Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out
Standing in a West Sacramento high school cafeteria in 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom promised fundamental reforms to the state’s job training programs. A few months later, he was in front of a fire truck in Modesto, and later, in a welding classroom in Redding, making the same promise. It...
Former Lodi city manager sues city, alleging whistleblower retaliation
Lodi’s former city manager is suing the city, alleging officials retaliated against him and later fired him after he raised concerns about financial controls, city credit card use and other issues at City Hall. Scott Carney filed the civil complaint June 4 in San Joaquin County Superior Court. The...
New report tallies $595,000 in vacation cashouts for executives at Stanislaus agency
The June 10 report sheds more light on unauthorized vacation increases for former Executive Director Rosa De Leon Park and two other StanCOG officials.
Patterson City Council member resigns, cites Brown Act concerns, possible leaks
Patterson’s City Council member for District B, Jessica Romero, announced her resignation Tuesday, alleging violation of state law and the breach of privileged information. Romero said what ultimately led to her decision to step down was her realization that she no longer had the ability to effect change while the pers
Semi truck towed for registration expired since 2024, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers that commercial vehicles are not exempt from registration requirements following a recent traffic stop in Merced County. On the morning of June 17, 2026, CHP Officer Briones initiated a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle traveling in Livingston, California, fo
Firearms, fireworks seized following search of Modesto home
(FOX40.COM) — One person was arrested after authorities seized over 500 pounds of fireworks from a home in Modesto, the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit said. Video: Region to see milder temperatures ahead of a warm Father’s Day weekend The agency said that on Wednesday morning, it assisted the Stanislaus Co
Olive Garden is Expanding to Riverbank
Olive Garden is heading to Riverbank, with a new location planned at 2101 Claribel Road as part of the fast-growing Crossroads West development at the corner of Claribel and Oakdale roads, according to a liquor license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The restaurant will b
Man sentenced to 102 years for 2018 Lodi murder
(FOX40.COM) — A man has been sentenced to 102 years to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 2018 murder in Lodi, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said. According to the DA’s office, on May 15, 2018, the victim, Rodrigo Ignacio, was in his front yard with his brother and […]
Patterson Man Arrested Following $50,000 Agricultural Copper Wire Thefts in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit has arrested a 30-year-old Patterson resident following an investigation into a series of copper wire thefts from regional agricultural properties. The financial losses associated with the thefts in Monterey County are estimated to exce
Woman struck with ax when she intervenes in fight, Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office says
A woman is in stable condition after being attacked with an ax Tuesday night in Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a call at about 8 p.m. on the 400 block of Spruce Street. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim said she intervened in an argument between a man and

















