Skeleton slider Kendall Wesenberg heads face first to Milan Cortina Olympics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — They're the Olympians who hurl themselves headfirst toward gold. Skeleton slider Kendall Wesenberg is sliding toward her second Olympic team. Kendall grew up in Modesto, California. She gave skeleton a try after watching it on TV during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Skeleton sliders lie...
Modesto Police Issue a Scam Alert – City of Modesto Received Reports of Unauthorized...
December 18, 2025 – Modesto Police Department officials report that the City of Modesto has received reports of unauthorized $1 or $2 charges appearing on credit card or Apple Pay accounts that may reference “City of Modesto Compost” or similar descriptions. These charges did not originate from the City and may be...
Community Coalition Demands Long-Term Care for Shooting Victims
STOCKTON, Calif. — In the wake of the devastating Nov. 29 mass shooting that killed four people and injured more than a dozen at a 2-year-old’s birthday party, community organizations, faith leaders and youth advocates gathered Thursday to demand sustained support for every individual affected by the tragedy and to...
Clovis students earn spots on Stanislaus State Spring 2025 Dean’s List
December 19, 2025 Several students from Clovis have been recognized for their academic excellence at California State University, Stanislaus, earning placement on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The honor is awarded to students who maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester, reflecting sustained...
Clery crime log: Six incidents reported Dec. 7-13
The second week of December saw six incidents, including classifications of verbal disturbance (3), traffic stop (1), damaged property (1), and suspicious person (1). Two incidents occurred on campus. On Tuesday at 12:50 p.m., damaged property was reported in Parking Lot 8. On Thursday at 2:50 a.m., officers...
Much of Northern CA under flood watch. How’s that different from flood warning?
As a series of winter storm systems sweeps through the West, Northern California residents are bracing for rain , mountain snow and possible flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the region on Friday, Dec. 19, warning of rising river levels, rockslides and more. “Never drive across...
Stockton, CA – Two-Vehicle Injury Crash on I-5 S/Fremont St.
Stockton, CA (December 17, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash with injuries occurred on I-5 South at the Fremont Street off-ramp in Stockton on Wednesday, December 17. California Highway Patrol reports indicate a gray Honda van and a white sedan were involved, with one vehicle sliding off the roadway and down an embankment....
One killed, three injured in head-on crash on State Route 33 near Vernalis Road
TRACY, Calif. — One person was killed and three others were injured in a head-on crash Thursday evening on State Route 33 just north of Vernalis Road, according to the California Highway Patrol Tracy Area. The crash was reported around 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, when the Stockton Communications Center...
Byrd Investigation Ends with Clear Conflict of Interest Vote
“No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity.” James Madison. In a stunning moment during which he was permitted to vote against further inquiry into the virtually certain probability he pumped Modesto Irrigation...
Modesto unveils plans for minimal to aggressive growth as far as Ladd Rd. in...
Modesto city planners have unveiled options for minimal to competitive growth as the city progresses with a general plan overhaul. According to the land use alternatives presented at a workshop Tuesday, the most aggressive growth option would carpet the agricultural area north of Kiernan Avenue to Ladd Road with...
