CAL FIRE Opens Burning in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will go to open burning effective November 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Recent rainfall and cooler weather conditions have reduced the threat of wildfire within the State Responsibility Areas (SRA) of the Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit (TCU). A...
Plainclothes city employees help officers ticket unsafe drivers in Gustine
GUSTINE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – City employees in plain clothes helped officers ticket unsafe drivers in Gustine on Tuesday. The first part of the operation centered on student safety around the high school and middle school, with officers focusing on pedestrian-related violations and speeding issues. After traffic...
Longtime Valley company brings turkey processing back to closed Turlock Foster Farms plant
Turkey is back on the menu at the former Foster Farms plant in Turlock that closed this May and took with it 500 local jobs. The Diestel Family Ranch, a longtime Sonora-based specialty turkey producer, has taken over the Turlock site and plans to reopen the facility early next year.
Jimmie’s Sushi Empire: A Local Success Story
Jimmie, a well-known figure in the local culinary scene, is set to open another sushi restaurant in the former location of Chuck's, situated in the bowling alley on Pacific. This marks the third establishment under his name, further cementing his reputation in the food industry. His sushi offerings have been highly...
Parents call for transparency as Lincoln Unified considers new middle school
(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Unified School District in Stockton is holding a board meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the possibility of creating a new middle school. District leaders said that this move comes in response to growing demand from parents. But some families are raising concerns, worried that opening a...
Detectives Seek Witnesses in Road Rage Homicide
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) detectives are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating a violent road rage confrontation that left a Tracy father of nine dead near the Castro Valley BART station. On Saturday, November 8, at around 7:40 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded...
Hughson High’s Official Thanksgiving Dinner Food Rankings
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and that means families are sending out their invites and planning the delicious meals they’ll whip up for everyone. There is one question that remains, however: What is the best Thanksgiving dish? I was determined to get an answer, so I interviewed multiple students attending...
Modesto man arrested in October stabbing in Ceres that left victim critical
Detectives have arrested a Modesto man in connection with an October stabbing in Ceres that left a 34-year-old victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Ceres police have arrested 31-year-old Patricio Sandoval of Modesto for attempted homicide. The stabbing was reported around 10:50 p.m. Oct. 2...
Families can again cut Christmas trees in Stanislaus forest. Where and how tall?
Once again, the Stanislaus National Forest invites families to cut their own Christmas trees. They can purchase the $12.50 permits online and head to the woods beginning Nov. 28. Each permit allows two trees. The forest’s lower elevations are about a 90-minute drive up Highway 108 from Modesto. Highways 4 and 120...
Meet the Creative Kids Who Named Micke Grove’s New Mini Golf Adventure!
Get ready to grab your putters and unleash your wild side—Micke Grove Regional Park’s brand-new zoo-themed mini golf course officially has a name, and it’s AWESOME. After weeks of imagination, creativity, and dozens of clever ideas from local students, San Joaquin County has crowned the winners of its Mini Golf...

















