NCLUSD union members express concerns over layoff notices
Union members from the California School Employees Association Newman-Crows Landing Chapter 551 spoke about their concerns of recent layoff notices during the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District Board of Education meeting last Monday. Last month, the Board of Trustees voted 3-2 to cut 17 classified and...
New businesses around Stanislaus, for ‘loverz’ of vintage, trampolines, Asian fare
Visits to thrift stores can be a shopping adventure. Some are more fun than others, but most can yield unique finds and treasures if you know where to look. Diego Ruiz and his wife, Brenda Pedraza, are pros when it comes to sourcing the items the cool kids covet. They started about two years ago by reselling...
21-year-old man struck by vehicle following Stockton altercation identified
A 21-year-old man struck and killed by a vehicle following an altercation in Stockton this week has been identified. Gonzalo Cervantes Jr., of Stockton, was identified as the man killed on Sunday, March 15 in the 3300 Block of East Main Street. Stockton police said Cervantes and the suspects had been involved in an...
Stockton mayor criticized for moving public comment, citing state law that doesn’t apply
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi continues to face criticism from councilmembers and residents after repeatedly shifting the timing of general public comment at council meetings and citing a state law that officials later confirmed does not require the change. Fugazi has moved general public comment to the end of...
Stanislaus County schools largely escape mass education layoffs across the state
Across California, school districts have announced mass layoffs in the hundreds and even thousands. While school districts in Stanislaus County have issued notices of anticipated layoffs, none have exceeded 30, and only one has been in the double digits. Ahead of the 2026-27 school year, Modesto City Schools...
Suspect Arrested for 2019 Murder of Missing 16-Year-Old Victoria Marquina of Sutter Creek
March 20, 2026 – Amador County District Attorneys Office officials report that on Tuesday, the Amador County. District Attorney's Office announced a major development in the 2019 disappearance of Victoria Marquina, age 16, of Sutter Creek. Joshua Martinez has been indicted and charged by a grand jury with the murder...
Amber Collins Named New Executive Director of StanCOG
The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) has appointed Amber Collins as its new Executive Director, effective March 18, 2026. Collins brings more than 17 years of experience in transportation planning and leadership, including previous roles as Executive Director and Planning Director for the Calaveras Council...
DUI checkpoint planned by Modesto Police to curb impaired driving
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department will have a driving under the influence checkpoint at an undisclosed location from Friday night to early Saturday morning.Video above: ‘Baby Animal Days’ begin at Dutch Hollow Farms Modesto police said the DUI checkpoint will start at 8 p.m. and last until 3 a.m. DUI...
Stockton Police highlight HAWK signal safety program
The Stockton Police Department shared information about its ‘Teaching Not Tickets’ program, which now focuses on the HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) signal. The HAWK signal helps pedestrians cross busy streets safely by staying dark until activated, then flashing yellow and turning solid red for drivers...
2 men arrested after video shows assault on 14-year-old in Lathrop
(FOX40.COM) — Two men have been arrested following an assault on a 14-year-old juvenile that was captured on video and circulated online. According to the Lathrop Police Department, officers responded promptly after receiving reports of the incident and ensured the juvenile’s safety upon arrival. Officers also...
