Honoring Duke: The Fallen K9
On Oct. 21,2025, the Ellis community united at Duke’s Dog Park to cut a ribbon to honor K9 Duke, a heroic K9 who was stabbed by a burglary suspect after he chased the suspect into an abandoned train yard. K9 Duke showed his courage and heroically sacrificed himself so...
Stockton bicyclist deaths see major decrease amid multiple city street projects
Stockton topped a list that considers it the most dangerous city in the U.S. for cyclists, but officials say they're seeing major success in turning that statistic around.
Clery crime log: Three incidents reported Oct. 12-18
Three incidents reported during the third week of October (Oct. 12th-18th): an Assault & Battery, a Warrant Arrest, and a Verbal Disturbance. All occurred during the daytime, with two off campus and one on campus. The Assault and Battery was an altercation between two juveniles in the quad on Wednesday....
Best Gyms in Modesto, CA
Staying fit and healthy is a priority for many, and finding the right gym is the first step towards achieving your fitness goals. If you’re in Modesto, CA, you’re in luck because this city offers a variety of gyms catering to different fitness needs. Whether you’re looking for a hardcore CrossFit box or a...
Modesto Children’s Museum Memberships Now More Affordable for Families
Did you know that the Modesto Children’s Museum just lowered their yearly membership prices? A single membership is now only $75, making it easier than ever for families to access one of the best family-friendly attractions in Modesto. The savings don’t stop there — they also offer 2-, 4-,...
Students join safety conversations at San Joaquin County’s annual Safe Schools Summit
At Wednesday's 4th annual San Joaquin County Safe Schools Summit, students were finally able to be part of the conversation around safety that impacts them and over 154,000 students.
Stockton Police Department Triumphs at San Joaquin County SWAT Competition
The Stockton Police Department earned first place in the San Joaquin County SWAT competition. The annual event, hosted by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, brought together 15 SWAT teams from across California to compete in various tactical and physical challenges on Wednesday and Thursday last week, according...
Family Promise aims to end family homelessness
Family homelessness can be hard to see: A parent sleeping in a car between shifts, a mom and kids bouncing between couches or a family one bill away from losing a roof. “We call it the invisible crisis,” said Jory Gwasdoff, executive director of Family Promise of San Joaquin County. “But when you mobilize a community...
13-year-old student injured in Lathrop hit-and-run, suspect arrested
(FOX40.COM) — A 13-year-old girl was injured and a 19-year-old woman was arrested on Friday after a hit-and-run in Lathrop, according to the Lathrop Police Department. LPD said officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run around 7:43 a.m. near Mossdale Elementary School. Video Above: What to do if you witness a...
Modesto TK-2 teachers report increased violence, disruption from students
More than 20 teachers and paraprofessionals showed up at the Modesto City Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday to address an increase in disruptive and violent behavior from students in transitional kindergarten through second grade. They complained of a lack of disciplinary measures by school administrators....
