Stockton: 2 Arrested After Police Find Vehicle Wanted In Carjacking Investigation
Two people were arrested in Stockton after officers stopped a vehicle linked to a carjacking investigation, though neither was identified as the suspected carjacker, police said. Stockton police said officers located the vehicle Sunday in the 100 block of West Benjamin Holt Drive and conducted a traffic stop. Article c
Stockton: Man Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Allegedly Had Loaded Firearm
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Stockton over the weekend for allegedly possessing a firearm in a vehicle. Joseph Madden was taken into custody just before 7 p.m. Saturday after he was pulled over in a traffic stop at Lincoln Street and West Jefferson Street, according to the Stockton Police Department.
Cruise control: Classic cars roll in for Stockton Cruise Nights at new location
The cars begin arriving before the heat has left the pavement. They roll into Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club one by one: polished classics, lowriders, hot rods, modern builds — their paint and chrome catching the summer light. At Stockton Cruise Nights, the vehicles tell a story. They are...
Fire at Modesto auto wrecking yard destroys around 100 vehicles
An early morning fire tore through an auto wrecking yard in Modesto on Sunday, destroying about 100 vehicles before firefighters stopped the flames from spreading to nearby homes and businesses.
As summer temperatures soar, here’s your guide for where to keep cool
Summer in Stockton and across San Joaquin County isn’t something to watch from the sidelines. It’s something to dive into. If you are trying to beat the heat, check out our guide to city and county pools, splash pads and water play areas. Stockton. Weekday openings at the...
Will there be more triple-digit weather hitting Modesto? What to expect this week
Things got heated in the Modesto region this past week, but it looks like the weather will ease. That’s good news for folks planning on visiting the final day of the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock on Sunday. It hit 102 degrees in Modesto, both Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Modesto Irrigation District webs
CHP Stockton investigates Highway 99 crash that injured big rig driver | Update
A crash involving a 17-year-old driver and a big rig hauling strawberries shut down northbound SR-99 south of Acampo Road early Saturday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol Stockton, the Nissan struck a guardrail before veering into the big rig, sending the big rig off the roadway and causing it to over
Bacon cinnamon rolls, butter beer and more: Bee interns experience the fair
From bacon cinnamon rolls to monster trucks, the Modesto Bee interns experienced all the Stanislaus County Fair had to offer Thursday night. Our night started on a sweet note at The Cinnamon Roll Shop. Neither of us had ever heard of a maple bacon cinnamon roll, so we were intrigued when we saw it on the menu. We order
When a ‘mini heat wave’ hit Stockton, these residents couldn’t escape it
When blistering heat pushes temperatures above 100 degrees, many Stockton residents can head indoors, crank up the AC and wait it out. But for those whose jobs keep them outside, escaping the heat isn’t always an option. Before the sun rose across Stockton this week, some residents were already...
Giant Bunny Alex the Great Wins Hearts in His Custom Mercedes
When Josh Row rescued a tiny Flemish Giant rabbit from a meat farm in Modesto, California, he never imagined the bunny would become a local celebrity. Now known as Alex the Great, this 28-pound rabbit has captured hearts across San Francisco, delighting fans as he cruises around in his custom Mercedes and brings comfor
