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Federal prosecutors say a massive pill seizure at a Turlock warehouse has landed three Central Valley men in some very serious trouble. Investigators reported finding roughly one million pills believed to contain methamphetamine, and the March 26, 2026 arrests have now turned into an eight-count federal indictment accusing the trio of running a parcel-shipping drug pipeline that stretched across multiple states.

April 12, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has warned that California is running out of time to contain the rapid spread of invasive golden mussels, calling for immediate state action to protect water infrastructure, agriculture, and ratepayers. Speaking during a State Budget Subcommittee hearing, Ransom urged funding...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three Central Valley men have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized approximately one million pills containing suspected methamphetamine from a Turlock warehouse. A federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment on April 9 against Jose Mendoza of Merced, 35, Jessy Johnson...

STOCKTON, Calif. — Stormy weather across Northern California forced widespread cancellations and last-minute changes Saturday, disrupting events from Stockton to Lodi, Fairfield to Natomas, and Oroville to Loomis. At the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, a car show planned for Saturday never got underway. Dark clouds and uncertain...

Modesto, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, is an agricultural powerhouse. Its food scene is a direct reflection of this bounty, with a strong focus on fresh, local ingredients. While it’s the birthplace of “American Graffiti” culture, its culinary identity is surprisingly diverse. You’ll...

It’s one of those times of year when familiar events start to circle back on the calendar. For many in Stockton, that includes a weekend built around food, family and local tradition. The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is returning for its 40th year later this month at the San...

New video from a witness has emerged showing an ICE shooting on a Central Valley road this week, and it's raising questions about the agent's version of what happened. The agency had said they were stopping a wanted gang member in connection with a murder investigation and opened fire after he tried to hit them with his car. But a witness, and her video...

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcemen t officers in Patterson on Tuesday morning. In the days since the shooting, a vast amount of information has been cast across multiple platforms as everyone from law enforcement and elected officials to community members and organizations tries to piece together what happened and why. Here’s what we do and don’t know...

A 52-year-old man was shot in Stockton's Seaport District on Friday night after allegedly being confronted about where he parked his RV. The victim was allegedly accosted after he parked in the 2700 block of Indiana Street by a man who demanded he leave, according to the Stockton Police Department.

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Stockton neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to pets and garden materials.