What you need to know about Stanislaus County’s 911 dispatch system controversy
A years-long dispute between Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse and county leaders over which computer-assisted dispatch system should replace an outdated 911 platform has drawn a critical civil grand jury report, complaints about early glitches and a compromise that remains fragile. The conflict centers on the...
Free Tire Drop-Off Day Set for April 11 in Riverbank
Residents of Riverbank can drop off unwanted tires for free on April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the City Corp Yard (2901 High Street). The event is open only to city residents and allows up to 9 tires per household. Accepted tires include passenger car, truck, and small equipment types. No businesses are...
🐶 Playful Shepherds & a Golden Retriever Ready for Adoption in Modesto
Looking for a loyal companion? Several wonderful dogs are waiting at Stanislaus Animal Services Agency in Modesto, CA. These pups are full of love and ready to find their forever homes.
🚧 Long-Term Closures on I-5, SR-99 & SR-108 in Stanislaus County
Caltrans is carrying out several long-term closures in Stanislaus County for maintenance and construction work:. Interstate 5: Both northbound and southbound Westley Safety Roadside Rest Areas and the auxiliary lane to the southbound rest area exit are fully closed for construction. This project will continue through...
🐱 Gentle Cats in Oakdale Ready for Loving Homes
Looking for a calm, affectionate companion? These sweet cats in Oakdale, CA are waiting for someone special to give them a second chance. All are cared for by the ASTRO Foundation and ready to meet their new families.
One dead, one injured in fatal Stockton collision
STOCKTON, Calif. — One has died and another has been injured after a traffic collision on SR-26 west of Avalon Drive, according to California Highway Patrol, Stockton. The incident occurred after a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling eastbound drifted, lost control into the gravel, and overcorrected back into the lanes...
Teens arrested following robbery, vehicle pursuit in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — Three teens were arrested Friday following a robbery and pursuit in Stockton, the Stockton Police Department said. According to the police department, two women, aged 53 and 79, were near the 5400 block of Pacific Avenue around 3:50 p.m. when the suspects walked up and tried to rob them. The suspects...
Turlock among 15 CA communities facing legal action over housing noncompliance
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Turlock is responding after the California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a notice of violation as part of a statewide enforcement effort led by Governor Gavin Newsom targeting jurisdictions that have fallen out of compliance with housing laws. In a statement released...
Local union accuses Dameron Hospital of looking to outsource jobs in wake of stalled...
Stockton native Erica Heyne was one of about 20 demonstrators who gathered outside Dameron Hospital on Friday morning to support the hospital’s union healthcare workers, some of whom fear they could be looking for new employment in the near future. A local healthcare workers’ union has accused the hospital...
America’s capital of ‘super-commuters’ is in California. Now many are hitting a crisis point
Spiking gas prices. Traffic jams. BART’s funding woes. “Super-commuters” in this Northern California hub are struggling.

















