Tracy kidnapping victim found dead in Napa County, deputies say
(FOX40.COM) — The victim of a Tracy kidnapping was found dead Saturday in Napa County, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. Video Above: How to report a missing person Around 8:52 p.m. on Feb. 17, deputies responded to reports of a missing person in the 16000 block of W. Grant Line Road in Tracy. […]
California’s food manufacturing hit hard as major plants shut their doors, lay off thousands
Several longstanding food and beverage production facilities in California have announced closures in early 2026, dealing a significant blow to local workforces and regional supply chains. The shutdowns will impact…
St. Mary’s, Mountain House girls wrestling atop the podium CIF SJS Masters
Strength isn’t measured in pounds. It’s measured in moments like this. For San Joaquin County’s girls wrestlers, everything pointed to Saturday at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton — one shot at a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament title. Some climbed to the top of the podium. Others fell short. Only the top...
Stockton Benefit Concert Honors Mass Shooting Victims While Killers Remain Freeff
Stockton hosted a concert months after a mass shooting killed three children, while investigators have made no arrests. Stockton community leaders organized a benefit concert this week while investigators continue their search for suspects in a November mass shooting that claimed four lives, including three children....
Stockton Block Rocked As Triple Shooting Kills Young Man, Injures Two
Yesterday in Stockton ended in deadly gunfire when a 21-year-old man was killed, and two other people were wounded in a triple shooting, according to police. Officers were called to the 9500 block of Bancroft Way, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed them to nearby hospitals. The...
Modesto Woman Struck and Killed Crossing Crowded Pelandale Avenue
A busy stretch of north Modesto turned tragic Friday evening when a woman was fatally struck while trying to cross Pelandale Avenue, police said. Officers were called out around 6:30 p.m. to the section of Pelandale just west of Prescott Road. Investigators say the woman had been walking north along the canal before...
Body found in Napa may be tied to Central Valley abduction
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is waiting on a medical report on a body found Friday on Highway 128 in Napa.
This California Flower Farm Reopens In February And It Is Pure Bloom Overload
Gray winter days don’t last forever here. February flips the switch. Out in California’s Central Valley, rows that looked quiet just weeks earlier burst into color almost overnight. Tulips stretch toward the sun in bold reds, soft blush tones, creamy whites, and deep purples. The fields feel alive...
Forest Visitors Advised to Exercise Extreme Caution
Sonora, CA—While the recent winter storm has brought plenty of fresh snow to the Central Sierra, enticing visitors to the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) this weekend, officials are advising to “exercise extreme caution on roadways” and know before you go.”. There are still several communities along Highway...
Mosquito prevention tips for San Joaquin County
Some insects like crane flies, midges, and gnats may look like mosquitoes, but they do not bite. True mosquitoes do bite, and the best way to stop them starts at home. Mosquitoes only need a small amount of water to grow, so removing standing water is key.
