Kristin Smart’s killer appeals sentence, claims unfair trial
The man convicted of killing Stockton native Kristin Smart is appealing his sentence. His legal team is arguing that he did not have a fair trial due to errors during the proceedings.
Man found guilty of 2022 murder in Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A Merced County jury has convicted Ulises Monge of first-degree murder and a gun enhancement for the killing of Navneet Singh Aulakh in 2022. The jury reached the verdict on Thursday in the Merced Superior Court. Monge faces a sentence of 50 to 75...
Modesto Man Convicted of Domestic Violence and Hit-and-Run, Faces Over 10 Years in Prison
In a recent announcement from the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office, Jerramya Mitchell, a 38-year-old Modesto resident, has been convicted on charges of domestic violence and committing a hit and run that resulted in injury. According to the announcement made on social media, which was posted on the...
Woman arrested for Stockton homicide; man also charged
(FOX40.COM) — A second suspect in a homicide that occurred in late August was arrested on Thursday, the Stockton Police Department said. According to police, around 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 30, officers responded to a report of a person shot near Albany Drive and Astor Drive. Police found a man with multiple gunshot wounds...
California Landlord Accused of Evicting Child Care Provider Settles Discrimination Complaint
For eight years, Mariam Younathan ran a child care business out of a four-bedroom house she was renting in the San Joaquin Valley city of Manteca. Younathan said she was a good tenant: she always paid her rent on time and kept the house in tip-top shape to ensure a clean and safe environment for the kids. But when...
Thunderstorms could bring flash floods to CA as cyclone nears. When to expect rain
As moisture from Tropical Cyclone Priscilla moves northward, thunderstorms could sweep across California. Although the storm is weakening west of the Baja Peninsula, its moisture will spread across the state — including Sacramento, Modesto, Merced, Fresno and San Luis Obispo — bringing showers and thunderstorms ,...
Two Seriously Injured in Madera County Crash After Manteca Man Fails to Stop at...
October 9, 2025 – Madera CHP officials report that on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 4:37 a.m., CHP Madera officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles, at the intersection of Avenue 25 and Road 9. A preliminary investigation indicates the following:. A 35-year-old man from Manteca, CA,...
Body recovered after boater falls into water at Tower Park Marina in San Joaquin...
Authorities have recovered the body of a person who fell from a boat at Tower Park Marina in San Joaquin County.
Stanislaus County adopts $1.89 billion budget
MODESTO — Stanislaus County is in a solid financial position right now, but “is crawling out further and further on a limb,” according to CEO Jody Hayes. Hayes spoke during the Board of Supervisors’ consideration of the 2026 budget on Tuesday. He said that risk is tempered with the knowledge that revenues could come...
Police calls Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
The Newman Police Department received 83 calls for service and reported 246 officer-initiated calls for a total of 229 incidents from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2. There were 19 cases opened and six arrests. The department issued 5 traffic citations, two criminal citation, nine parking citations and one animal citation.
