Shooting at Halloween party leaves one dead, two injured in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting homicide that occurred at a Halloween party early Saturday morning. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat The sheriff’s office said at around 12:27 a.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of A Street in Empire for a...
Patterson Fire Department Receives Grant to Enhance Paramedic Training for Local Emergency Response
The Patterson Fire Department in Patterson, California, has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support paramedic training for its staff. The grant is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program and totals $208,974.54.
Stanislaus State mixed-use development plans underway while Tracy neighbors cite concerns
A massive undertaking is underway in an exploratory process for Stanislaus State in Tracy, with plans for a new campus and adding businesses to the area. It's called the Pacific Gateway Project.
Stanislaus County approves eminent domain for Kilburn Road Bridge Project
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 14 to adopt two Resolutions of Necessity authorizing eminent domain proceedings for parcels needed to construct a new bridge over Orestimba Creek near Crows Landing. The board approved the resolution for the first parcel—owned by Zachary J. and Audrey N. Maring—on...
Amtrak San Joaquins becomes Gold Runner for California rail
Gold Runner signals a bold new era for intercity passenger rail and bus service in California’s heartland, an identity that honors the past while moving confidently toward the future. One of the founding goals of the Joint Powers Authority was to ensure local, dedicated management of the service, including...
Stockton man killed in October gas station shooting identified by medical examiner
A 21-year-old man killed in what deputies believe was a targeted attack in Stockton was identified as Christian Alexis Vasquez, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's Office announced Tuesday. Two people, Haley Marie Morris and Samuel Victor Flores, were arrested and arraigned Oct. 31 in connection with the fatal...
Stockton police arrest parolee in Oct. 27 homicide on Market Street
A 35-year-old parolee has been arrested in connection with an October 27 homicide that happened in Stockton, police said on Monday.
Patrick, ‘a cherished horse’ in San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol, dies
Say what you will about the San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow, one thing’s for sure: He has a serious soft spot for horses and dogs. His office announced the death of “a cherished horse” on its Mounted Patrol Unit. The horse, named Patrick, died Saturday at age 21.
Show featuring ‘A-list Hollywood legend’ postponed in Modesto. See why
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. A sold-out show at the Gallo Center for the Arts featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman has been postponed. Previously set for Nov. 21 at the downtown...
Modesto Firefighters Quickly Extinguish RV and Barn Blaze on Wilkins Avenue, No Injuries Reported
Residents of the Oakdale Rural Fire District caught a sudden blaze last Saturday night when an RV parked on Wilkins Avenue caught fire, leading a rapid response from local firefighters. The Modesto Fire Department posted on their official Facebook page that their crew from Station 27 was promptly dispatched shortly...
