New Sam’s Club under construction in Lathrop, set to open in late 2026
(FOX40.COM) — Mossdale Landing Community Association announced on Facebook that construction is underway on a new Sam’s Club warehouse store in Lathrop. According to officials, the location is expected to be open in late autumn 2026. The membership-based warehouse club will be built within the Stanford Crossing South...
Once-prominent scientist will turn himself in, Stanislaus prosecutors say
The director of a Riverbank company, alleged to be responsible for a chemical explosion , will turn himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest last week. Henry “Mic” Meeks, 77, faces felony charges of illegal storage, transport and dumping of highly flammable magnesium-aluminum powder, also known as...
Hogan High School Class of 1985 Reunion: Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc in Stockton
Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc: Hogan Spartans '85 Brotherhood at the Lake. Laughter, old stories, and lifelong bonds as the Class of 1985 reunites at Michael Dondi Reyes' birthday celebration. There is a specific kind of laughter that only comes from brothers who have known each other for over four...
Clery crime log: Four incidents reported March 1-7
The first week of March saw four incidents, including an act of larceny (1), disturbance (1), traffic stop (1) and verbal disturbance (1). The larceny occurred on campus at the Student Rec Center and is now closed. This incident occurred on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:32 p.m. The disturbance took...
Soaring gas prices affecting California agricultural co-ops
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
Turlock’s on-demand bus offers affordable alternative to Uber, Lyft
Instead of Uber or Lyft, Barbara Lewis Jensen calls the bus. She phones Turlock Transit a few days in advance to schedule a ride. The day of, she gets a text with an estimated time when the green bus will be outside her door. She said the estimates have been pretty on target. “I would much rather pay $2.50 than $40,”...
SUSD Trustees deny KIPP petition for University Park high school
More than 100 community members arrived at the Stockton Unified School District board meeting this week to support KIPP Public Schools during a public hearing to determine the fate of their petition to establish a new high school in Stockton. Itzel Velazquez, a 9th grader at KIPP High School, which...
Stanislaus County Fentanyl and Firearm Trafficking Ring Member Sentenced to Over 11 Years in...
March 11, 2026 – Oleg Arreola, 28, of Modesto, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley. to 11 years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a drug and firearm trafficking conspiracy in Stanislaus County, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.
Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte’s planned closure of Modesto plant
Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.
See behind the scenes in kitchen at Modesto restaurant as chef preps special menu
At the end of 2025, I conducted a poll series where you, readers, determined the best coffee shop, pizza place, taco truck, hangout spot, catering company and home kitchen in Stanislaus County. I informed you that the series was going to lead to a community-style event. After much consideration, it was determined...

















