Oversight committee accuses Turlock superintendent of greenlighting noncompliant classroom project
A Bond Oversight Committee is calling out Turlock Unified School District leadership, accusing a superintendent of knowingly greenlighting a noncompliant classroom project, a decision they say cost the district approximately $8 million in state grant funding.
Stanislaus County deputy accused of breaking into woman’s home, arrest made
(FOX40.COM) — A Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested on Monday for allegedly breaking into the home of his estranged wife.• Video Above: What happens when you call 911? Around 5:32 p.m., the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Italian Bar Road near Columbia Springs Lane for a...
Gustine fourth-grader turns lemonade stand into community effort
GUSTINE — What started as a summer boredom buster has blossomed into a small business with a big heart for Fatima Blanco, a fourth-grade student at Gustine Elementary. Fatima opened a lemonade stand outside her family’s Jensen Avenue home just before the Fourth of July, using lemons picked from her grandparents’...
City of Modesto Unlocks the Doors to Stability at Grace Gardens
Modesto, CA, August 1, 2025 - The City of Modesto bridges the gap between despair and opportunity for people experiencing homelessness with the grand opening of Grace Gardens. Located at 1530 Owens Drive, Grace Gardens is a non-congregate shelter that will support moving people into a stable environment as they...
Livingston Police Seek Owners of Roaming Canines Near City Ballpark to Enforce Leash Law
In the quaint town of Livingston, local authorities are asking for the public's assistance with a pair of joyful canines who have taken to exploring the area unsupervised near the City Ballpark. The Livingston Police Department, via a social media post, highlighted the need for the dogs’ owners to step forward and...
StanCOG dismisses executive director under investigation
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] . Stanislaus Council of Governments Executive Director Rosa De Leon Park, who in June was placed on leave pending an audit of past spending and a review of her alleged...
Stanislaus officials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as StanCOG expense scandal grows. How oversight...
One of the area’s most bruising blows to government trust in years – StanCOG potentially fleeced by its own, according to the Stanislaus Civil Grand Jury – has many wondering how in the world something like this could happen. This includes elected officials themselves, some of whom...
Turlock-born Dot-Marie Jones – arm wrestler to actor – stars in film now streaming
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. From arm-wrestling champion to Emmy-nominated actress, Turlock/Hilmar native Dot-Marie Jones is among the stars in a new streaming film. Jones is among the leading...
Stockton’s pot dispensary lottery goes up in smoke, only one store application OK’d
Cannabis dispensary company Embarc says they are in the process of working with the city to grow its business into Stockton.
Long-beloved family Broadway musical coming to Modesto. See when, where
The classic fairytale “Cinderella” comes to the Gallo Center by way of Modesto Performing Arts. Steve Guttenberg also will show up at the Gallo Center for a screening of “Police Academy” and to engage the audience afterward about his long career. These are just two of the enterainment options planned for Aug. 9-15 in...
