CHP K9 unit leads to arrest of man with 40 pounds of meth in...
(FOX40.COM) — A California Highway Patrol traffic stop led to an arrest and seizure of 40 pounds of methamphetamine.Video above: CA Governor deploying more CHP officers to combat crime On Sept. 4, a CHP officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle going northbound on Interstate 5, according to the San Joaquin County...
Three arrested in $1.1 Million California COVID unemployment fraud scheme
CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced September 9 that three defendants were arrested in a COVID fraud scheme targeting California’s Employment Development Department (EDD).
Step Aboard the USS Lucid – Rare Public Tours of Stockton’s Historic Warship
The Stockton Maritime Museum invites you to experience a piece of living history! After more than a decade of dedicated restoration, the USS Lucid (MSO-458) – the last surviving oceangoing Aggressive-class minesweeper in the United States – is now about 85% restored and ready to welcome visitors. Two...
Calmer City Council meeting still sees committee fight, grand jury outcry
After a vitriolic Stockton City Council meeting two weeks ago, Tuesday’s meeting was comparatively calm and ended about two hours earlier than what has recently been the usual. The 5:30 p.m. open session at City Hall kicked off with Mayor Christina Fugazi reading the City Council’s entire decorum policy...
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Washington Man on Highway 99
TURLOCK, CA — “On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies were alerted to a felony vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Highway 99 through Turlock. The suspect vehicle had been observed in Merced County traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour before entering Stanislaus...
Pack of aggressive dogs captured in Central Valley responsible for killing cats: officials
It is a roving gang of dogs the Merced County Sheriff's office says has been terrorizing the community of Winton, California, and is responsible for attacking and killing at least 20 cats.
‘Boondoggle’: San Joaquin County has its own office building remodel fiasco
What began as a $10.8 million purchase of an aging downtown Stockton office building has ballooned into a $73.5 million renovation nightmare for the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, and officials worry there could be even more expenses. In addition to the initial outlay of $24.5 million to convert...
Non Profit View – Ice Cream Company Celebration
Ice Cream Company is a Modesto classic that’s been serving up homemade, delicious small batch ice cream since 1979. Since 2012, ICC has been owned by Bonnie and Corey Acree and together in 2018 they started the non-profit, Enrich and Employ, to help train those with barriers to employment in the ice cream shop. Make...
First-year supervisors to meet with public during town hall at Delta College
The second and final town hall hosted by the San Joaquin County Civic Alliance will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum. The event will feature a discussion with San Joaquin County Supervisors Mario Gardea and Sonny Dhaliwal. The forums are designed or the public to hear...
Cross-jurisdiction regions of Modesto create barriers to ADA compliant sidewalks
Many parts of south and west Modesto are a patchwork of city and county public works, meaning sidewalks on one side of a street but not another, or on one block but not the next. That makes it challenging for those who use mobility devices or are visually impaired to get around safely. It also makes it harder to know...
