A National Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First Restaurant in Turlock with Employment Opportunities
Chick-fil-A is growing its California footprint with the launch of a new restaurant in Turlock. The outlet named Chick-fil-A Countryside & Tuolumne will officially open on Thursday, August 6. The locally owned and operated spot will bring the chain’s signature chicken menu while more than 100 jobs. First Chick-fil-A...
Stanislaus County health inspectors observe food being held at unsafe temperatures
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] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed potentially hazardous foods at unsafe temperatures and surfacing
First day of school brings excitement to Stockton Unified campuses
More than 32,000 Stockton Unified School District students returned to 55 schools on July 30 as the district began the 2026-27 school year focused on sustaining recent academic gains and expanding student support and school safety initiatives. At Spanos Elementary School in south Stockton, students walked onto campus c
Modesto man indicted on federal weapons charges, says U.S. Attorney’s Office
A Modesto man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of weapons possession, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. According to court documents, Amador Faalaga, 39, was found in possession of 16 rounds of nine millimeter ammunition earlier this month. Faalaga — who has a prior felony conviction for possession
Overturned big rig blocks State Route 33
(FOX40.COM) — Drivers should expect delays on State Route 33 after an overturned big rig blocked traffic Thursday morning. The southbound lane of State Route 33 is closed near Fink Road because of an overturned big rig trailer, the California Highway Patrol said. No one was injured in the crash. There is no estimated t
1 dead in Stockton hit-and-run, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man was killed Thursday morning in Stockton in what police suspect is a hit-and-run crash, officials aid. Officers with the Stockton Police Department were dispatched just after 7 a.m. to the area of East Martin Luther King Boulevard and South B Street after receiving reports of a person lying down on t
Jury selection to start in Stockton serial‑killer case tied to 2022 shootings
Jury panels are set to begin next month in the 2022 serial killings case of Wesley Brownlee – a man indicted on six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in Stockton. The jury in the case will be tasked with determining Brownlee’s mental competency to stand trial , which marks the first trial
San Joaquin County Homeowners Can Request a 2026-27 Assessed Value Review by Sept. 15
San Joaquin homeowners with Jan. 1, 2026 market value below assessed value can request a free informal review by Sept 15; appeals to Nov 30.
Oakdale man’s arrest on domestic violence charges results in ghost guns at home
On Monday, an Oakdale man was arrested following an investigation into a domestic violence incident, leading to the recovery of firearms, including ghost guns, firearm parts and manufacturing equipment at his home. Police said that the investigation began after the victim reported a prolonged assault, including strangu
Heat dome – brought by shifting weather – may linger over Fresno until next...
California is gearing up for high temperatures this weekend, and conditions will be especially hot and dry throughout parts of the Central Valley. Highs are expected to creep up to 107 in Fresno, Madera and Modesto by Monday. Similar temperatures are expected farther north in Stockton, Chico and Redding. A large heat d
