Micke Grove Easter Egg Hunt on March 28
The County of San Joaquin announced the Micke Grove Easter Egg Hunt happening on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Micke Grove Park. The event will feature 25,000 candy and toy-filled eggs, kids crafts, face painting, food trucks, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Modesto meeting, seeking public input on Chavez Park name in light of allegations
The city of Modesto will have a meeting to discuss the name of Cesar E. Chavez Park. The special meeting of the Culture Commission is set for 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 23. The meeting is planned to discuss and determine the next steps in reviewing whether to rename the park. The process will include a 30-day period...
Pickup Races Past Crossing Arms as Freight Train Kills Two in Lodi
Two Lodi men were killed Saturday evening after a pickup truck drove through active railroad crossing arms and was struck by an oncoming BNSF freight train on West Armstrong Road in unincorporated San Joaquin County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 7:15 p.m. The 2007 GMC...
3 people, including 2 children, rescued from fire at Modesto duplex
Three people, including two children, were rescued from a fire at a duplex in the Modesto area early Sunday morning, fire crews said.
How has Modesto area responded to allegations of abuse by Cesar Chavez? What to...
A New York Times investigation published allegations that late labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused two minors in the 1970s and raped United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta. The fallout has reached Modesto and Stanislaus County, where leaders are considering what to do about a park, a mural, a school and...
San Joaquin County Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding the IRS...
March 22, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Amy Evangelista, 60, of Lathrop, was sentenced on Thursday. to 18 months in prison for two counts of aiding or assisting in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent tax return, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Image by myshoun...
Lost cat named Oasis in Manteca
A cat named Oasis was reported lost on March 16, 2026 near North Grant Street in Manteca, CA 95336. She is described as having a solid tan coat with a white patch on her face. The owner says Oasis is scared outdoors and may respond to her name but does not like to be held.
7th Street Bridge replacement project begins
Construction has started on the 7th Street Bridge replacement project in Modesto. The historic Lion Bridge, which has served the community for over a century, will be replaced with a safer, modern crossing over the Tuolumne River. The new bridge will include four traffic lanes, bike lanes, and protected pedestrian...
The couple allegedly dragged an eleven-year-old around on a dog leash, starved her, and...
A couple from Stanislaus County is in custody in connection with the alleged abuse and torture of an 11-year-old girl, authorities announced on March 16. 36-year-old Anthony Machuca and 37-year-old Priscilla Mestaz have been arrested and charged with 27 felony and misdemeanor counts related to the alleged...
Gustine warns of health concerns from cattle egret droppings in city parks
GUSTINE, Calif. (FOX26) — The City of Gustine is warning the public of health concerns of cattle egrets at public parks. Cattle egrets are a protected bird, but their presence can be a health concern due to the amount of poop they produce in an area. The city said...
