Modesto City Schools approves cellphone policy for TK-12. What it dictates
The Modesto City Schools board conditionally approved a new cellphone policy Monday night, directing staff to revise the proposed language. Because this is a new policy under the student conduct code, it will come back to trustees with their requested changes on April 20 for an additional review. The new policy was...
Turlock tragedy: 2-year-old child dies in intentionally set fire
(FOX40.COM) — A 2-year-old child was found dead following a residential fire on Wednesday morning in Turlock. Firefighters with the Turlock Fire Department responded around 9:20 a.m. to a working structure fire in the 1200 block of Expedition Drive, where they found heavy flames in the rear of the home extending into...
New bakery on McHenry Avenue in Modesto will have around 165 menu items
I fear I have underestimated a business that will soon open in Modesto. I saw that 85°C Bakery — a chain of 1,000-plus stores that originated in Taipai City, Taiwan, in 2004 — put signage up on a unit in the Walmart shopping center on McHenry Avenue. I thought, “Cool, we’re getting another bakery.” But it wasn’t...
PerformingView – April is Loaded with Events
April is loaded with a huge variety of performing arts, from “live” dinosaurs, to Bee Gees Tributes, Opera and even some cool new indie performances. The arts are one of the keys to making Modesto special. It’s so vital that we support the arts, and it’s not just about going out to see a show. We are unique and it...
Stockton: 43-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Civic District
A 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Stockton earlier this week, with police suspecting it was a homicide. According to the Stockton Police Department, their officers were alerted to a report of a person shot in the area of South Commerce Street and West Main Street around 12:30 a.m. Monday. When they arrived,...
Stockton airport looks to update 70-year-old air traffic control tower, add more flights
San Joaquin County submitted almost $19 million in funding requests to federal lawmakers, covering 10 projects throughout the county, including at Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
🔧 Multiple Building & Grounds Jobs in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County has several hands-on jobs open for folks who like to keep spaces clean and running smoothly. Whether you’re experienced in floor care or just want steady work keeping facilities in shape, there’s something here for you.
How Manteca, California got its name
Manteca was supposed to be "Monteca" but that was before the railroad made a typo.
Modesto Marathon top finisher officially ‘did not finish.’ Here’s what happened
To say it was a disqualification seems extreme. And to say it was a “did not finish” isn’t quite true. Because Benjamin Enowitz finished the race. Officially, though, those are the only two qualifiers to describe why the 36-year-old was stripped of his first-place finish despite crossing the finish line before any...
Fire investigation underway in Reflections neighborhood
(FOX40.COM) — The Patterson Fire Department and West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District responded to a backyard shed fire “while you were still sleeping” on Monday and Tuesday.Video above: Placer County deputies seek suspect in BB gun assaults at No Kings protest Fire crews arrived at the Reflections...
