Things to do in Stockton: Oct. 10-12
From a family-favorite pumpkin maze to international film screenings, restored naval vessels and heritage celebrations, this weekend in San Joaquin County offers a mix of culture, history and Halloween-themed fun. Here’s what’s happening from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12:. Read on for a sampling of events from Visit...
Modesto reimagines city’s Day of the Dead celebration after organizer’s death
A Modesto tradition honoring loved ones who have passed away is taking a new shape this year after the longtime organizer of the city's Day of the Dead festival died.
San Joaquin County pumpkin farmers race to harvest before rain hits
LODI, Calif. — San Joaquin County — one of the nation’s largest pumpkin-producing regions — is bracing for rain early next week, leaving local farmers scrambling to bring in their crops before the skies open up. At Mora Produce off Lower Sacramento Road in Lodi, the...
I-5 Traffic Alert: Extended Closure Of Multiple Ramps In Stockton Begin October 17
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform 55-hour full closures of the Hammer Lane on-ramp and the Eight Mile Road off-ramp on northbound I-5 as progress continues on the I-5 Anchor Pavement and Rehabilitation Project. Closure of the Eight Mile Road off-ramp to northbound I-5 is scheduled to...
Stanislaus County nurses express concerns with county’s hospital staffing crisis
The nursing shortage is hitting counties across California, but the California Nurses Association says it's not so much a nursing shortage as it is a staffing crisis.
Investigators search for masked suspect accused of setting Turlock home on fire
Law enforcement officials on Friday said they are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of setting a Turlock home on fire.
Modesto police videos show theft arrests, including of man also wanted in homicide
The Modesto Police Department released on its Facebook page this week video footage from two separate high-profile arrests made in late September. The first was the Sept. 26 arrest of two men, Angel Cabrera, 18, and Christian DiazSilva, 19, on suspicion of stealing from the Target on Sisk Road. The arrest led to the...
Downtown Modesto restaurant was storing chemicals near food items, inspectors say
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed contamination risks at Modesto restaurants in late September,...
How to help build ‘Awesome’ Modesto playground for kids with disabilities, others
Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. A decade has passed since Rachel Loredo began planning a playground that wheelchair users like her son could enjoy. The Awesome Spot now has a bare-bones site in...
MoChiBoo Bash Family Party at the MoChiMu — One Night Only!
Get ready for a spook-tacular evening of family fun at the Modesto Children’s Museum! The MoChiBoo Bash Family Party is happening Friday, October 17 at 6 PM, and it’s your chance to experience the Museum after hours — with Halloween magic around every corner. This one-night-only event...
