‘It was kind of a ghost town’: Dameron Hospital’s makeover pays off for local...
Cassandra Lacondeguy vividly recalls the time when she first worked at Stockton’s Dameron Hospital. On some of those days in late 2019, she says, the patient population at Dameron was as low as 12, a tiny fraction of the hospital’s capacity of just more than 200. “It was...
Turlock man arrested for online child exploitation during multi-agency operation
A Turlock man was among 17 arrested in Sacramento for allegedly exploiting children through online platforms, according to the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office. Keith Alvis, 40, of Turlock, was arrested during a Cyber Shield Operation that ran July 22-25, resulting in 12 arrests, according to a story on fox40.com . Five
Souza takes over as Orestimba High principal
The Orestimba High School’s administration will have someone else leading it this school year as alumnus Aaron Souza officially took over as the site’s principal last month. Souza’s new role comes after he previously served as assistant principal at Orestimba High last school year. He also worked at...
Stockton Police Host Public Safety Day With Free Bikes, PS5 Prize Up For Grabs
Stockton families can head to the downtown waterfront this Saturday for a free, all-day event blending public safety outreach with old-fashioned summer fun. The Stockton Police Department is hosting Public Safety Day at Weber Point Event Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a bike raffle every 30 minutes, a school
Modesto man sentenced to 12 years for separate attacks on same person
(FOX40.COM) — A Modesto man was sentenced to a little over 12 years in prison for attacking a woman on at least two occasions. According to the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, Juan Escarcega, 52, kicked the mother of his child in the face multiple times and beat her on a separate occasion. Both incidents
Classic Cars, Burgers and Rock & Roll Come Together for Stockton’s Hot Summer Nights
Classic cars, summertime food and old-fashioned rock and roll will come together along the Stockton waterfront when Hot Summer Nights Car Show & Burgers returns Saturday evening. The community event will take place Saturday, August 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Stockton Sailing Club, offering residents a relaxed...
Newman PD begins new era under Bramstad
The Newman Police Department ushered in a new era last Tuesday with the swearing-in ceremony for Raymond Framstad, the department’s new police chief. The Santa Cruz native comes to Newman PD after serving more than 20 years at the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Before that, Raymond Framstad worked at the Modesto Polic
Pacific Tigers Take Over the Miracle Mile for Community Welcome-Back Celebration
University of the Pacific students will soon be returning to Stockton for a new academic year, and the Miracle Mile is preparing to welcome them back with a community-wide celebration. Tigers Prowlin' The Mile will take place Friday, August 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. along Stockton's Miracle Mile, bringing...
Reminder to Modesto drivers: Many school zones have dropped from 25 to 15 mph
What have Modesto road workers been doing over the summer break for schools? Installing 15 mph speed limit signs near many campuses. The change from 25 mph was approved by the City Council on June 23 and took effect 30 days later. The limit is enforced when children are present, including activities leading up to the A
Officers to Ride California School Buses During Illegal Passing Enforcement Operation
California Highway Patrol officers will ride Turlock Unified School District buses next month as part of an enforcement operation targeting motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The operation will take place Sept. 4 at multiple locations along district bus routes in the Turlock area, which is located about

















