Man allegedly jumped into passing truck after attempted robbery, Stockton police say
STOCKTON, Calif. — A man who allegedly jumped into the truck bed of a passing pickup after attempting to rob an elderly woman was arrested Saturday in Stockton, police said. The man, 25, is accused of assaulting and taking the property of a 70-year-old woman around 6:50 a.m. at Riverbrook Drive and Pine Meadow...
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Stockton’s Lakeview District, Police Seek Witnesses
A tragic incident occurred on a Friday night in Stockton's Lakeview District when a man was struck by a vehicle. KCRA reports that the Stockton Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on the 4900 block of Pacific Avenue. On arrival, they discovered an unresponsive adult male who later...
Stockton City Leaders Join Volunteers at Emergency Food Bank
On Monday, November 3, members of the Stockton City Council rolled up their sleeves alongside local elected officials to volunteer at the Emergency Food Bank on Scotts Avenue. From 11 a.m. to noon, city leaders helped sort, pack, and distribute food to families in need — a visible show of solidarity during a time of...
Homeless Documentary Comes to Modesto’s State Theater
When Richard Anderson asked me whether I would be interested in helping make Homeless in Modesto II, I wondered whether he had forgotten my manifold deficiencies at film, most of which he had suffered with his usual kind tolerance during the making of Homeless in Modesto I. It’s impossible to...
A thriving Tuolumne River starts now
California is at a crossroads in water management. The choices we make today will shape the future of our rivers, our communities and our ability to thrive through drought, flood and a changing climate. Fortunately, one of those choices is clear and ready to be implemented now: the Tuolumne River’s Healthy Rivers and...
Stockton employee detained shoplifting suspect until officers arrived, police say
STOCKTON, Calif. — An employee detained a shoplifting suspect until officers arrived and arrested him Saturday in Stockton, police said. The 25-year-old employee was working around 1:30 p.m. at a business along the 600 block of North Wilson Way when they confronted Lazan McDonald, 29, for allegedly shoplifting...
The Dreamy Town In California Perfect For Retiring Without Breaking The Bank
Imagine finding a slice of California where your retirement savings actually feel… sufficient. That’s not fantasy—it’s Newman, a charming Central Valley town where retirees discover they can have their financial cake and eat it too. Nestled in Stanislaus County, this community offers what seems increasingly mythical...
Driver dies days after Modesto crash on Pelandale Avenue
A driver who was ejected from their vehicle in a crash in Modesto last week has died, authorities say.
Two suspects arrested in ‘targeted’ killing of man at Stockton gas station
A man and woman were being held without bail Monday on murder charges as suspects in a Stockton gas station parking lot shooting that killed a man, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the man crashed a vehicle into the side of a building,...
Stockton mom hosts free food giveaway to help local families
(FOX40.COM) — While food insecurity continues to affect many families across San Joaquin County, one Stockton woman is taking matters into her own hands. Brittany Ortega, a single mother and Delta College student, is organizing a community food giveaway this weekend at Brotherhood Park in Stockton. The event will...
