Modesto breaks ground on $10 million Gregori High Aquatics Complex
Modesto City Schools has broken ground on the long-awaited Gregori High School Aquatics Complex, a $10 million project funded by the community through Measure L. Construction is expected to be completed by Winter 2027. The facility will feature a 12-lane, Olympic-size Myrtha™ pool, shaded spectator seating, and a...
Stockton workers to pay more for health insurance in 2026 as leaders seek to...
City of Stockton employees could see health insurance costs rise up to 35% starting Jan. 1, 2026, with those in the Sutter Health high-deductible plan hit hardest. This comes after the Stockton City Council voted Sept. 23 to accept the annual health benefits and adopt the monthly premium rates for the city's 2026...
Police identify 25-year-old Jonaira Castro in Stockton death investigation
STOCKTON, Calif. — The woman found dead in Stockton on Oct. 2 has been identified as Jonaira Castro, 25, of Stockton, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Stockton police said officers responded to a welfare check call around 4 p.m. that Wednesday in the 500...
Foster Poultry Farms recalls almost 4 million pounds of corndogs after consumer complaints of...
Foster Poultry Farms LLC of Livingston, CA, is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The...
Newest Lunch Spot for Students: Nick the Greek
Check out the latest restaurant in Stockton, with an authentic Greek street-food-inspired menu. Located in the Stonecreek Village shopping center, Nick the Greek is the newest restaurant to hit the scene, serving a flavorful taste of Greek food. Enjoy this fast-casual spot that offers gyros, souvlaki, falafel, and...
Council to meet about new city manager search Monday
Stockton City Council plans to hold a confidential meeting Monday, about the recruitment of a new city manager. A special closed session meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. at City Hall, according to an agenda the city published Thursday afternoon. Community members will have a chance to voice their opinions about the...
Five Injured in Overnight Spate of Violence in Stockton, Police Make Multiple Arrests
Stockton experienced a sharp uptick in violence with five people injured in separate shootings and stabbings that took place overnight on Friday, according to reports from local authorities. ABC10 reported that three victims suffered stab wounds, while two were injured by gunfire in incidents scattered across the...
Man, woman shot near Stockton’s Oak Park. Baby in car unharmed
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton police are investigating a double shooting that left a man and woman injured while a baby sat unharmed in their car's backseat. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday on the 3600 block of Sutter Street, near Oak Park, according to the Stockton Police Department. Officers later...
The Charming Diner In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Burgers
In the heart of Ceres, California, where the Central Valley stretches wide and the aroma of agriculture fills the air, sits a time machine disguised as a restaurant. Hot Rod Diner isn’t just another roadside eatery – it’s a portal to an era when cars had fins, milkshakes came with two straws, and burgers were made...
The turbulent timeline of Stockton’s new Office of Public Transparency
Stockton’s elected officials promised a new era of transparency, but questions are swirling around the office meant to deliver it. Stockton Public Information Officer Tony Mannor first briefed the Council Audit Committee on the newly formed Office of Public Transparency, Information and Communication (OPTIC) in July,...

















