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Public transportation is getting a summertime boost in Merced and Stanislaus counties, where residents can ride for free throughout the month of July — and in some areas, even longer. The annual Free Summer Fare program is back, offering no-cost rides on The Bus in Merced County and The...

(FOX40.COM)— Just days ahead of Independence Day, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a six-week operation seizing more than 12,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. While this year’s haul was less than previous years, law enforcement officials say it’s a sign their efforts are working. “From a law...

A new lawsuit alleges San Joaquin County failed to follow procedures that could have protected a 1-year-old boy from being beaten to the edge of death by his father. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Joaquin County Superior Court, alleges that San Joaquin County’s Department of Child Support Services and Human...

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The felony trial of Stockton Unified School District board member AngelAnn Flores was unexpectedly paused Tuesday after two jurors reported illness, prompting Judge Richard Mallett to cancel proceedings in Department 6D of the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Flores faces three felony charges—embezzlement of public...

Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte Union High School District is proud to announce that Superintendent Scott Nanik has been appointed to two key statewide boards focused on the future of California public education: the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Board, representing Region 6, and the Association...

A Stockton BBQ shop owner is still running his restaurant despite battling stage four cancer.

July 2, 2025 – Modesto Police Department officials report that Detectives are continuing their investigation into the takeover robbery of Sai Jewelry on May 18, 2025, and have identified two additional suspects for their involvement in the crime. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating:. Lamarr...

Ten Stockton businesses will participate in a new food challenge that invites all vegans and food enthusiasts to take part. The Stockton Vegan Chef Challenge begins Tuesday, July 1, and runs through Thursday, July 31. Stockton is one of four cities participating in the Vegan Chef Challenge. The event is organized by...

The EMC Health Foundation is partnering with Costco and the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Foundation to offer free hearing tests and hearing aids to qualifying seniors this summer. “As we all know, growing old is not for sissies, so helping ensure people age gracefully and remain healthy and independent is...