25th anniversary of terrorist attack observed somberly across Stanislaus County
Communities across Stanislaus County joined the rest of the nation and much of the world Friday morning to commemorate the lives lost and the heroism shown in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Local observances led by fire and law enforcement personnel began at 8:46 a.m., the time on Sept. 11, 2001, wh
1,000 pounds of meth, $680k seized from ‘methamphetamine super lab’
(FOX40.COM) — Drugs, money and firearms were seized from a “methamphetamine super lab” after a search, officials announced Friday. According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, detectives executed a search warrant on the meth lab and seized “significant” quantities of narcotics, cash and firearms. The investigat
Calif. man stabbed and strangled postpartum girlfriend, hid her remains in a suitcase
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. (TCN) -- A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 74 years to life in prison in connection with the 2021 death of his girlfriend and an attack on his girlfriend’s mother. According to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, 24-year-old Brandi Hornsby was last...
Pair of Stockton men given life sentences for 2024 murder
(FOX40.COM) — A pair of Stockton men were given lengthy prison sentences for the 2024 murder of a man outside a liquor store, officials announced Friday. According to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old De’Arius Wilson and 24-year-old De’Andre Watts were found responsible for the shooting dea
Woman dies in fiery Highway 108 Stanislaus County crash
(FOX40.COM) — A woman is dead after a fiery two-vehicle crash on Highway 108 in Stanislaus County Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said officers responded to reports of a crash around 8:29 p.m. on Highway 108, east of Lancaster Road on Oakdale. Officers arrived to find the driver of a Hon
Man dies after accidentally shooting himself with gun, Turlock police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man is dead after accidentally shooting himself Thursday, according to the Turlock Police Department. TPD said officers responded to reports that a man had shot himself around 12:52 a.m. in the 600 block of Florence Street in Turlock. Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound and immediately p
Taste food and drink from more than 50 Stanislaus County businesses at one event
One of the county’s biggest foodie fests is back and celebrating 40 years of raising funds and showcasing local businesses. Edible Extravaganza will take place Sept. 24 at Modesto Centre Plaza between 6 and 9 p.m. VIP ticket holders can enter an hour earlier. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Center for Human Se
St. Basil Greek Food Festival returns Friday with new food item
The annual St. Basil Greek Food Festival has been a community staple for more than six decades. The three-day food festival returns to the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, Sept. 11 at 920 W. March Lane in Stockton through Sunday, Sept. 13. This year's festival hours are from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Satu
Driver killed in fiery head-on crash while trying to pass vehicle near Oakdale
The California Highway Patrol said a 2017 Honda Civic was traveling westbound when its driver attempted to pass another vehicle. The Honda then collided head-on with a Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Sudden cooldown to bring strong wind gusts to Fresno, Modesto. When and where
It has been an extraordinarily warm in recent days across California, with high temperatures reaching 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday not only in the Central Valley, but in portions of the Bay Area and around Los Angeles as well. The warm stretch comes to a close Friday, and this weekend temperatures will even dip i
