Sacramento Scoop Legend Lands In Modesto’s McHenry Village
Modesto's McHenry Village now offers a new option for a late-afternoon treat. King Cones, a family-run counter, has recently opened and begun serving Gunther’s Ice Cream from Sacramento, featuring popular flavors like horchata and Oreo already available. King Cones opened on December 21 at 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite...
Stockton family seeks help rebuilding after grandfather dies in house fire
(FOX40.COM) — A Stockton family is starting the year in grief after losing a loved one who died while saving others from a devastating house fire. Jose Villalta,69, died on December 27 after family members say he rushed back inside his burning home to rescue loved ones. The fire destroyed the house and everything...
Stockton, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash on I-5 N/SR-12 Off-Ramp, Injuries Reported
Stockton, CA (December 31, 2025) – A two-vehicle accident on northbound I-5 at the SR-12 off-ramp resulted in injuries late Tuesday, December 30, authorities reported. The crash involved a dark gray SUV and a dark gray truck. CHP officers stated that the collision occurred after the suspect vehicle began...
Opera Modesto to Present Pauline Viardot’s ‘Cendrillon’
Opera Modesto will present a family-focused weekend of events at the State Theatre of Modesto from Jan. 16–18, 2026. The centerpiece showcase will be a fully staged production of “Cendrillon,” Pauline Viardot’s operetta based on the classic fairytale. The production features a 13-piece orchestra, opera singers from...
Dense fog continues in Sacramento. What’s in store for New Year’s Eve?
A dense fog advisory remains in effect through 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, for Sacramento and other Central Valley communities, with potential hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service updated the advisory Wednesday morning. It warns of dense fog in Chico, Yuba City, Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto....
A lifetime in Stockton reveals a city full of familiar faces
After fall was marked by tragedy, we asked you to share your stories about Stockton: Where you remember happiness. Where you seek help. Where you find peace. The ideas in this essay were among the many we received. What’s your Stockton story? Tell us here. I spent much of...
This California County Saw Crop Protection Activity Surge in 2025
When viewed through the lens of crop protection activity, California farmers experienced a mixed bag of results in 2025 with some part of the state showing solid year-over-year increases while farmer in other areas reported less crop protection activity compared to 2024. Stanislaus County’s farmers clearly reported...
Ringing in 2026 with bagpipes and kilts in Lodi, ’90s-themed celebration in Stockton
There was a variety of celebrations honoring different cultures and heritages throughout San Joaquin County to ring in 2026.
After unpredictable year, Turlock’s only low-barrier men’s shelter has survived
After a city-blocked grant, attention from the governor and a monthlong closure, the We Care shelter in Turlock has survived the year as the city’s only low-barrier shelter for men, thanks to community donations. We Care , at 221 S. Broadway, is on the same street as Turlock City Hall, where the City Council voted in...
‘Unique’ Wallet Theft In Amador County Ends In Arrest Twist
Amador County, CA – A unique stolen wallet investigation ended up in an arrest twist after it turned up on a Stockton man several days later. The Amador County Sheriff’s Office recently received a call reporting the loss of a “very unique” wallet at a bar, and fraudulent credit card charges had already been made....

















