Modesto CA

Peach growers in Northern California have been forced to scale back production this year after Del Monte Foods announced it was closing its cannery down south in Modesto.

One of the most glaring omissions from last year’s 4Creeks investigation into Larry Byrd’s water use on the AB La Grange Ranch was any mention of the orchard on the Rairden property, where a total of seventy-two acres of almond trees are thriving and productive. The AB La Grange Ranch comprises two properties, known...

The City of Stockton will hold the second community meeting for the Miracle Mile Pedestrian Safety Improvements and Revitalization Project on March 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the University of the Pacific, in the Grace Covell Banquet Hall.

Stockton has paid more than $900,000 in penalties since 2023 after failing to make timely payroll tax payments and submit required reports, city officials said. City officials said the problems began in January 2023 when Stockton transitioned from its former HTE payroll system to the Tyler MUNIS ERP system. The...

A 52-year-old Turlock man was hit and killed today on a lonely stretch of Washington Road near Ehrlich Road, southwest of the city. Emergency crews responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene while investigators shut down the area to piece together what happened. The collision was reported...

Six people are hospitalized after a house fire on Bishop Street in east Stockton, according to the Stockton Fire Department. The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to the ​​CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) logs from the Stockton Fire Department. “Stockton firefighters are currently facing two first...

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. Top-tier comedian Brian Regan returns to the Gallo Center for the Arts. The State Theatre premieres the winners of Modesto’s 48 Hour Film Competition, while the annual...

Mayor Christina Fugazi expresses shock that nobody’s come forward with information 100 days after a deadly birthday party. One hundred days after gunmen opened fire at a Stockton birthday party, the community’s still waiting for justice while the mayor’s left scratching her head. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi...

Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has reported layoffs across multiple California locations, according to a recent WARN filings. The layoffs affect employees across multiple counties. These are Alameda County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, San Diego County, San Joaquin County,...

The City of Manteca has launched the Culinary Launchpad Program, offering one entrepreneur the chance to turn a food concept into a real business in Manteca. The program provides a fully equipped food cart, mentorship, business coaching, marketing support, and opportunities to serve at local events.