Central Valley film by Gustine High grad now streaming on Amazon
What began as a deeply personal story shared in therapy more than a decade ago has now reached audiences worldwide. Travis Andre Ross, a Turlock native and Gustine High School graduate, announced this week that his first feature film Central Valley is officially available to stream on Amazon. “HUGE NEWS...
Modesto Families, Get Ready to Swarm with Love!
February is almost here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite Modesto traditions—the 8th Annual LOVEBUG Invasion, brought to you by #ModestoROCKS!. This heartwarming event is all about spreading love, hope, and encouragement throughout our community. For nearly ten years, local artists and families have...
Three shot in separate incidents across Stockton on Monday
(FOX40.COM) — Three people were shot in unrelated incidents on Monday in Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Video Above: Stockton police chief speaks out about solving crime in the city At 8:28 a.m., a 24-year-old man was shot on Sixth Street and Airport Way, where he was involved in a road rage...
Dog and owner safely rescued from Stanislaus River
A dog and its owner were safely rescued from a steep riverbank near Oakdale after fire crews responded to a Stanislaus River emergency on Jan. 3.
Car crashes into Lathrop home, DUI suspect arrested
A Stockton woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed into a Lathrop home over the weekend.
Byrd Investigation: Stinky Fish, Conclusive Inconclusions, and other Oddities
After reading my last post, some of our knowledgeable citizens have reminded me that Tuolumne River Trust, Friends of the River and Restore the Delta have no true water rights to the Tuolumne River.* I’m aware of that. What they do have is the right to lobby for fair and just usage of water from all our rivers. To...
Early morning Tracy store fire leaves one dead
A deadly fire that left one person dead in Tracy is under investigation, according to San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, South San Joaquin County Fire Authority officials said more than a dozen firefighters responded to a structure fire at a shop on Tracy Boulevard, just south of Linne Road. When...
Rising rivers prompt flood precautions and rescue in San Joaquin County
STOCKTON, Calif. — After a wet weekend, waterways across Northern California remained under close watch Monday as rivers and creeks continued to rise in parts of San Joaquin County. Along the Smith Canal in Stockton, the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency closed boat launches at Louis Park and...
Modesto police report zero homicides in 2025, calling it historic
(FOX40.COM) — For the first time in recent memory, the Modesto Police Department reports zero homicides for an entire year. Police officials call the milestone almost unheard of – especially for a city of more than 220,000 – and say it comes as other serious crimes across Modesto are also trending downward. Modesto...
Man arrested for assaulting minors, wields knife during family gathering
(FOX40.COM) — A man has been arrested after pulling a knife on two minors on Sunday afternoon in the Valley Oak District during a family gathering. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to the Stockton Police Department, two women, 37 and 27 years old, along with two juveniles, were in the […]
