Modesto-area gas prices to rise as stations switch fuel blends. What you’ll pay
Making a pit stop at the gas station is about to get even pricier for Stanislaus County drivers. According to AAA, California refineries are starting the annual switch to summer-blend gasoline , which is more expensive to produce and typically leads to higher prices at the pump. “ California is the first state in the...
Turlock man arrested in online child exploitation probe
A 20-year-old Turlock man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse material, according to the Turlock Police Department. Angel Lanfranco was taken into custody Feb. 24 after detectives received a cybertip through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, police...
Los Tigres del Norte Bringing a Legendary Night to Stockton This September
Stockton is getting ready for a major concert event in 2026. Legendary regional Mexican group Los Tigres del Norte has officially announced a Stockton stop on its highly anticipated 2026 tour, with a performance set for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Adventist Health Arena. The iconic band—celebrated for its...
Oakdale resident burned, 4 dogs die in mobile home fire
An Oakdale resident has been flown to a burn unit after a fire tore through her mobile home late Tuesday night.
Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Gustine Unified, MCOE and Former Administrator
Merced, CA (February 25, 2026) — A civil lawsuit filed in Merced County Superior Court names Gustine Unified School District, the Merced County Office of Education and former school administrator Brian Chubon as defendants, alleging civil wrongdoing and seeking damages and a jury trial, according to court records....
Modesto Police Department arrests 5 in “Shoulder Tap” operation
(FOX40.COM) -The Modesto Police Department announced five arrests on Wednesday following a “Shoulder Tap” enforcement operation targeting the furnishing of alcohol to minors. The arrests took place during a citywide sweep conducted on February 21. During a Shoulder Tap operation, officers supervise a minor who stands...
San Joaquin County community mourns loss of sergeant who died of medical emergency while...
(FOX40.COM) — A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency on the job, officials said. SJCSO said Sergeant Jason Whelen was chatting with coworkers at the end of his shift when he suddenly collapsed. There was an immediate response, however, despite...
Speculation spreads about another Chipotle being built in Modesto. Is it true?
Modesto residents are speculating that a Chipotle Mexican Grill is being built on Oakdale Road in the Save Mart and In-N-Out Burger shopping center named The Marketplace. After seeing construction in the area, Reddit users have gathered that it would be the chain restaurant’s fourth location in the city. I cannot...
Councilmembers, citizens urge Stockton to offer police chief a contract
Speaker after speaker took to the podium at Stockton City Hall last week in support of Police Chief Stanley McFadden, urging city leaders to keep McFadden at the helm of the city’s police department. “He shows compassion, peace and love for this city of Stockton, and that’s what we...
Tracy Father of Newborn Triplets Found Dead In Lake Berryessa Was Likely Victim of...
Authorities are now saying that Avtar Singh, the 57-year-old Tracy man who was found dead in Napa's Lake Berryessa after going missing near his home, was likely not the intended target of his abductors and killers. The disturbing story of a father of three newborns who was apparently abducted in...

















