🏭 San Joaquin County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings $70K+
San Joaquin County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing, from precision machining to large-scale production. If you’re ready to build, lead, or inspect, these local employers are hiring now.
🏅 Stanislaus County Students Shine at 40th Occupational Olympics
More than 1,000 high school students from across Stanislaus County competed in the 40th Annual Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition on March 19, 2026, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Students took part in 16 career-themed competitions, from welding and robotics to child development and firefighting.
As temperatures rise, so does drunk driving, Northern California police departments hold DUI checkpoints
(FOX40.COM) — On Friday, the Elk Grove, Rocklin, and Modesto Police Departments hosted DUI checkpoints to raise awareness and get drunk drivers off the roads. FOX40 spoke with Lt. Greg Jensen with the Rocklin Police Department about the consequences of driving while impaired. “In 2023, 12,429 people lost their lives...
Meeting on Cesar E. Chavez Park name review
The City of Modesto will hold a special meeting of the Culture Commission to discuss next steps in reviewing the name of Cesar E. Chavez Park. Residents will have 30 days to submit new name suggestions for consideration.
Manteca launches new pilot program to create more food truck opportunities
Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.
Livingston adopts Ordinance 664 updating housing and zoning rules
The City of Livingston City Council has adopted Ordinance 664, which updates several parts of the city’s municipal code related to housing and development. The changes affect Title 5, Chapters 2–7, covering topics such as off-street parking, site plan and design review, density bonuses, use permits, ministerial...
‘Senior Assassin?’ No, just water guns, police say
(FOX40.COM) — Police responded to a local neighborhood after reports of a firearm, but all officers found were water guns in the hands of four high school seniors. Those seniors, who attended high school in Newman, California, were actually playing a game commonly known as “Senior Assassin.” It’s a popular game among...
Lathrop woman sentenced to prison for more than $1.2M IRS fraud scheme
A Lathrop woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service of more than $1.2 million. Amy Evangelista, 60, was sentenced Thursday, March 19 for two counts of aiding or assisting in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent tax return, according to the U.S....
Turlock City Council to consider appointing new city attorney
The Turlock City Council will consider appointing its new city attorney at its meeting on Tuesday. If approved, Katie O. Lucchesi would succeed George Petrulakis, who has served in the role under a contract between the city and his Modesto-based firm, Petrulakis Law & Advocacy, since February 2021. “I look forward to...
Five charged in methamphetamine conspiracy in California
SACRAMENTO, California - A federal grand jury has indicted five individuals from Mexico on charges related to methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution, according to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. Luis Reyna Carrillo, 33, and his wife Mariana Vanessa Mendoza Camacho, 33, both face...
