CHP cadet dies after crashing into big rig in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — A CHP cadet died along Interstate 5 Sunday night after crashing into the rear of a big rig in Stockton. The California Highway Patrol said the collision happened just before 10 p.m. along northbound I-5, at Benjamin Holt. CHP said Peter Steve Lopez Pelaez, 24, was...
Food contamination risk an issue for several Stanislaus County restaurants
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Several Stanislaus County food facilities were in violation of the health code for food contamination risks...
Blue city mayor rocked as gunfire hits home, says ‘none of us are immune’...
Mayor Christina Fugazi's Stockton home was hit by a stray bullet during what her office called a gang-related shooting that wounded two teenagers over the weekend.
Livermore High alum, girlfriend guilty in Tracy murder trial
A Livermore native and his girlfriend were found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges last week for killing a stranger during a confrontation at a Tracy gas station more than three years ago. Stockton residents Jeremy Wayne Jones faces a possible base term of 27 years to life in...
Modesto’s ‘No King 2.0’ Demonstration Ends with One Arrest and Ensured Public Safety
During a demonstration dubbed "No King 2.0," the Modesto Police Department reported a mostly contained situation, with approximately 1,200 demonstrators taking to the streets last Saturday. The event, which commenced at Standiford Park and progressed along McHenry Avenue, was under close watch by MPD officers who...
Stanislaus Supervisors to consider eminent domain for Kilburn Road Bridge Project
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity on Tuesday to acquire property by eminent domain for the long-planned Kilburn Road Bridge replacement over Orestimba Creek near Crows Landing. The resolution targets two parcels—owned by Zachary J. and Audrey N. Maring and the...
Child critically injured in Stockton car crash
A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after an overnight car crash in Stockton, officials said. At 12:31 a.m. on Tuesday, police officers responded to reports of a collision at Pacific Avenue and Northbank Court, just south of Bianchi Road, a Stockton Police Department spokesman said. Two sedans,...
Gustine’s newest superhero takes social media by storm: The Gustine Guardian
In a town where community updates often center around construction delays and sidewalk repairs, one man decided to turn frustration into laughter — and created a superhero in the process. Meet The Gustine Guardian, a cow-patterned, armor-clad hero with a red cape and a heart for humor. The character...
Man arrested at Stanislaus County fair files claim alleging deputies used excessive force
A Turlock man is filing a claim against Stanislaus County, alleging sheriff's deputies used excessive force when arresting him at the county fair in July.
WWII-era planes to soar over Modesto for preservation group’s flying clinic
The skies above Modesto are expected to be roaring with the sound of vintage warplanes through the weekend.
