Modesto CA

The nomination period of our six-week-long “best of Stanislaus County” series was a closer race when determining the top five pizza joints than it was for the first installment. After the three-day period, the Stanislaus County pizza shops that received the most entries are: Gold Dust Pizza with 13 nominations,...

The “Walking America Couple” preaching positive thinking have made their way into Merced County. Torin and Paige Rouse, who have grown a sizable following on social media, were in Livingston on Friday, according to a video posted on their Facebook page. In the video, the Missouri couple note some people riding horses...

Modesto Junior College received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation (EPIIC) program to support a research effort with Louisiana State University Eunice and the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. The EPIIC...

Tragedy struck nearly a year ago on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where an 18-year-old male fell victim to a violent shooting. The Stockton Police Department reported that on December 10, 2024, officers responded to a call at around 6 pm and found the young man with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being...

"Thanks for taking the time to help." Residents praise local 'legend' after stunning before-and-after photos gain attention online: 'Thank you for your service' first appeared on The Cool Down .

In the city of Stockton, comic book enthusiasts have been sharing their experiences with local comic shops. The discussion primarily revolves around three stores: JNA Collectibles, Grapevine Comics and Cards, and Al's Comics. The user who initiated the conversation expressed dissatisfaction with the customer service...

The Lindsay Point plaque, which stood at Stockton City Hall for decades, was removed during Native American Heritage Month because it contained offensive language and historical inaccuracies. Lindsay Point marks the meeting of McLeod Lake and the Miner’s Channel, which ran between Miner and Channel streets. The...

A driver died Thanksgiving evening after a head-on crash in San Joaquin County, the California Highway Patrol said.

This article is my annual review of UCCE Delta rice research and seasonal observations. Variety Trial: Delta rice acreage has been steadily increasing, and yields are comparable with the statewide average (Table 1). I estimate that Delta acreage approached, if not exceeded, 15,000 acres in 2025. To support the...

Recently, a post on social media has been gaining attention where an individual shared their struggle with homelessness and hunger. The person narrated their ordeal of being asked to vacate their rented accommodation within a week due to the landlord's intention to renovate and increase the rent. With limited funds,...