Lincoln High School’s Fall play: Clue
Stockton- Lincoln High School is known for their amazing performing arts program! From plays to musicals, their drama department works hard to showcase their great performances. This fall, Lincoln is putting together their annual Fall straight play which this year is ‘Clue’. Like the fun board game you grew up...
Gustine earns Clean California Community Designation for grassroots environmental leadership
GUSTINE — The city of Gustine has been officially designated a Clean California Community through Caltrans’ statewide Clean California Initiative, joining a select group of only 30 communities recognized for their commitment to environmental improvement and civic engagement. The designation highlights a series of...
This Modesto coffee shop serves treats with a Mexican twist. What I got for...
I know I’ve said it before, but I really enjoy discovering new coffee shops. In downtown Modesto, a new cafe is blending Mexican flavors with the local coffee scene. Con Azucar Cafe opened its Modesto location in May, serving up conchas — Mexican sweet breads — bigger than the size of your head and drinks that are...
Winemakers weigh in as San Joaquin County grape crop value decreases nearly 19%
The sound of crushing grapes fills the air in Lodi this fall. The grapes are sweet, with some saying this is the best crop they've had in years, but it may not be enough.
Small Business Spotlight: 4Ever Paisley Boutique
On 11th Street in downtown Tracy, students at Tracy High can support 4Ever Paisley Boutique, a store that features artsy and creative designs with unique clothing, jewelry and accessories. Alyssa Hunter, an employee at 4Ever Paisley Boutique, shared her suggestions. “Whenever you’re here, always ask for Nicole.”...
19-Year-Old Stockton Man Fatally Shot by Police After Alleged Confrontation and Foot Chase
A 19-year-old man, identified as Rocco Robinson of Stockton, has died following an officer-involved shooting after an alleged confrontation with local law enforcement. The incident occurred Tuesday evening while Stockton police were carrying out a proactive vehicle inspection near the intersection of Doray Court and...
Modesto works to build replacement program after Downtown Streets Team announces statewide shutdown
The Downtown Streets Team, which provides job training and cleanup crews while helping unhoused individuals transition to housing, announced that it will close its statewide operations at the end of October after 20 years.
Gray foxes aren’t new to Modesto’s urban areas. So why are they more visible...
As the sun sets at Tuolumne River Regional Park, small gray foxes come out of areas of brush near the river to wander the oak groves. Residents say they see them all the time as they traverse the walking paths abutting the Modesto Airport. Michael Hart, a volunteer with California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife,...
The Dreamy Rural Town In California Where Life Is Cheaper And Way Less Stressful
Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up to mountain views instead of traffic jams, where your mortgage payment doesn’t require a second job, and where you can actually breathe air that doesn’t taste like exhaust?. Welcome to Patterson, California – the Central Valley’s answer to...
San Joaquin County warehouses provide jobs, just not great ones, 2 supervisors say
Steady growth in the warehouse industry in San Joaquin County has proved to be a mixed blessing, two San Joaquin County supervisors told a forum Thursday night at Delta College. On one hand, warehouses provide jobs. On the other, the jobs often don’t pay enough to provide for a family,...