Arrests made in Stockton connected to federal takedown targeting international crime networks
A major federal takedown targeting international crime networks has reached into Northern California, as federal prosecutors say they have charged dozens of people connected to three India-based organized crime groups.
13 Men Arrested During Online Child Predator Operation; Including Suspects from Turlock, Fresno, and...
July 12, 2026 – Turlock, CA – Turlock Police Department officials report that they worked in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, recently conducted an online predator operation targeting individuals attempting to engage in illicit activities with underage children. The operation resulted in the arrest
Axel, a beloved sheriff’s K-9, is retiring to chase balls instead of suspects
While other German shepherds roamed backyards or barked at mail carriers, Axel was out hunting down illegal narcotics and going on search-and-rescue missions. Now after five years as a loyal trained companion to a deputy in the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office (that’s 40 in “dog years”), Axel is heading into a well-
Modesto region could get bit of a weather surprise. What’s in the week’s forecast
The Modesto region’s weather often can be a factor when the Stanislaus County Fair comes around. And the fair is upon us, running through Sunday, July 19, in Turlock. The coming week could have a day or two with some not-so-typical July weather, including one expected to be mostly cloudy and another holding a chance of
California Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom Secures $2.5 Million for Honeybee Health Program
July 11, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom announces that the 2026-27 State Budget includes $2.5 to. support the Managed Honeybee Health Program, building on her continued advocacy to protect honeybees, support commercial beekeepers, and strengthen California agriculture. This follows Assemblymembe
Bee’s top stories: Modesto eatery tries to stay open, street reopening relieves traffic
From a beloved Caribbean restaurant fighting to stay open to a city attorney named in a lawsuit alleging credit card misuse, the past week brought major developments across Stanislaus County. Here’s a roundup of the biggest local stories of the week. Here are key takeaways: Cariblue Restaurant, voted best new restauran
Grieving Stockton family remembers man who died in solo crash
The family of a 37-year-old Stockton man who died this month in a solo-vehicle collision that injured a 10-year-old boy said they want their loved one remembered for who he was, not how he died. A memorial site sits near a stop sign at West Magnolia and North Edison streets for Andres Jose Ochoa, who died on July 3. Ju
University of the Pacific, California’s oldest university, celebrates 175th birthday
California's oldest university marked a major milestone on Friday.
Ripon High has plan for state-mandated mascot change but seeks OK to keep ‘Indians’
The Ripon Unified School District has a solution for Ripon High, which must drop its “Indians” mascot, according to a California law that went into effect July 1. Assembly Bill 3047 , the California Racial Mascots Act, was passed in 2024 and mandates that all California public schools not operated by tribal organizatio
Massive FBI bust of India-based gangs nets 2 Stockton men; 23 local sites searched
Two Stockton men were among those arrested by federal agents as part of a massive crackdown on organized crime operations based in India and operating across the globe. Gurlal Singh, 22, and Sahibdeep Singh, 24, are alleged members of a criminal gang based in the Punjab region of India. They are charged with racketeeri
