Stockton welcomes the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year celebration
Stockton's Chinese New Year Celebration returns this weekend to the First Baptist Church of Stockton. The celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the First Baptist Church Community Center at 33 W. Alpine Ave., in Stockton. Doors open at 10 a.m. the day of the event. "This annual celebration...
Man stabbed during argument in Stockton, transported to hospital
(FOX40.COM) — One person was transported to the hospital after being stabbed during an argument in Stockton on Thursday. The victim, described as a 45-year-old man, was walking near El Dorado Street and Loretta Avenue in the Bear Creek District. The suspect, a Hispanic man, approached the victim and an “argument...
Citizens’ commission considers 46% raise for Stockton City Council
A citizens' commission reviewing compensation for elected officials is considering an increase to Stockton City Council salaries, including a proposal to raise annual pay to $45,000 — about a 46% increase from current levels — as it prepares for a public hearing later this month. During a meeting on Thursday, March...
Ceres police investigating bomb threat against department
An investigation is underway after Ceres police say they got a bomb threat directed at their own department.
Winton school employee arrested, put on leave for alleged ‘inappropriate conduct’
A student supervisor at Sybil Crookham Elementary School in Winton was arrested Thursday by Merced County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Edward Raymond Parsons 34, was booked on three counts of felony lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years. Bond was set at $450,000. A representative for the Sheriff’s Office...
City of Modesto Launches Red-Light Camera Safety Program
The City of Modesto has launched its new automated traffic safety program to change driver behavior, curb reckless red-light running at high-risk intersections across town, and make streets safer for all. The following locations were selected to launch 10 red-light cameras in several directions:. Eastbound Briggsmore...
Death of elderly woman in Stockton has “suspicious elements,” police say
Stockton police on Friday said they were investigating "suspicious elements" in the death of an elderly woman.
Overnight ramp closures on I-580 at Patterson Pass Rd
Overnight ramp closures will take place on westbound I-580 at International Parkway / Patterson Pass Road from March 8–13, 2026. This work is part of the ongoing Patterson Pass Overcrossing bridge project. The closures will occur from 9 PM to 3:30 AM on Sunday, March 8, and from 7 PM to 3:30 AM on Monday through...
New City Hall offices now open on W Weber Ave
The City of Stockton has opened its new offices for Utilities, Payments, Business Licensing, Permit Center, and Event and Parking Services at 501 W Weber Ave, Building 2, First Floor. Public parking is available across the street, and accessible parking is on the left side of the building with entry through the side...
Trailer catches fire on Hwy 99 in Ceres after coming loose, being dragged by...
A trailer carrying frozen food caught fire late Thursday night on northbound Highway 99 near Ceres after it partially separated from the tractor pulling it and was dragged along the roadway, fire officials said. Capt. Joe Spani of the Modesto Fire Department said the tractor-trailer combination was traveling north...
