Business roundtable sparks economic development dialogue in Gustine
GUSTINE — Business leaders and residents gathered at City Hall on Sept. 17 to share ideas for boosting economic prosperity in Gustine, as part of a collaborative roundtable hosted by the City of Gustine, the Gustine Chamber of Commerce and the Gustine Downtown Business Association. The event drew local...
San Joaquin County welcomes Head Start expansion at new childcare facility
Head Start services will become more accessible to low-income families in San Joaquin County after the opening of the University Park Head Start facility later this year. The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) collaborated with the San Joaquin County Office of Education to open the facility, marking the...
MID Director Pumps River Water Across Property and Parcel Lines
On November 16, 2020, Chuck Birdsong installed a starter coupler that helped join one pipe to another so that water from the Tuolumne River could be pumped from the Rodoni property to the Rairden property on leased ground also known as the AB La Grange Ranch. Both properties are along Highway 132, a few miles west of...
Newman Historical Society explores revival of California’s first school bus
On September 11, the basement of the Newman Museum buzzed with energy as members of the Newman Historical Society, community residents, and representatives from the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District gathered to discuss an ambitious project: bringing back the first motorized school bus in California...
Save Mart and Fantozzi Farms Team to Tell Farm-to-Table Story
Each year more than 14,000 visitors come to the Fantozzi Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Patterson, Calif. This year, the 10-acre maze not only offers fun for the whole family, it also tells a unique farm-to-table story starring The Save Mart Cos., the Central Valley grocer with deep roots in the Golden State.
Modernizing the Central Valley manufacturing sector is a win for good jobs, public health,...
California is a global leader in clean energy and economic innovation. We’ve proven that a strong economy and a clean environment go hand in hand, but there’s a critical sector we’ve left behind: the facilities that produce many of our everyday goods- from glassware to paper to food products- rely on decades old...
Jury convicts defendant in drive-by shooting that left teen quadriplegic
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced that a defendant was convicted by a jury on Thursday for eight charges, including attempted murder, stemming from drive-by shootings. Video Above: Stockton Police investigate separate shooting, stabbing in Seaport District On January 26,...
Drivers brace for yearlong closure of busy Riverbank-Modesto road
RIVERBANK, Calif. — A busy stretch of Roselle Avenue in Stanislaus County is set to close Friday for construction. The closure is expected to last up to a year. The road between Claribel Road and Plainview Road connects Riverbank to Modesto, making it one of just three direct routes between the two cities.
Northern California drug investigation uncovers large meth lab, arrests made
(FOX40.COM) — A drug-dealing investigation in Northern California led to the discovery of a large drug lab, several pounds of narcotics, illegal firearms, and an arrest. • Video Above: What do the different “schedules” of drugs mean? On Tuesday, the Modesto Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, and...
Stockton Engages Community in Miracle Mile Revitalization Plans
The streets of Stockton may soon dance with new life as the city works to revitalize its Miracle Mile. Following a public outreach meeting, the Stockton design team gathered community input for a makeover of this historic district. The project, reportedly aimed at making pedestrian safety improvements and reviving...
