Del Monte Foods to close Modesto plant
MODESTO, Calif. — Del Monte Foods is expected to close its Modesto plant. According to a statement from Del Monte Foods, the plant will close as part of a court-supervised sale process. The company said the business moving forward won't need the plant’s operational capacity, and an orderly wind-down...
Update: Agency has help for 1,800 losing jobs at Del Monte cannery in Modesto
Del Monte Foods will close its Modesto fruit cannery, a loss of about 600 year-round jobs and 1,200 more during the harvest. A union leader said Friday that workers were informed of the closure during meetings Thursday at the Yosemite Boulevard plant. Del Monte had filed for bankruptcy July 1 , prompting an auction...
‘Amazing eats.’ Stockton Restaurant Week kicks off with feast of cuisines
Stockton Restaurant Week returned on Friday for its 16th year. The 10-day dining experience kicked off on Friday, Jan. 16 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 25, highlighting Stockton's "diverse and growing culinary scene." There will be more than 30 restaurants participating this year. The dining event invites community...
Stockton man sentenced for running meth lab from his bedroom
(FOX40.COM) — A man from Stockton was sentenced to 5 years in prison after a SWAT team discovered a methamphetamine conversion lab inside his bedroom. Video Above: Elk Grove Police arrest three for grand theft, possession of meth, among other charges The San Joaquin County District Attorney, Ron Freitas, announced on...
As ICE fears grow, Stan State holds steady
The shootings of citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis has people on edge, including here in the Central Valley. The Signal staff reached out to people posting on social media about local ICE sightings, prompting us to provide our readers with information and an update. On...
CA County Expands Ambulance Services in Joint Agency Agreement
Lodi News-Sentinel, Calif. Jan. 14—The CENCAL Fire and EMS Authority Board of Directors has approved a contract with San Joaquin County to provide emergency ambulance response and transport within the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Mountain House and Tracy, as well as surrounding unincorporated communities. Pending final...
Macy’s to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy's announced that it's closing more than a dozen additional stores in 2026 as it pushes forward with plans to shutter underperforming locations to boost profitability. Approximately 14 stores are slated to close during the first fiscal quarter as part of its "Bold New Chapter" turnaround strategy, which includes...
Modesto’s zero-homicide year stands out – but experts urge caution
Modesto recorded zero homicides in 2025, marking the city’s first year without a killing in at least four decades, according to Modesto police. It’s a milestone that comes as violent crime declines across much of the country. While city officials say the outcome is worth noting, both police and outside experts...
Bottomless woman arrested after stealing semi truck with driver unloading in the back
A bottomless woman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after she stole a semi truck as the driver unloaded cargo in the back. The incident happened in the 100 block of Northwoods Avenue in Manteca, California on January 14th. According to Fox 40, a truck driver was unloading his trailer for a delivery to a nearby...
Police arrest 2 suspects after nearly 50 vehicle break-ins at Northern California lodge
(FOX40.COM) — Two suspects were arrested on Thursday for the alleged break-in of nearly 50 vehicles at a Northern California lodge last Thanksgiving. • Video Above: Property crime statistics Around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2025, the Manteca Police Department responded to the Great Wolf Lodge at 2500 Daniel Street for...
