🚧 Road Closures Across San Joaquin County March 8–14
Caltrans crews will be busy around San Joaquin County from March 8–14, 2026, with several lane and ramp closures for maintenance and construction. State Route 4: One-way traffic at the Old River Bridge continues 24 hours a day through November 2026. Vehicles over 34 feet should use SR-12 or I-205 instead. The Filbert...
Motorcyclist dies after Modesto hit-and-run, police say
A woman who was riding a motorcycle has died after a hit-and-run in Modesto late Friday night.
Jamestown man charged for human trafficking and firearm possession, authorities say
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A Jamestown man was arrested March 5 by detectives after being suspected of human trafficking, Stanislaus County Sheriff says. Joshua Talman, 36, was taken into custody on the charges of pimping, pandering, possession of a stolen firearm, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm, and...
Border-To-Tracy Coke Run Ends With 189 Kilos Seized, 8-Year Prison Term
A Tracy man is headed to state prison for eight years after authorities say he helped move a massive load of cocaine into San Joaquin County, a case that started with a semi‑truck rolling up from the Mexican border and ended with agents swarming a rural property on South Koster Road.
Owner, manager charged after chemical blast at Modesto waste facility
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office announced criminal charges following an investigation into a chemical explosion and fire at the Gilton Resource Recovery Facility that injured a worker and endangered firefighters. According to the DA’s office, the explosion happened on March 27, 2025,...
Suspect pleads guilty in 2024 hit-and-run that killed Stockton woman
A man accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened near San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton in 2024 has pleaded guilty, according to the victim's family.
Leaders unveil new solar panel system at Port of Stockton
San Joaquin County officials gathered to officially unveil the installation of a brand-new solar panel system at a facility at the Port of Stockton. Leaders said the effort is part of a push for more sustainable energy projects across the region.
Stanislaus Supervisors to weigh budget shift for Bonita Park playground design
Stanislaus County supervisors on Tuesday will consider a technical budget adjustment to keep the next phase of the Bonita Park and Pool improvements in Crows Landing moving forward, shifting funds to support design work for a new playground and related park amenities. The item, listed on the March 3 consent...
Pacific student says filming Steve Carell’s new HBO show in Stockton was a summer...
STOCKTON, Calif. — A University of the Pacific student who appeared as a background actor in the upcoming HBO show “Rooster” says the experience of filming alongside Steve Carell in Stockton was the highlight of her summer. Juli Alexander, a Pacific student studying communication, media and public...
A Strange Clue in the Woods Led to One of Northern California’s Biggest Meth...
Yesterday morning, while scrolling through the InTownapp with my coffee, a headline caught my eye: a massive drug bust somewhere in Northern California. The operation had an oddly playful name:“Operation Trash Panda.” But the story behind it was anything but lighthearted.
