What is pesticide drift and why is Stanislaus environmental group worried about it?
In the Spotlight is a Modesto Bee series that digs into the high-profile local issues that readers care most about. Story idea? Email [email protected] . Valley Improvement Projects released its Stanislaus County Emissions Reduction Plan the same day the the state listed the county as the fourth largest user of a...
Stockton council eyes state grant to re-purpose Teen Impact Center
STOCKTON, Calif. — In downtown Stockton, dominated by brick and cement, the Gary and Janice Podesto Teen Impact Center has long stood out with a splash of yellow, Art Deco details, and its iconic neon flying sphere sculpture. For nearly two decades, it served as a hub for youth,...
Stanislaus board gets plea for safer Camp Taylor entry after young volunteer died
Camp Taylor leaders are urging a four-way stop sign at the site’s entrance, where volunteer Avery Millerick died in a June 21 collision. The request is in a letter attached to Tuesday’s agenda for the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. The camp for young heart patients is at Grayson and Shiloh roads, with stop...
Stockton Man Arrested for Injuring Himself and Friend in Accidental Shooting During Gun Demonstration
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Stockton for accidentally shooting himself and his friend while apparently trying to show off a gun, as per local authorities. This incident unfolded last Saturday afternoon in the 8100 block of Palisades Drive. Patch reports that Victor Young Corral was handling the firearm when it...
California’s first solar-covered water canal now generating power
From the air, you could mistake it for the world's largest beach umbrella. But this solar canopy near Turlock is not only shading the water flowing underneath it - it's also producing enough clean electricity to power several thousand homes.
Bear Cubs Take Home 2nd Place Team Trophy
SRJC traveled to Modesto JC on 10/10 to compete at the Modesto Invitational. The team came away with the second place team trophy behind Fresno City College. The Bear Cubs had 10 placers and 8 medalists. Medalists included Connor Jeong (125) 2nd place, Erickson Edpao (133) 2nd place, Chase Claassen (141) 3rd place,...
History in the Making for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Market
Five years ago, you could buy three to five springing Holstein heifers for the price of just one today. Top-quality springers in Turlock, Calif., were bringing $1,100 to $1,225 —compared to $3,500 to $4,250 in the past month. In Wisconsin, the best-quality springers were as low as $700/head in...
Stockton Celebrates Legacy of Dr. Dawn Mabalon with Portrait Unveiling at Delta College Forum...
The Filipino community of Stockton gathered in respectful remembrance and honor of Dr. Dawn Mabalon, a celebrated historian and influential presence, now immortalized through a dedicated portrait at Delta College. As a former student and fervent advocate for Filipino history and community empowerment, Dr. Mabalon's...
University of the Pacific achieves full renewable energy across all campuses
STOCKTON, Calif. — The University of the Pacific has reached a major sustainability milestone: renewable energy now powers 100% of the electricity needs across all three of its campuses, making it one of only 16 colleges in the United States to achieve this distinction. The university’s electricity comes primarily...
Woman, 18, arrested as second suspect in Stockton homicide
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested as an accomplice in the shooting death of a teenager in Stockton, police announced. Alexis Holloway was booked Thursday into the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of felony murder, among other charges. Police say Holloway was involved in an Aug. 30 shooting near...
