Modesto CA

Tucked away in Modesto’s bustling streets sits a secondhand paradise that’s become something of a pilgrimage site for bargain hunters throughout the Golden State – the Community Hospice Hope Chest Thrift Store. This isn’t your average thrift shop with dusty shelves and haphazard organization – it’s a...

GUSTINE — A beloved local bookstore is brewing up more than just hot chocolate this month. On Saturday, Oct. 25, Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Books will host a festive and family-friendly event aimed at promoting safety, kindness, and community connection. Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event—titled...

West Nile virus activity has been confirmed in both Stanislaus and Merced counties in 2025, prompting increased mosquito control efforts and public health advisories. In Stanislaus County, the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District reported the first detection of the virus in mosquito samples on June 17. As of late...

A 35-year-old was killed in an early morning crash in Manassas on Sunday, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

Farmers in San Joaquin County, one of the nation’s largest pumpkin-producing regions, are scrambling to bring in their crops before rain arrives early next week. With wet weather expected on Monday, pumpkin growers are working around the clock to prevent damage to their harvests.At Mora Produce in Lodi, the pumpkin...

Every Friday during the month of October patrons are able to join the garden club at the Maya Angelou branch library. At a recent meeting, activities included planting seeds, watering them and moving soil. More information can be found at https://www.ssjcpl.org/.

Utah Tech came away with a sixth-place team finish at the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational, which completed play on Saturday at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton, Calif. The Trailblazers got off to a great start in Thursday's opening round, during which they combined to fire 10-under on the...

A campus-goer that visits Danner Hall to grab a bite or find a place to study, will get very familiar with the atrium in the center of the building once they take a seat. Enclosed in glass from all sides, the atrium is typically locked from campus-goers during Danner Hall’s normal operations.

Turlock police are requesting assistance through Crime Stoppers to identify an arsonist whose actions were captured on a home security video. An Instagram post Friday said the fire occurred early Aug. 31 at an occupied residence. The video, time stamped at 2:23 a.m., shows the subject walk up to the front porch of...

A Modesto man convicted of domestic violence and hit-and-run causing injury faces more than 10 years in prison due to his violent criminal record, according to a Stanislaus County District Attorney Facebook post . Jerramya Mitchell, 38, was convicted by a jury and his sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 14. On July 5,...