Modesto CA

Looking to send off 2025 with a celebration? From 21-and-over parties to family-friendly events, several Modesto-area venues are ringing in the new year with live music, festive crowds and plenty of bubbly. Here are some of Modesto spots where you can welcome 2026: Where can I celebrate New Year’s Eve with my family...

The Manteca Police Department, in partnership with proudtobemusd, has announced plans to host a town hall on human trafficking in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Taking place on January 15 at the Manteca Transit Center, the event aims to equip community members with information and tools to aid in...

LODI, Calif. — A storm swept through the valley and left behind a mess in San Joaquin County, sending many people into cleanup mode the day after Christmas. In Lodi, heavy rain, wind, thunder and lightning prompted the city to activate some of its storm drain detention basins. One of those basins, normally used as a...

Stanislaus County leaders approved policies this month for larger-scale truck parking facilities, completing a year’s work to draft regulations for a growing problem. The Dec. 16 decision applies to proposals for parking more than 12 trucks and 24 trailers at a site in the unincorporated area. Those projects will...

A 17-year-old Boy Scout recently built three raised garden beds for the Turlock Community Gardens, including one that will be used by a refugee family. The remaining two beds will be used by a college student group and a large homeschool group. The scout, James Taylor, has been involved in Scouting America for 10...

While many people get Christmas Day off, there are a few professions that remain open for business, including first responders.

Staffing issues persist as one of the top concerns for ASC leaders headed into 2026 as workforce shortages and labor costs continue to put pressure on facilities and administrators. Here are three trends shaping ASC leaders’ recruitment strategies in the year ahead:. 1. Finding the right partners. John Petroni,...

The new year is right around the corner. Christmas lights are starting to come down and ornaments are being packed away across Modesto. Searching for a way to get rid of your old Christmas tree? Here’s what you need to know about Modesto’s Christmas tree collection program: How can I get rid of my Christmas tree in...

At the edge of the Sierra Vista Housing Authority in south Stockton on Tuesday, residents paused to watch as city officials cut through an azure blue ribbon, marking the city’s first substation in nearly two decades. Among the onlookers were longtime residents Jaime Hernandez and Raul Espinoza Serrano, the...

December 26, 2025 – Madera CHP officials report that on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, just after 5:00 a.m., CHP Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash, on Avenue 7 ½, near Road 9. A preliminary investigation indicates the following:. A 27-year-old man from Modesto, CA was driving a...