Modesto CA

A rainy Thursday night screening of “Homeless in Modesto II” at the State Theatre spurred community discussion on both challenges and solutions for addressing homelessness. The Fog Light Media documentary is a sequel to retired Modesto Junior College professor Richard Anderson’s 2018 film . It can now be viewed at:...

(FOX40.COM) — A grieving family in Ceres laid their loved one to rest Friday, as the search continues for the person who opened fire at a Halloween party in Empire, killing 32-year-old Juan Loaiza and injuring two others. Hundreds filled the seats at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church, all dressed in black as they said...

Stockton’s City Council has voted to increase spending on three contracts for construction on its New City Hall by about $1.1 million total. Yet in recent months, the city increased spending on the same contracts by almost triple that amount, without a public vote or discussion. The most recent...

There has been a buzz of anticipation surrounding the opening of the new Jollibee branch near the mall. A few weeks ago, a drive-by revealed no signs indicating an opening date, leading to speculation and curiosity among potential customers. The expectation was that the fast-food chain would open its doors before the...

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 food facilities in Stanislaus County, including an elementary school, were in violation of the...

Stockton, CA (November 12, 2025) – Injuries were reported following a major traffic collision involving at least four to five vehicles on northbound I-5 near the Benjamin Holt Drive off-ramp on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. The California Highway Patrol said the accident involved a white Toyota sedan, a white Ford...

In October 2025, freshmen Claire Luebke and Jayden Hinton performed in their college’s production of 'Silent Sky,' a play based on the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Luebke played Henrietta, and Hinton played Peter Shaw, a character who is Henrietta’s love interest. Both students graduated from Ripon High...

San Joaquin County, California, has allocated $10.8 million for housing recovery. The funds support the Manufactured Home Replacement and Elevation (MHRE) Program. This program was created after floods affected the region from December 2022 to January 2023. It aims to help eligible mobile homeowners replace and...

Super-high-density olive orchards can grow strong with less fertilizer than expected, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The post Very dense olive orchards thrive on less fertilizer, research finds appeared first on AGDAILY .

Planning a birthday party for a 13-year-old can be a daunting task. With a myriad of interests and a growing sense of independence, finding the perfect celebration idea that will not only entertain but also engage them can be challenging. A recent discussion on social media has brought forth a variety of suggestions...