Central Valley Network Tackles Fraud Prevention at Event
The California Credit Union League’s Central Valley Network hosted an important discussion on fraud trends and prevention, bringing together local credit union professionals and law enforcement experts last week at Self-Help Credit Union’s Modesto, CA branch. The event provided a platform for collaboration in the...
Rural Communities to Join 98% of Californians Who Have Safe Drinking Water
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA (MPG) - The State Water Resources Control Board this past week joined two small, disadvantaged communities with longstanding water infrastructure problems, the town of Robbins in Sutter County and Nile Garden Elementary School in San Joaquin County, to celebrate major milestones on their...
San Joaquin County to hold 23 free food distributions: August schedule
The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Food For You program will hold 23 food distributions across San Joaquin County in August. San Joaquin County residents who go to a food distribution site, self-certify that they live in the county and meet income guidelines will receive food, a San Joaquin County Human...
Deputy Chief Sajor retires from Stockton PD
Deputy Chief Antonio Sajor is retiring after spending nearly three decades with the Stockton Police Department. His last day was on Friday, Aug. 1. “(Deputy Chief) Sajor is a Stockton native well-known in the community,” Officer David Scott, public information officer for Stockton PD said. “He has built lasting...
Stockton man sentenced to 16 years for role in large-scale meth ring
A Stockton man was sentenced to 16 years in prison Monday for his role in a large-scale operation that distributed methamphetamine across the country, federal prosecutors said. U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd handed down the sentence to Jose Manuel Ontiveros Verdugo, 40, for conspiring to distribute and possess with...
California high school Spanish teacher accused of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with former student
RIVERBANK — A California high school teacher was arrested after an investigation into a report of her having an inappropriate relationship with a former student, authorities said. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said Dulce Flores, a teacher at Riverbank High School since 2016, was arrested Tuesday at her home...
Modesto Man Sentenced To Prison After Selling Fentanyl At Local Casino
Jamestown, CA — A 35-year-old Modesto man was arrested after being caught selling pills laced with fentanyl while at the Chicken Ranch Casino. Samuel Westphal pled guilty and was sentenced to seven years in state prison following the incident back on May 5. Security staff had located 23 unknown pills on the premises,...
AC Repair Turlock CA – What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Staying Cool
In Turlock, CA, air conditioning isn’t just a comfort—it’s a survival tool during summer. The Central Valley sun doesn’t give second chances. So, when your air conditioner starts acting up, waiting too long for service can quickly become more than just inconvenient. That’s why being informed and proactive about AC...
Debates surrounding street vendor safety and regulations continue
City officials and street vendors are planning a new street vending ordinance in compliance with state law. Communities are concerned about how this will affect their livelihoods, while the city is trying to get its code up-to-date. “I think it’s really important that we invest in our street vendors and...
Stockton city manager investigates $50,000 payment tied to “Wild ‘n Out” event
The city manager says it has recently come to light that $50,000 from the city's risk mitigation fund was used in connection with the Wild 'n Out event without his knowledge or approval.
