Modesto, Elk Grove couples say private adoption agencies cost them thousands and left them...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two local couples say they lost tens of thousands of dollars while trying to adopt through private agencies, leaving them with heartbreak, confusion and questions about what happened to their money. Natalie and Austin Jantz of Modesto say they expected to be parents by now. After...
University of the Pacific makes huge gain in U.S. News college rankings
The University of the Pacific has made massive strides in the closely watched college rankings from U.S. News & World Report, moving into the top 30% of schools nationally for the first time. The Stockton-based university catapulted 18 places in this year’s rankings, it reported, advancing to 121st out of...
Where San Joaquin County families can get free groceries in October
The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Food For You Program will hold 23 food distributions across the county in October. Food distributions will begin from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Tracy Interfaith Ministries, 311 Grant Line Road, Tracy. ZIP codes for this food distribution will included 9
Stockton council to consider removing committee member after robbery arrest
Stockton police on Monday arrested a city advisory committee member in connection with a north Stockton robbery in which authorities say two people assaulted a 49-year-old woman and stole her property. Police arrested Natasha Brown, 40, after the Saturday incident on east Hammer Lane, police spokesperson Omer Edah told
Stockton Ports Announce “Dog Days of Fall” Food Festival at Banner Island Ballpark
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Stockton Ports are bringing a new flavor to Banner Island Ballpark this fall with the inaugural Dog Days of Fall, taking place Saturday, November 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dog Days of Fall will transform Banner Island Ballpark into a fall food festival...
Mountain Lion spotted in Stanislaus County’s Oakdale Heights community
(FOX40.COM) — A mountain lion was spotted early Monday morning in Stanislaus County’s Oakdale Heights community, according to the Oakdale Police Department. Officials said the animal was seen around 1 a.m. in the area of Maag Avenue and East D Street. After reviewing video footage, police determined that the mountain l
City Council will consider response to grand jury after missing state deadline
Six days after missing a state-mandated deadline, the Stockton City Council will consider a response to a civil grand jury report criticizing dysfunction at City Hall during its Tuesday meeting. The proposed response partially agrees with all nine of the grand jury’s findings while disputing portions of its conclusions
S.F. sheriff’s deputy accused of bullying employees as mayor of small California town
A San Francisco sheriff’s deputy is facing accusations of “engaging in bullying and abusive conduct” toward city employees in the Central Valley town where he serves as mayor.
Modesto man found guilty of dealing fentanyl pills
A Modesto man has been found guilty of dealing thousands of fentanyl pills. U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced Monday that Andrew Madrid, 27, was found guilty last Friday of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and distributing fentanyl in Stanislaus County. Driving the news: Madrid w
Modesto CHP seeks driver of SUV in hit-and-run that badly hurt motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was badly injured when struck from behind Sunday on Highway 99 in Ceres, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision was reported at about 10:50 a.m. on southbound 99 north of Service Road. The motorcyclist, a 61-year-old Turlock man, was riding at about 70 mph when an SUV rear-ended the bike,
