Modesto CA

NEWMAN — A Modesto man was arrested late March 23 after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit that ended with the help of spike strips and a police K‑9, according to the Newman Police Department. The incident began at about 9:46 p.m., when Officer Freeman attempted to stop...

A North Highlands resident who was shot and killed in Stockton this week has been identified by the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Derrick Lee Walthall, 43, was identified as the man killed on Monday, March 30 on South Commerce and West Main streets in Stockton. Stockton police said officers...

The Modesto City Schools board conditionally approved a new cellphone policy Monday night, directing staff to revise the proposed language. Because this is a new policy under the student conduct code, it will come back to trustees with their requested changes on April 20 for an additional review. The new policy was...

(FOX40.COM) — A 2-year-old child was found dead following a residential fire on Wednesday morning in Turlock. Firefighters with the Turlock Fire Department responded around 9:20 a.m. to a working structure fire in the 1200 block of Expedition Drive, where they found heavy flames in the rear of the home extending into...

I fear I have underestimated a business that will soon open in Modesto. I saw that 85°C Bakery — a chain of 1,000-plus stores that originated in Taipai City, Taiwan, in 2004 — put signage up on a unit in the Walmart shopping center on McHenry Avenue. I thought, “Cool, we’re getting another bakery.” But it wasn’t...

April is loaded with a huge variety of performing arts, from “live” dinosaurs, to Bee Gees Tributes, Opera and even some cool new indie performances. The arts are one of the keys to making Modesto special. It’s so vital that we support the arts, and it’s not just about going out to see a show. We are unique and it...

A 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Stockton earlier this week, with police suspecting it was a homicide. According to the Stockton Police Department, their officers were alerted to a report of a person shot in the area of South Commerce Street and West Main Street around 12:30 a.m. Monday. When they arrived,...

San Joaquin County submitted almost $19 million in funding requests to federal lawmakers, covering 10 projects throughout the county, including at Stockton Metropolitan Airport.

Stanislaus County has several hands-on jobs open for folks who like to keep spaces clean and running smoothly. Whether you’re experienced in floor care or just want steady work keeping facilities in shape, there’s something here for you.

Manteca was supposed to be "Monteca" but that was before the railroad made a typo.