Modesto CA

Thousands of pounds of suspected methamphetamine, totaling a street value of about $4 million, were seized in Northern California late last month, making it one of the largest domestic methamphetamine seizures in U.S. history, authorities said.

Investigators arrested an executive Wednesday as part of a lengthy probe into a chemical explosion at a waste facility in Riverbank that injured a sanitation worker. Phillip Whitmore, manager of Advanced Material Manufacturing Technology LLC, was arrested on suspicion of the illegal storage, transportation and...

Three men found dead inside a vehicle over the weekend in south Stockton, in a possible fentanyl overdose, have been identified. Carmelino Jimenez Aguilar, 39 of Stockton; Pedro Gonzalez Perez, 24 of Stockton; and Pablo Diaz Lopez, 28 of Stockton, were identified as the men found in the car, the San Joaquin County...

Amazon will begin operation of a next-generation fulfillment center in north Modesto within the next two months, a spokeswoman said. Natalie Banke, representing Amazon, said the facility at the southeast corner of Kiernan Avenue and Tully Road will be a same-day fulfillment center, enabling customers to receive...

Steve Ringhoff is a former journalist with the Modesto Bee who went into law and retired after a career as a practicing attorney. Nature was part of the allure of Diablo Grande from the beginning, when deer could be seen trimming the hillside oaks while standing on their hind legs.

Stockton residents have a chance to do something simple this spring that will make the city greener for decades: grab some gloves, bring a friend, and help plant trees. Tree Stockton is hosting its 2nd Annual Arbor Day Community Tree Planting on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at American Legion...

The best of the best. Inside Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield from Feb. 26-28, the CIF State Wrestling Championships tested California’s toughest wrestlers. When it was over, only eight in each weight class stood on the podium. Four San Joaquin County wrestlers fought their way into that exclusive group — one...

The Stockton City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Marci Arredondo as city attorney pending a background check. According to a copy of the employment agreement read aloud at the meeting by Mayor Christina Fugazi, the three-year contract provides for an annual salary of $315,000, with possible...

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and country-pop icon LeAnn Rimes is headed to Stockton for a special one-night performance at the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, June 5—giving local fans a chance to hear some of the most recognizable hits of the last three decades in an intimate, landmark venue.

Voting is now open for the Manteca Bulletin Readers’ Choice 2026 awards. Residents are encouraged to support local favorites like The Hope Chest Thrift Store in categories such as Thrift Store, Bargain/Discount, and Apparel for Women, Men, and Children. The store is known for offering affordable items and fostering...