested and booked into the Merced County Jail on charges of attempted murder and gang-related offenses in connection with a June 16 shooting at Winton Community Park that left a man in critical condition.

After considering several reasons to justify a crackdown, Stanislaus County leaders decided Tuesday to form a task force to deal with unpermitted pop-up food vendors. County Department of Environmental Resources staff said the vending operations create hazards by attracting customers alongside busy roads. They don’t pa

Waterford leaders are preparing to take up a package of capital projects that may not...

For the Sacramento International Airport, a high temperature of 90 degrees is exactly average for late June. Sunday and Monday were just about there, but we will rise above those highs into the mid-90s for the next two days. Thankfully for folks between Sacramento and Modesto, a decent Delta breeze — with evening winds

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY – The number of senior citizens who live alone in the San Joaquin Valley has grown by more than 30% since 2012, adding to a population at increased risk to both physical and mental health. That amounts to more than one in five Valley residents over the age of 65 living with no spouse, family or signi

We’re leading today with a little newsroom news. Stocktonia claimed five prizes in the California Journalism Awards, including first place for public service journalism. The recognition honored work across several coverage areas, from investigations to local government reporting, and reflects the efforts of a team comm

(FOX40.COM) — West Nile Virus has been detected in the first mosquitoes that have tested positive in San Joaquin County, according to county officials. The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District said the virus-positive mosquitoes were found in the Upper Jones Tract in the San Joaquin Delta islands. “As

A San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a person Tuesday while responding to a disturbance in the Stockton area. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded at about 11:30 a.m. to the area of Moon Avenue on a report of a disturbance. When deputies arrived, they said a vehicle that was believed to be inv