6 inmates may have overdosed at jail in Stanislaus County, fire officials say
MODESTO, Calif — Six inmates may have overdosed Saturday at a Stanislaus County jail facility, prompting a response from Modesto city medical personnel, authorities said. Around 10:30 a.m., two Modesto Fire Department units arrived at county jail for six inmates that possibly overdosed on an unknown substance,...
The crisis of physician shortages globally
Patients once traveled on foot from Afghanistan to see my father, a Cleveland Clinic-trained doctor who practiced in Peshawar, Pakistan. It is easy to attribute such health care to a developing country. But California’s economy outperforms whole nations, and patients in the Central Valley still drive for hours to get...
Turlock reverend: Religious freedom for all, including detained immigrants | Opinion
Religious freedom begins at home “ Turlock reverend: Catholics must speak up against deportations | Opinion ,” (modbee.com, July 20) On All Saints’ Day, clergy, religious sisters and laity — including a Chicago auxiliary bishop — were barred from bringing the Eucharist to detainees at the Broadview immigration...
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Receives $90K Traffic Safety Grant from California OTS
In a push to bolster road safety in Stanislaus County, the local Sheriff's Office has secured a substantial grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). According to the office's social media announcement, the program funded by the grant will run through September 2026, dedicating $90,000 towards a...
Merced CHP Arrest Mustang Driver Following Late Night High-Speed Pursuit in Livingston
November 16, 2025 – Merced CHP officials report that officers attempted to stop a Mustang on Mercedes Avenue near Santa Fe in Winton. The driver chose to flee and pushed speeds close to 120 miles per hour before the pursuit ended on 9th Street and Park Avenue in Livingston. When someone decides to run from law...
Stockton Police Department Seeks Public’s Aid in Homicide Case After Man Found Shot on...
Stockton has been touched by tragedy as a homicide case shakes the community, with the Stockton Police Department seeking the public's help. Adam was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 8600 block of Santa Paula Way on the night of August 3, 2025. This plea for information comes in the wake of his subsequent...
Modesto man killed in Northern California solo vehicle crash, news outlet reports
A Modesto man was killed in a solo-vehicle crash on Friday morning in Lake County, according to a report published by Lake County News . Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 30-year-old Gabriel Guarchaj-Ajtzalam, according to Lake County News. The Bee had not independently verified his place of...
Modesto stabbing sends one to the hospital, according to officials
Police and fire officials responded to a report of a stab wound victim in west Modesto early Saturday morning, according to the Modesto Fire Department. An MFD battalion chief, along with officers from the Modesto Police Department and paramedics, found the stabbing victim just after midnight when they arrived at the...
Clery crime log: Three incidents reported Nov. 1–8
Three incidents have been reported so far in November. On Nov. 1, a combined Verbal Disturbance and Verbal Domestic report was made off campus at 4:32 A.M. During the week of Nov. 2-8, incidents of Indecent Exposure and Public Intoxication occurred off campus in the morning. All incidents were resolved...
Seeking Connections: A Newcomer’s Quest for Friendship in Stockton
A recent college graduate, who has just moved to a new city, is seeking to meet new people around their age. They have a wide range of interests including fitness, music, board games, computers, food, thrifting, and exploring new hobbies. Feeling a bit bored, they decided to reach out on social media for suggestions...
