California retailer closing after more than 40 years
TURLOCK, Calif. — Minerva’s Furniture here is closing after 43 years of business. The Turlock, Calif.-based retailer, which was established in the mid-1980s by Carmen and Carlos Sandoval Sr., and later added their daughter and son-in-law, Fabiola Sandoval-Sanchez and Jorge Sanchez to ownership, has announced a going-ou
Two Stockton killings leave homeless community grieving, advocate says
STOCKTON, Calif. — Two fatal shootings involving members of Stockton's homeless community in less than a week have left advocates grieving and calling for change. The shootings happened near separate railroad tracks in Stockton during daylight hours Thursday and Saturday. While investigators say there is no evidence li
Big rig crash claims life of 70-year-old driver in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — A man died after a big rig overturned Thursday afternoon in Stanislaus County near Patterson, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP was dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to southbound Interstate 5, south of the Westley Rest Area. Upon arrival, officers found a red 2011 Freightliner tractor-trailer combinatio
Stockton hires new community services director
Stockton has hired a new director of the department responsible for the city’s libraries and recreation programs. Donte Watson will start work as Stockton’s Community Services Director on June 15, according to a city press release Thursday. Watson was formerly chief of parks and recreation for Santa Rosa, officials sai
Investigation underway after man shot near railroad tracks in Stockton
The man was taken to an area hospital, police said. No suspect details were available.
César Ascarrunz returns home after months of legal battles and family controversy
Music promoter regains access to residence following court actions in San Francisco and Modesto as investigations and legal disputes continue. In a dramatic turn of events, César Ascarrunz, the longtime San Francisco music promoter, businessman and cultural figure whose situation has drawn growing concern within the Ba
Who are Patterson’s top earners? See what every city employee made last year
Some city of Patterson employees made more in overtime than in their base salaries in 2025. The Bee examined compensation data for every Patterson government employee last year, including base pay, overtime, additional pay and benefits. City Manager Fernando Ulloa had the highest regular pay at around $238,000 but was
5 Local Gem Restaurants in Stockton, California that Serve the Best Food Ever
Stockton is a city with grit, soul, and a food scene shaped by generations of immigrants, farmers, and families who built their lives here. It’s warm, diverse, and full of flavour — a place where Southeast Asian markets sit next to old‑school diners, where Mexican bakeries thrive, and where comfort food reigns supreme.
Stanislaus leaders reject permit for firewood business by school. What concerns are
Students and teachers at Paradise Elementary School won’t have to deal with a noisy woodcutting business next door. Stanislaus County supervisors rejected an application to legalize a firewood operation on property next to the school on California Avenue, west of Modesto. On Tuesday, supervisors denied Anamiria Madriga
The Small, Rural West Coast City Known As The Apricot Capital Of The World
You can enjoy them dried or fresh. They can brighten up your breakfast parfaits and add oomph to your salads. You can bake, boil, or steam them to make delicious side dishes. You can even give your diet a magnesium boost using this delicious fruit. And while they're popular across the globe, it's a small, rural West Co
