Bomb threat reported at Ceres Police Department. Lockdown lifted after investigation
A bomb threat reported Friday morning at the Ceres Police Department prompted temporary lockdowns at nearby facilities before authorities determined the threat was not credible, officials said. The Police Department said it received a call just after 9 a.m. reporting a bomb threat directed at the department. Law...
New Modesto camera catches over 400 red-light runners
MODESTO, Calif. (FOX26) — More than 400 cars have been caught running red lights since a new camera was installed in Modesto. A new camera was installed at Briggsmore Avenue and Coffee Road. In the first 11 days since its installation, more than 400 cars have been caught with...
Modesto police find federal agencies had prohibited access to license plate data
The Modesto Police Department recently discovered that several federal agencies — including Border Patrol — had access to information from its Automated License Plate Reader system, despite a California law restricting data sharing. As the name suggests, ALPR technology automatically detects license plates, helping...
Tree trimming and road closures in Downtown Modesto
The City of Modesto Forestry team will be trimming trees and removing hazards in Downtown Modesto over the next few weeks. Expect road closures, no parking signs, and lane restrictions during this work.
Stockton welcomes the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year celebration
Stockton's Chinese New Year Celebration returns this weekend to the First Baptist Church of Stockton. The celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the First Baptist Church Community Center at 33 W. Alpine Ave., in Stockton. Doors open at 10 a.m. the day of the event. "This annual celebration...
Man stabbed during argument in Stockton, transported to hospital
(FOX40.COM) — One person was transported to the hospital after being stabbed during an argument in Stockton on Thursday. The victim, described as a 45-year-old man, was walking near El Dorado Street and Loretta Avenue in the Bear Creek District. The suspect, a Hispanic man, approached the victim and an “argument...
Citizens’ commission considers 46% raise for Stockton City Council
A citizens' commission reviewing compensation for elected officials is considering an increase to Stockton City Council salaries, including a proposal to raise annual pay to $45,000 — about a 46% increase from current levels — as it prepares for a public hearing later this month. During a meeting on Thursday, March...
Ceres police investigating bomb threat against department
An investigation is underway after Ceres police say they got a bomb threat directed at their own department.
Winton school employee arrested, put on leave for alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’
A student supervisor at Sybil Crookham Elementary School in Winton was arrested Thursday by Merced County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Edward Raymond Parsons 34, was booked on three counts of felony lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years. Bond was set at $450,000. A representative for the Sheriff’s Office...
City of Modesto Launches Red-Light Camera Safety Program
The City of Modesto has launched its new automated traffic safety program to change driver behavior, curb reckless red-light running at high-risk intersections across town, and make streets safer for all. The following locations were selected to launch 10 red-light cameras in several directions:. Eastbound Briggsmore...
