Orestimba student wins top honors for documentary on Betty Ford’s impact
NEWMAN — Orestimba High School junior Kelly Zapien earned first place in the Senior Division Documentary category at the Stanislaus County National History Day competition on March 7, advancing to the state finals with a project she says reflects both her passion for women’s history and her pride in representing her...
Operation STRAP enforces firearm compliance in San Joaquin
The San Joaquin County Probation Department partnered with the District Attorney’s Office Investigators to conduct Operation STRAP last weekend. The operation focused on enforcing firearm laws and ensuring compliance with Proposition 63, which requires individuals prohibited from owning firearms to relinquish them.
Baby Animal Days returns to Modesto’s Dutch Hollow Farms
(FOX40.COM) — Spring is in the air at Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto, and with it came a wave of tiny, furry new arrivals. The farm officially kicked off its annual “Baby Animal Days” this week, inviting families to experience a seasonal baby boom up close with bunnies, fluffy chicks, bouncing baby goats, and more. […]
GUSD authorizes layoffs of seven ELOP positions
Gustine Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to layoff seven expanded learning opportunities program positions during Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. Five ELOP paraprofessional and two leader positions, a full-time equivalent of 3.76, will be laid off. According to the agenda documents, the...
NCLUSD union members express concerns over layoff notices
Union members from the California School Employees Association Newman-Crows Landing Chapter 551 spoke about their concerns of recent layoff notices during the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District Board of Education meeting last Monday. Last month, the Board of Trustees voted 3-2 to cut 17 classified and...
New businesses around Stanislaus, for ‘loverz’ of vintage, trampolines, Asian fare
Visits to thrift stores can be a shopping adventure. Some are more fun than others, but most can yield unique finds and treasures if you know where to look. Diego Ruiz and his wife, Brenda Pedraza, are pros when it comes to sourcing the items the cool kids covet. They started about two years ago by reselling...
21-year-old man struck by vehicle following Stockton altercation identified
A 21-year-old man struck and killed by a vehicle following an altercation in Stockton this week has been identified. Gonzalo Cervantes Jr., of Stockton, was identified as the man killed on Sunday, March 15 in the 3300 Block of East Main Street. Stockton police said Cervantes and the suspects had been involved in an...
Stockton mayor criticized for moving public comment, citing state law that doesn’t apply
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi continues to face criticism from councilmembers and residents after repeatedly shifting the timing of general public comment at council meetings and citing a state law that officials later confirmed does not require the change. Fugazi has moved general public comment to the end of...
Stanislaus County schools largely escape mass education layoffs across the state
Across California, school districts have announced mass layoffs in the hundreds and even thousands. While school districts in Stanislaus County have issued notices of anticipated layoffs, none have exceeded 30, and only one has been in the double digits. Ahead of the 2026-27 school year, Modesto City Schools...
Suspect Arrested for 2019 Murder of Missing 16-Year-Old Victoria Marquina of Sutter Creek
March 20, 2026 – Amador County District Attorneys Office officials report that on Tuesday, the Amador County. District Attorney's Office announced a major development in the 2019 disappearance of Victoria Marquina, age 16, of Sutter Creek. Joshua Martinez has been indicted and charged by a grand jury with the murder...
