Modesto CA

Wishing to take a momentary break from the warmth of late summer here in Modesto, my wife and I recently traveled on a short vacation to one of our classic getaways – Mendocino, a small town tucked away far up the northern California coast. The wild coastline, highly weather-eroded and scoured by the Pacific Ocean’s...

MODESTO, Calif. – The Ports evened up the series with the Nuts at two games apiece with a 2-1 win in 10 innings on Friday night at John Thurman Field. It was Stockton’s turn to have an eighth-inning rally fuel a comeback, as they had trailed 1-0 since the bottom of the first before scratching across a run in the...

TRACY, Calif. — Stanislaus State is exploring a new campus in San Joaquin County, just outside Tracy. The university, which currently has a main campus in Turlock and a satellite campus in Stockton, began talks this week with developers behind the proposed 1,500-acre Pacific Gateway project. The site is located near...

The Central Catholic Raiders visit the St. Mary's Rams in the annual Holy Bowl rivalry game.

STOCKTON, Calif. — A man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting in Stockton early Saturday morning, according to police. The Stockton Police Department said a 30-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were near the 3100 block of East Main Street around 12:19 a.m. when an unknown suspect shot them.

Sacramento, Calif. – Dangerous heat is gripping Northern California today, with highs topping 100 degrees in Sacramento, Redding, Marysville and Merced. The National Weather Service warns of a Moderate HeatRisk for the Valley and nearby foothills, urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors and limit outdoor...

A structure fire in Oakdale spread to nearby brush on Friday, burning through more than nine acres of land, according to the Modesto Fire Department. Firefighters with MFD’s fifth battalion were called at about 1 p.m. to a fire at a detached shop on River Road. The fire spread to two additional structures and ignited...

A new seed library inside the Cesar Chavez Library in downtown Stockton is drawing attention as it offers residents more than just books. Families can now check out free seeds — ranging from fruits and vegetables to herbs and flowers — all neatly organized and ready to plant.The program, located on the library’s...

Mayor Christina Fugazi cut Tuesday’s Stockton City Council meeting short after District 1 Councilmember Michele Padilla chastised a member of the public. The exchange came after councilmembers spent most of the meeting sparring over three separate investigations into alleged misconduct by multiple city leaders. More:...

Little Manila Rising hosted its 4th annual Youth Convention in person at San Joaquin Delta College last Saturday. This year’s theme was “Rooted in the Mud: Tending the Soil of our Community.”. Bianette Perez, Youth Programs Director at LMR, said the theme was chosen to highlight Stockton’s history...