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April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day , but the region’s locally owned bookstores are celebrating throughout the month with the Central California Bookstore Crawl. Seven independent bookstores have come together with a fun way for eager readers to discover what the valley has to offer. The crawl was organized by...

STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton leaders have approved millions of dollars in new police technology, including a plan to add drones to emergency response, a move officials say could speed up response times but is raising concerns about surveillance and privacy. The Stockton City Council unanimously approved a $3.15...

STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton leaders approved a project Tuesday that will bring at least two new drive-thru restaurants to a north Stockton neighborhood, fueling a broader debate over the city’s growing number of fast-food establishments. For many residents, drive-thrus are a familiar part of daily life. Lighted menu...

2-Year-Old Killed in Turlock Fire as Authorities Charge Uncle With Murder A quiet Wednesday morning in Turlock, California, turned into […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

The driver killed Tuesday when he crashed into a tree off northbound Highway 99 in Turlock has been identified as 19-year-old Carson Souza, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office. California Highway Patrol officers had received a call at about 12:23 a.m. reporting a crash just north of West Main Street....

Modesto’s summer watering schedule just went into effect. In response to conservation goals set in 2015 — which required cities to cut water use by 25% during statewide drought conditions — Modesto enforces a three-day outdoor watering schedule from April 1 through Oct. 31. The schedule assigns specific watering days...

Valley Brew is temporarily closed after a portion of the brewery caught fire on Saturday. The Stockton Miracle Mile brewery at 157 W. Adams St. announced on Tuesday, March 31, that there had been a fire at the brewery in the early hours of Saturday, March 28. "To our incredible patrons and neighbors of Valley Brew ,...

April 2, 2026 - Stanislaus State has received an $817,141 grant from Health Net to expand clinical training capacity for nursing students at the University’s Stockton Campus, helping prepare more highly skilled nurses to serve the Central Valley. The grant will fund the creation of the Health Net High-Fidelity...

The local food scene in Stanislaus County is buzzing, and several well-known restaurants are hiring right now. Whether you’re after flexible hours or a full-time spot with benefits, there’s something here for you.

Stanislaus County is seeing strong demand for experienced leaders across public service, education, and industry. If you’ve been waiting for a management role with real impact, these openings are worth a look.