How a small Modesto group raised $3 million for a beloved community library |...
When asbestos was discovered throughout the 50-year-old Modesto Library, a downtown landmark since 1971, the mini-facelift that had been planned for new lighting and some paint suddenly became an opportunity in disguise. Friends of the Modesto Library resolved to supplement the $18 million in public funds from...
Remembering Copperopolis: Our Town’s Rich Mining History and Preserved Landmarks
Copperopolis is a town in California’s Sierra foothills. It was established in 1860 after Hiram Hughes discovered copper ore at Gopher Ridge and the Napoleon Mine. The town grew as more claims, including the Union Copper Claim and Keystone Claim, were developed in the Copper Cañon Mining District. By 1861, the...
Report: Passenger seriously injured after jumping from car during Modesto pursuit
A passenger suffered major injuries early Saturday morning after jumping from a moving vehicle during a law enforcement pursuit in Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began at about 1:37 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, when a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic...
Two injured in Modesto propane tank explosion, fire officials say
Two adults were injured Friday morning after a propane tank explosion sparked a fire involving a van or RV in Modesto, according to the Modesto Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 7:18 a.m. to the 1200 block of Roselawn Avenue, where the two adults had been filling a small, camping-sized propane tank using...
Infant and Two Adults Dead After Traffic Light Violation in Stockton Collision
A traffic crash in Stockton on November 30 killed an infant and two adults. The California Highway Patrol reported the crash happened around 4:23 p.m. when a Ford ran a red light at Sanguinetti Lane and Wilson Way and hit a southbound Acura. The Ford then struck a light pole, as reported by KCRA.
Stockton Rapper NanoMB Denied Bail After Daughter’s Deadly Birthday Party
Luciano Guerrero will remain in custody after a judge ruled his parole violations and gang ties outweighed claims he was a victim. Luciano Guerrero was denied bail Thursday in a San Joaquin County courtroom after a judge ruled the Stockton rapper violated parole terms tied to a deadly mass shooting at his daughter’s...
Modesto taco truck owner chooses new name under threat of trademark lawsuit
The owner of a popular taco truck, once called Flaco’s Tacos, has chosen a new name for it after receiving a cease-and-desist order from a Chicago restaurant. Going forward, Rafael Calvillo’s taco truck will be called Tacomatic, he announced Saturday. Nearly three months ago, Calvillo was informed that he had until...
Out-of-state foundation invites gangs to ‘negotiate’ following Stockton mass shooting, law enforcement excluded
(FOX40.COM) — FOX40 is investigating a Texas-based organization’s plan to host a “multi-gang ceasefire negotiation” event on Friday. There was a lot of confusion surrounding the gathering as local law enforcement confirmed they were not invited and hosts refused to disclose the location. The foundation, which goes by...
Stockton Salvation Army steps up to support families in need during the holidays
For more than a century, the Salvation Army of Stockton has been serving its community.
Stockton gangs invited to truce talks after deadly birthday party shooting
Street gangs across Stockton are scheduled to take part in truce talks Friday, Dec. 12, in response to the Nov. 29 mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. The meeting is being organized by the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation , a Texas-based group formed after the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. The foundation said...
