Ballet Folklorico Raíces Mexicana helps keep culture alive through dance
Inside the studio, the sound comes first. Shoes strike the floor in rhythm. Skirts lift and turn. Children count steps under their breath while parents watch from the side, ready to fix a headpiece, adjust a dress or encourage a nervous dancer before the music starts again. For the students...
Alleged dealers appear in San Joaquin County court after ‘large drug bust’
(FOX40.COM) — Two suspects appeared in court for their arraignment after a drug bust conducted by San Joaquin County deputies revealed “dangerous amounts” of illegal drugs and a loaded gun. The suspects, 47-year-old Carla Lockhart and 28-year-old Fernando Valles Reyes, appeared in court for the first time Monday, acco
Busy Ceres, Turlock students add more to their workloads: being school board reps
In several K-12 school districts across Stanislaus County, boards of education include teen members who provide a student perspective. In the Ceres and Turlock unified school districts, four high school seniors were selected to serve as student representatives on the boards for the 2026-27 school year. Student represen
Former Gustine High principal leaves for new role at NCLUSD
Former Gustine High Principal Adam Cano is now the new assistant superintendent at Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District after he submitted his resignation earlier this month. His first day was on Monday, according to NCLUSD Superintendent Justin Pruett. Cano joined the district after Jessie Ceja, former assista
Stockton City Council may release confidential legal info Tuesday, ratify city workers’ contract
The Stockton City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to release a confidential email between the council and its lawyers — but what exactly the message contains is anyone’s guess. That vote is one of several major decisions the council faces Tuesday, according to the meeting’s...
2 fast food chains are opening their first Merced County locations. Here’s where
More dining options are on the way to Merced County. A new Quikway Travel Center is under construction in Livingston, which is approximately 16 miles north of Merced . It will bring two national restaurant chains to the Highway 99 corridor, along with fuel and other amenities for travelers. Here’s what to know: Where w
Scott Peterson Case Returns to Spotlight as California Prosecutors Clash With New Documentary Claims
This article was originally published on Crafting Your Home. A human contributor also wrote and edited the post. A new A&E docuseries…
Modesto Girl Drowns At Lake Don Pedro
Don Pedro, CA — A three-year-old girl from Modesto tragically drowned at the Fleming Meadows Lagoon at Lake Don Pedro. It happened at around 3:30 on Saturday afternoon. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office reports that she was first reported as missing, and as deputies were responding, she was located, and CPR was init
Campaign consultant for Stockton City Council races stabbed while sitting at bus stop
On July 16, a 54-year-old man was approached while sitting at a bus stop and accused of being "nosey," according to Stockton police. The suspect then pulled out a knife and attacked him.
Manteca daycare owner sentenced in baby’s death after wrenching hearing
Roxanne Helus , a Manteca home-based day care owner, was sentenced to six years in state prison for the 2025 death of 5-month-old Christian Olvera. Last month, Helus pleaded guilty to child abuse and endangerment , involuntary manslaughter – failure to perform a legal duty, and driving while under the influence. She al
