Celebration of ’80s in Modesto features hit-making band with unmistakable look
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Ladies, stuff in those shoulder pads, and fellas, pop those polo collars — the ’80s are coming back in a big way to Modesto. A Flock of Seagulls, one of the more recognizable bands from the new wave era (think...
Second Weekend In April Events
There are many events this weekend first, the Oakdale Rodeo Queen Coronation is tonight, Thursday, April 9th at 6pm at the Oakdale Cowboy Museum, at 355 East F Street. The event is free, open to the public, and held along with an Oakdale Chamber of Commerce mixer. The young women will have competed in several events including speech, horsemanship, and ticket sales. Friday, is...
A conversation with Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse: Part 2
209 Multimedia reporter Joe Cortez recently sat down with Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse for a wide-ranging, two-hour interview at his office at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center. Here is Part 2 of the conversations with the sheriff:. Joe Cortez: OK, everything we talk about from this point forward...
Modesto Area Sheet Metal Apprenticeship and Training Trust Fund Receives Funding as California Invests...
April 10, 2026 - Sacramento — Continuing its leadership as a national model for apprenticeship innovation and workforce development, the Department of Industrial Relations and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) on Thursday announced $18.6 million in grants to support apprenticeship in the building and construction trades. This investment,...
San Joaquin County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Joshua Velazquez, Last Seen...
April 10, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they are trying to locate Joshua Velazquez, a 20- year-old man, was last seen on April 7, 2026, around 7:30 A.M. in the French Camp area near Matthew’s Road. He is 5’5”, 170 pounds, with...
Man shot by ICE officers says they fired before he moved his vehicle
The man shot by ICE officials Tuesday in Stanislaus County told his attorney that he has never been in a gang, and said he backed away in his car after ICE officials began firing. ICE officials said the officers had fired to protect themselves. An attorney for Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez says his client has had three surgeries and was shot more than a...
Modesto High unveils $5.5M agricultural farm building for hands-on student learning
(FOX40.COM) — A new chapter in hands-on education is taking shape in the Central Valley, as Modesto High School unveils a state-of-the-art agricultural farm designed to educate students about careers and practices in one of the region’s most vital industries. The new facility, located at 2573 Bangs Ave, spans more than 13,000 square feet and […]
3 Central Valley men indicted in alleged drug trafficking scheme involving 1M pills
(FOX40.COM) — A federal grand jury has indicted three Central Valley men on charges tied to a large-scale drug trafficking operation that authorities said distributed narcotics nationwide using the U.S. mail. According to the Department of Justice, Jose Mendoza, 35, of Merced; Jessy Johnson, 34, of Turlock; and Alejandro Perez, 43, of Crows Landing, were […]
Decades-old stolen car found in Merced River
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A car that was stolen over 21 years ago was recovered in the Merced River Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said. On April 8, the Merced Sheriff Dive Rescue and Recovery Team went to the Merced River near Robin Avenue in Livingston to look for a submerged vehicle. Due to the […]
Ceres police arrest man after loaded TEC-9 found during traffic stop
(FOX40.COM) — A man was arrested late Wednesday night after officers with the Ceres Police Department found a loaded firearm during a traffic stop. At about 10:46 p.m., officers were patrolling near Hatch and Herndon roads when they observed a black Nissan sedan commit vehicle code violations. Officer McClain initiated a stop and contacted the […]
