San Joaquin County woman infected with West Nile Virus
(FOX40.COM) — San Joaquin County confirmed its first human case of West Nile Virus on Wednesday as the disease continues to spread across California. San Joaquin County Public Health Services announced that a “female patient in her 60s” was the county’s first confirmed human West Nile Virus case of 2026. She’s also the
Downtown Modesto alleyway ‘destination’ plan delayed. Time well spent, city says
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Construction on an outdoor gallery planned for downtown Modesto has been delayed until next year. Mural Alley’s transformation was planned to begin this summer, with a w
2,241-Home Bear Creek South Project Moves Toward Stockton Annexation
Stockton okays annexation for 530-acre Bear Creek South, clearing a step toward up to 2,241 new homes northwest of the city.
Retired San Joaquin County sheriff’s K-9 Rex dies after nearly eight years of service
Retired San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Rex died Aug. 1 after nearly eight years of service to the agency and community. Rex passed peacefully in the arms of his handler and family, with whom he had lived since retiring, sheriff’s spokesperson Heather Brent said. Throughout his career,...
Trimac acquires California bulk food transporter
This week, Trimac Transportation announced the acquisition of a major food-grade bulk logistics provider headquartered in Ripon, California. On August 4, Calgary-headquartered Trimac announced the acquisition of “one of California’s largest multi-faceted food-grade bulk logistics providers,” California Freight, for an
Suspect at large after Stockton stabbing
(FOX40.COM) — Police are looking for a suspect who stabbed a man in Stockton early Wednesday morning and fled the scene before officers could apprehend him. The Stockton Police Department responded to the stabbing at Waterloo Road and Sycamore Avenue in the city’s Park District at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Officers located a 4
Deputies recover six guns following Stanislaus County drive-by
(FOX40.COM) — Deputies have recovered six firearms in connection to an investigation of a drive-by shooting reported last month in Stanislaus County, officials said. Around 3:41 a.m. on July 2, deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7000 block of Carver Road in Del Rio, an unincorporated
The Gann Fire’s impact on our skies
The Gann Fire will be something to watch this week, as well as our air quality. The fire is located to the east of Stockton and is already over 9,000 acres in size. The smoke from the fire is looping around Lake Tahoe, going from south to north in California, then west to east north of I-80 into Nevada.
Layoffs at refugee resettlement program impact Sacramento and Stanislaus counties
A mass layoff at the International Rescue Committee is expected to impact nearly 60 employees between its Sacramento and Turlock offices by the end of the year. The majority of layoffs, 48, will take effect Sept. 30, with the rest spread out between October and December, according to documents filed with California’s E
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrests After Deputies Discover Stolen Mail, Checks And Drugs
Sonora, CA– Three Modesto residents were arrested after a traffic stop in Tuolumne County led deputies to discover stolen mail, checks, and suspected drugs inside their vehicle. According to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling the Jamestown Road area shortly before midnight on July 29 when...

















