Vegetation fire destroys structures, kills livestock in rural Tracy
A vegetation fire driven by high winds tore through multiple structures and killed livestock Thursday evening in rural south Tracy, officials said
Suspect arrested with over a million lethal doses of fentanyl
(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s office announced a suspect was arrested on Wednesday for possessing over a million lethal doses of fentanyl. • Video Above: How deadly is fentanyl? Following a traffic stop, over one kilogram of powdered fentanyl was found in a man’s car, according to the...
Aerial spraying over north Modesto Friday night to combat West Nile Virus
Insecticide will be sprayed from an airplane over a north Modesto community Friday night to combat a growing presence of mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus, according to the East Side Mosquito Abatement District. The spraying will happen at about 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The spray will be aimed at an over 3,200...
First Amendment Coalition sues San Joaquin County over ‘unlawful’ autopsy report fees
A civil lawsuit accuses San Joaquin County of charging unlawful fees for autopsy reports in deaths involving law enforcement officers. The lawsuit was filed to enforce the people’s fundamental right to transparency about the use of force by law enforcement, according to the petitioners. The Investigative Reporting...
Vallarta Supermarkets Doubles Down in Modesto
One of California’s largest Latino-owned grocery chains is quickly doubling down in the city of Modesto. Following the success of its first Modesto location, which opened in February, Vallarta Supermarkets has revealed that it will open its second location in the city on Aug. 27. “The incredible response to...
New Stanislaus food truck serves up sandwiches, second chances. Find out where
A new Stanislaus County food truck is serving up savory sandwiches with a side of optimism. Opened Aug. 6, the Opportunity Truck is the newest venture from the Turlock Gospel Mission’s Nourish Kitchen program. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday, from noon to 2 p.m., the truck offers handheld foods that...
Health inspectors find cockroaches where drinks are served at Modesto bar
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed cockroaches and “slime mold” in a Modesto bar in late July,...
Stockton police to host DUI checkpoint ahead of weekend traveling
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department announced that it will host a DUI checkpoint ahead of the weekend. • Video Above: Why DUI checkpoints are announced by California law enforcement The checkpoint is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday at an undisclosed location within Stockton city limits. According...
‘I have a reliable car and that’s a good thing’: Stockton auto shop helps...
For Olive Arnold and her family, Tuesday was far from an ordinary hot summer day in August. The Sacramento resident received a refurbished, donated vehicle Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, during a ceremony at Fabian’s Collision Center at 2615 West Lane in Stockton. The giveaway was a partnership between Fabian’s Collision...
Stockton Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve Fatal Hit-and-Run on Eight Mile Road
In a concerning turn of events, the Stockton Police Department is currently seeking assistance in a hit-and-run case that led to a fatality last month. The social media announcement by the Stockton Police Department detailed that, on July 24, a 63-year-old male bicyclist suffered fatal injuries after being struck by...
