Modesto Police Department Invites Locals to Explore Policing at Citizens Academy in February 2026
The police department is reaching out to the community with an opportunity to peek behind the badge. They announced the opening of applications for the Citizens Police Academy, slated to start in February 2026. This program promises to offer residents an up-close look at how the department operates, covering...
Redwood Cafe Rises Again With Riverfront Reboot In Lathrop
Modesto’s longtime Redwood Café is getting a second life on the River Islands levee in Lathrop, where crews have poured the foundation and are now framing the new site. The restaurant’s dining room, which was moved in sections from its Dale Road location earlier this year, is staged on the development while...
Elderly man injured in Stockton robbery attempt, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A 60-year-old man was injured after an attempted robbery in Stockton on Friday night. Video Above: NorCal police investigate stolen dump truck crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento On the 7600 Block of North El Dorado Street, the victim went to the area to meet the suspect when a second suspect approached....
‘We can’t continue to lose people.’ After mass shooting, Stockton leaders seek solutions for...
Nearly three weeks after a mass shooting at a 2-year-old’s birthday party in Stockton, community groups are asking for more support and compassion for victims still coping with the city’s lingering trauma. Faith and nonprofit leaders on Thursday, Dec. 18, gathered at The Open Door House of Prayer to urge city...
Christmas at the Fair returns at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
(FOX40.COM) — Christmas at the Fair is officially back for its second year at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, bringing holiday lights, rides, food, and community-focused events to Stockton through the end of the month. Organizers say volunteers have been working day and night for weeks, braving cold temperatures...
Smoke from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Closes a CA Fire Station
Modesto Fire Station 5 was temporarily closed Wednesday morning after a lithium-ion battery fire filled the station with smoke, fire officials said. According to the Modesto Fire Department, crews from Engine 5 returned to the station after an emergency call and discovered smoke inside the building. Firefighters...
San Joaquin Father Killed in Head-On Highway 33 Crash, Family Injured
A San Joaquin County father was killed and two family members seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 33 last night, shutting down the rural roadway for several hours while first responders and tow crews cleared the scene. What officials say. CBS Sacramento reported that, according to the California...
Rapper MBNel Confirms He’s “Laying Low” After Deadly Stockton Birthday Party Shooting
MBNel posted his first statement about the deadly Stockton shooting, saying he’s “moving quietly” out of respect for the victims’ families. MBNel broke his silence about the deadly Stockton mass shooting that killed four people at a child’s birthday party. The rapper posted his first statement since the November 29...
After shooting, questions persist about business running party space
As authorities continue to investigate a mass shooting that left four dead at a children’s party in north Stockton, missing business documents and conflicting details raise questions about the event space that was the scene of the party. Local officials said there were no current business licenses or permits...
How to Help People for the Holidays (and Beyond)
When people lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the November government shutdown, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I knew I couldn’t just sit back and watch anymore. So I interviewed some lovely experts to help figure out some ways to assist those who lost...

















