Modesto CA

Accountability for ICE “ Protesters gathered in Modesto to rally against ICE, the killing of Renee Good ,” ( modbee.com , Jan. 12) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a responsibility to enforce the law, and its officers should not be treated as the “enemy.” But accountability matters! People want the law...

It’s the news no one in Tracy wanted to hear. The Macy's on Naglee Road is officially closing. After 16 years of being the anchor of West Valley Mall, corporate has decided to pull the plug. A spokesperson confirmed they are closing "underproductive" locations to focus elsewhere. But what does this mean for us? When...

The family of a Stockton man killed this week in a collision involving a city employee wants answers. They say 68-year-old Joe Serna was killed and his brother, also 68, is currently fighting for his life.

January 25, 2026 - By Caleb Hampton - California farmers who grow fruit for canned products suffered a major setback last week as Del Monte Foods announced plans to close its only remaining cannery in the state. The Walnut Creek-based company filed for bankruptcy in July, citing burdensome debt payments...

RIVERBANK, Calif. — The city of Riverbank lived up its "City of Action" slogan when film crews arrived to shoot a Christmas movie. Hundreds of residents packed Plaza del Rio in downtown Riverbank to serve as extras in “The Christmas Ornament,” produced by Ornament Movie LLC, a Modesto-based company.

STOCKTON, Calif — Just under a week after gunshots rang out inside the Stockton Flea Market, killing two people and injuring another, families are still grappling with the trauma left behind — especially children who witnessed the violence firsthand. Six days after bullets pierced metal storefronts and blood...

In a recent enforcement effort, Modesto Police nabbed a driver under the influence after a routine traffic stop for speeding. The incident happened in a zone known for its high crash rates, a detail that underscores the area's need for persistent vigilance against reckless driving. The driver's impairment came to...

Modesto, California – A proposed update to Modesto City Schools’ mental health services policy has sparked strong reactions from parents, many of whom raised concerns about when and how families would be notified if students access counseling on campus. The debate unfolded during a recent school board meeting as...

Stockton City Manager Johnny Ford was involved in a car crash Thursday evening that killed one pedestrian and injured another a few blocks north of City Hall, sources have told Stocktonia. While Stockton police would not confirm the identity of the driver, sources who were not authorized to speak publicly...

As part of The Modesto Bee’s Best in Stanislaus series, readers voted Ricky’s Tacos in Modesto the best taco truck in Stanislaus County . The truck claimed first place in the contest, earning 9,144 of 14,454 votes. Readers praised the truck’s flavorful meats and owner Ricardo Serrano’s strong ties to the community,...