Modesto CA

Unable to reach a deal with city negotiators, the union representing Stockton’s police officers and sergeants is opting to try out its newfound ability to seek binding arbitration. The union is aiming to secure a new contract after five months of working without one. The Stockton Police Officers’ Association’s...

(FOX40.COM) — After nearly a year without a city manager, the City of Stockton finally agreed on Tuesday to appoint a familiar face for the job, Johnny Ford.• Video Above: Changing Stockton: A live discussion with Stockton leadership Stockton has been without a manager since January. The former manager, Harry Black,...

(FOX40.COM)— An alleged Stockton serial killer was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder, as well as other related charges, according to San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. Wesley Brownlee was originally charged with the murders of seven people and the attempted...

Sheriff’s deputies now have the ability to lasso fleeing suspects — or at least their vehicles. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is trying out a device designed to safely end vehicle pursuits. But it’s not without controversy. Produced by an Arizona-based company, the Grappler Police...

The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and...

A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk is now in operation along a Stockton residential street where neighbors have called it an "expressway" for years, with drivers speeding daily there.

The Modesto City Schools Board of Education heard concerns from music teachers Monday night about a district proposal that would restructure the day at elementary schools. The turnout came as the school district has been in contract negotiations with the Modesto Teachers Association and the California School Employee...

(FOX40.COM) — A 31-year-old man was arrested on charges of attempted murder after a stabbing, according to the Ceres Police Department. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crime Police said officers received reports of a stabbing around 10:50 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the intersection of East Whitmore Avenue and...

Tony Randall is headed back West by his lonesome as the Afternoon Drive on-air personality for Cumulus Media’s KAT Country 103 (KATM) in Stockton-Modesto, CA. Randall is best known for his tenure as one-half of the former syndicated Tony & Kris Show. Randall and Kris Rochester launched their partnership...

Four suspected members of an organized jewelry crew are now sitting on $1 million bail each, after San Joaquin County prosecutors tied them to a run of high-dollar break-ins at jewelry businesses across Northern California. The quartet was arraigned Monday in San Joaquin County on felony burglary charges. Prosecutors...