Modesto police sets up DUI checkpoint to curb impaired driving
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint Friday night as part of ongoing efforts to curb impaired driving. The checkpoint is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday at an undisclosed location. Officials said sites are selected based on data showing a history of crashes involving […]
Port of Stockton’s DeJesus says resolving dredging challenges will increase growth
Continued dredging issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) practices have frustrated the Port of Stockton’s ability to reach its legally mandated 35-foot draft undermining waterborne transport volumes of import and export cargoes, according to Kirk DeJesus, Executive Director, Port of Stockton. Resolving these challenges will increase...
After 30 years, Stockton cold case leads to arrest of 80-year-old man
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton man has been arrested in connection with a 1994 double homicide cold case, according to the Stockton Police Department. Officers responded to the 10000 block of Thornton Road in May 1994 after a report that a person had been assaulted. When they arrived, they found two people dead: Eugene Cates and Lawrence Loehr.
Stockton police expand online reporting submission features
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department announced the expansion of its online reporting abilities, as it implemented an evidence submission feature. According to SPD, the new feature is made to “improve accessibility, efficiency, and overall service delivery to the community.” The update allowed the community to submit photographs, documents and video files as they file […]
Graduation ticket allotment reduced amid venue capacity issues
Delta College has reduced the number of commencement tickets per graduate from five to three, citing limited seating and a sharp increase in participation for this year’s ceremony. In an email sent to graduates at 9:54 pm on April 21, the college said the change was effective immediately and...
Stanislaus County works with MJC to expand summer training for nursing students
Stanislaus County supervisors approved an agreement with Modesto Junior College to expand a summer nursing externship program and extend it for another 12 months. The vote Tuesday evening increased the dollar amount for the agreement between county Workforce Development and MJC from $200,000 to $283,192. The agreement, which began in July 2025, is part of the county department’s effort to expand career opportunities by...
NCLUSD moves forward with Orestimba High track project
The construction of the long-awaited all-weather track at Orestimba High School’s Warrior Stadium gets one step closer to starting after Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a bid last Wednesday. The more-than $2 million renovation, funded through Measure X, will focus on transforming the track surface...
Fremont Elementary to Celebrate Student Creativity at Multicultural Arts Festival
Free community event will showcase student performances, hands-on artmaking and the school’s transformation through the arts. Fremont Elementary will welcome families, students and community members for a colorful celebration of creativity, culture and student achievement during its Multicultural Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2021 E. Flora St. in Stockton.
Gustine FFA’s Baylor Bloom earns historic honors at state conference
GUSTINE — Gustine FFA member Baylor Bloom returned from the California FFA State Conference with a slate of major honors, marking a milestone both for himself and for the chapter. Bloom became Gustine FFA’s first State Star Agribusiness recipient, earned a State Proficiency Award in Agricultural Services and received...
Stan State students share their favorite off-campus spots
Many students have a go-to spot off campus, whether it’s a local cafe or a quiet outdoor setting. These locations offer a change of pace from daily routines and provide space for relaxation or productivity. Stan State students highlight a variety of off-campus places they frequently visit. Located approximately...
