Stockton man killed in October gas station shooting identified by medical examiner
A 21-year-old man killed in what deputies believe was a targeted attack in Stockton was identified as Christian Alexis Vasquez, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's Office announced Tuesday. Two people, Haley Marie Morris and Samuel Victor Flores, were arrested and arraigned Oct. 31 in connection with the fatal...
Stockton police arrest parolee in Oct. 27 homicide on Market Street
A 35-year-old parolee has been arrested in connection with an October 27 homicide that happened in Stockton, police said on Monday.
Patrick, ‘a cherished horse’ in San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol, dies
Say what you will about the San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow, one thing’s for sure: He has a serious soft spot for horses and dogs. His office announced the death of “a cherished horse” on its Mounted Patrol Unit. The horse, named Patrick, died Saturday at age 21.
Show featuring ‘A-list Hollywood legend’ postponed in Modesto. See why
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. A sold-out show at the Gallo Center for the Arts featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman has been postponed. Previously set for Nov. 21 at the downtown...
Modesto Firefighters Quickly Extinguish RV and Barn Blaze on Wilkins Avenue, No Injuries Reported
Residents of the Oakdale Rural Fire District caught a sudden blaze last Saturday night when an RV parked on Wilkins Avenue caught fire, leading a rapid response from local firefighters. The Modesto Fire Department posted on their official Facebook page that their crew from Station 27 was promptly dispatched shortly...
Former Stockton Realtor found guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 Lodi homicide
A former Stockton Realtor was found guilty this week of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of a man in Lodi. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said the suspect was intoxicated and under the influence of mushrooms at the time. Scott Sherman, 40, was convicted Monday in connection with the...
Riverbank Residents Invited to Tour Local Industrial Complex with Councilmember Call on November 20
Councilmember Stacy Call of District 4 is inviting adults to tour the Riverbank Industrial Complex at 5300 Claus Road. The event will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tours will begin every 15 minutes.
Tracy Wins in Halloween Thriller 28-26
The Tracy High Bulldogs put a stop to the Kimball Jaguars’ fourth-quarter comeback to win 28-26 in a nail-biter. A game that through three quarters looked to be another blowout for the Bulldogs, turned out to be one of their most entertaining finishes of the year. The matchup started...
Stockton, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5 Near Fremont St. Causes Injuries
Stockton, CA (November 3, 2025) – A traffic collision involving multiple vehicles on I-5 South near the Fremont Street off-ramp left several people injured on Monday morning, November 3. According to the California Highway Patrol, an overturned vehicle was reported in the center divider just after 8:30 a.m. Emergency...
‘The $80 “Fee-Stack”’: We Audited Your Utility Bill, and It’s a Slush Fund for...
You open your utility bill. You’re braced for it. The cost of power, the cost of water… it’s high. But that’s not what makes you sick. You see a “$15.50 Public Purpose Program Charge.” A “$12.00 DWR Bond Charge.” A “$9.40 City Franchise Fee.” A “$22.00 Infrastructure Surcharge.” On and on and on, a stack of...
