Modesto CA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/.