Modesto residents could see trash pickup times change. Here’s who is impacted
Modesto residents could see changes to when their garbage, recycling and organic waste is picked up, according to city officials. On July 1, some residents began having their three containers collected by separate trucks , the city announced in an Instagram post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Here’s what Modesto residents need
California farmers destroy 420,000 peach trees due to Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy fallout
California clingstone peach growers are removing about 420,000 trees after Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy and cannery closures wiped out a major market for canning fruit. Federal aid and a partial buyer agreement may reduce some losses, but tens of thousands of tons of peaches still have no processor.
This Stockton festival went away for years. Now it’s back, with a new generation...
Sitting on the lawn at Weber Point Plaza, Helen O’Reily was taken back to her first Barrio Fiestas. Getting her fix of rich adobo and sticky-sweet turon from Filipino food vendors hasn’t changed. Neither have the calls of greeting from friends she hasn’t seen in a while.
2 convicted felons arrested in Modesto after traffic stops
(FOX40.COM) — Two convicted felons were pulled over in separate incidents and found to have firearms on Saturday night, Modesto CHP announced. Officials said the first driver was pulled over for driving recklessly on State Route 99. During an investigation, officers discovered a firearm inside the vehicle and that the
Clouds return Sacramento and Fresno skies – what they mean for local temperatures
Typically by mid-August, much of the Central Valley begins to see average temperatures begin to slowly tick down. For the lower Sacramento Valley and the Delta region, that means highs in the low to mid- 90s. For much of the San Joaquin Valley, including Fresno, mid-August average highs are still in the upper 90s. Inst
How to Fix Stanislaus Animal Services’ Feline Failures
“The breeding of pet cats is the root problem and the number one priority.” Monica Barker has twenty-seven years’ experience with TNR programs. ed. When I asked Monica Barker whether she’s seen an increase in illness and injuries in the local feral cat population, she replied,. “Goodness...
Leela James Headlines Stockton’s 4th Annual Jazz on the Water Festival
Smooth jazz, soul and R&B will fill Stockton's downtown waterfront when the 4th Annual Jazz on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This year's festival will be headlined by acclaimed R&B and soul singer Leela James, with a lineup that also includes...
Gospel on the Water Brings Grammy-Winning Voices to Stockton’s Waterfront
One day after jazz and R&B take over Weber Point, Stockton's waterfront will be filled with a different sound: gospel. Gospel on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Sunday, September 13, 2026, bringing together nationally recognized gospel performers for an afternoon and evening of music, faith a
Stockton’s Barrio Fiesta Marks 54 Years of Filipino Heritage at Weber Point
Stockton's waterfront turned into a celebration of Filipino food, music and dance Saturday as the 54th Annual Barrio Fiesta filled Weber Point Events Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival brought food vendors, traditional performances and community activities to the downtown venue at 221 N. C
August weather can get hot in the Modesto region. What’s in store the coming...
It’s mid-August and — no surprise — the weather in Modesto is expected to be hot. Hot, but no triple digits — or close. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the low-to-mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service forecast . Here’s a look at the daily weather-service predictions for the coming week, as of Saturd

















