Applicants sought to serve on Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury
Applications are now being accepted for the FY 2026-2027 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury. Citizens interested in serving on the Civil Grand Jury are encouraged to contact the Grand Jury Office at (209) 525-4252 to request an application by mail, or they may visit the Stanislaus County Superior Court website at...
Farm worker advocate who worked with Cesar Chavez questions who knew of abuse claims
STOCKTON, Calif. — A longtime farmworker advocate who worked alongside Cesar Chavez says new allegations against the labor leader are shaking the Latino community and raising questions about who may have known. Luis Magaña, who met Chavez in 1974 at about 18 years old, working with him during a...
CA: $1.18B for Behavioral Health
California is expanding mental health and substance use disorder treatment statewide with a new $1.18 billion funding round, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced March 12. The investment supports 66 new projects across 130 behavioral health facilities, including rural and tribal communities, and creates additional residential...
What happens to César Chávez-named sites in Stockton, Modesto?
STOCKTON, Calif. — Questions about the legacy of César Chávez are surfacing across the Central Valley, including in Stockton and Modesto, after allegations of sexual abuse were detailed in a New York Times investigation. The allegations have led some cities to begin removing Chávez’s name from buildings...
The Lodi Gas Heist: He Built a 1,000-Gallon Truck Tank to Steal Fuel… Then...
Amid a global economy where fuel prices continue to stretch patience and wallets, one alleged thief in Lodi appears to have taken that pressure to an extreme, engineering a scheme that feels equal parts ingenuity ... Read more
Murder suspect Joshua Martinez arraigned in San Joaquin County Court
The suspect in the murder of a minor and multiple sexual offenses was arraigned in superior court, according to a press release from the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. Joshua Martinez, originally from Livingston in Merced County, was indicted on Monday by a San Joaquin County Grand Jury....
Stockton crime drops overall in early 2026, despite rise in rape and theft
(FOX40.COM) — Violent and property crime declined overall in early 2026 compared with last year, according to newly released data from the Stockton Police Department, though some categories showed mixed trends. Stockton police said the department’s report comparing January and February 2026 with year-to-date figures...
Daughter charged in connection with death of 80-year-old mother in Stockton
A woman was charged and arraigned in connection with the killing of her 80-year-old mother this month in Stockton. Trina Johnson is charged with the murder of 80-year-old Sue Johnson, who was found dead on March 13 in the 1400 block of Woodland Drive. Stockton Police Department spokesperson David Scott said Trina...
Salida Couple Faces 27 Counts in Year-Long Torture of 11-Year-Old Niece
A Desperate Plea Leads to Shocking Discoveries (Image Credits: Unsplash) Salida, California – Authorities in Stanislaus County uncovered a disturbing case of child abuse after an 11-year-old girl refused to return home on January 31, 2026, claiming physical mistreatment by her aunt.[1][2] Deputies from the Sheriff’s...
21-year-old man killed in hit-and-run over the weekend following altercation
A 21-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car during an altercation in east Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Officers responded to a crash that happened at around 10:50 p.m. Sunday near the 3300 block of East Main Street in the Park District of Stockton, police said. The victim and...
