Stanislaus County offers new hires up to $10K sign-on bonus. See available jobs
Looking to kick off the new year with a new career? Stanislaus County is hiring. The county is offering both full-time and part-time positions across a wide range of fields, from accounting and health care to public works. According to the county website, full-time employees receive competitive pay along with...
Stockton City Council Approves $8 Million Violence Prevention Grant Amid Community Grief and Debate
Stockton City Council has accepted an $8 million violence-prevention grant following a mass shooting that killed three children and a 21-year-old man, KCRA reports. The funding will support three limited-term positions, including a supervisor and outreach workers in the city’s Office of Violence Prevention, as part...
MID Director’s Vote is a Clear Violation of the Brown Act
When Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Attorney Frank Splendorio and General Manager Jimi Netniss remained silent while Director Larry Byrd voted in a clear conflict of interest, they tacitly enabled a violation of California’s Brown and Public Reform Acts (PRA). California’s Brown Act is the law that governs public...
Modesto Irrigation District Board split on alleged water misuse probe
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Irrigation District Board of Directors has voted not to move forward with any additional investigation following allegations that one of their own members improperly used district water outside of MID boundaries. The vote came after a months-long third-party investigation and a divided 2-2...
Stanislaus sheriff-led training helps places of worship be both welcoming, secure
Hundreds of faith leaders and volunteers from across Stanislaus County and beyond gathered this week for a Sheriff’s Office-led workshop focused on helping places of worship prepare for emergencies ranging from medical incidents to active threats. The Sheriff’s Office hosted its second faith-based security workshop...
A cute, sourdough-focused café has opened in Stanislaus County. Take a look inside
After I wrote a story saying Matkat Café would be coming to Oakdale, I found out the owner is my mother-in-law’s sister. So I took her with me when I went to check it out after it opened. Katie Hudson celebrated the grand opening of her café Nov. 8. Opening a brick and mortar to accompany her sourdough bread business...
Stockton mental health leaders gather to share support options weeks after mass shooting
Organizations from the local NAACP branch to individual therapists gathered in Stockton Thursday to share that they are here for support.
Nonprofit claims 21-day gang ceasefire reached in Stockton as leaders push back
Stockton officials are questioning a Texas nonprofit’s claim of a 21-day gang truce and warn that public safety cannot rely on unverified agreements following a mass shooting that left four dead and 13 injured . The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation (YPJF) , formerly known as the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, said it...
Modesto community gathers for memorial after deadly attack in Australia
Community members, faith leaders and local officials gathered Wednesday night at Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto for a memorial service honoring victims of a deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. News agencies report that the Dec. 14 shooting targeted Jewish people at an outdoor Hanukkah celebration...
Parole Denied for Modesto Man Serving Life for Double Murder, Cited as Public Safety...
Gilberto Cano, a 52-year-old Modesto resident, was denied parole, the Stanislaus County District Attorney announced. According to a social media post, Cano is serving two consecutive 17-years-to-life sentences for the murders of Martha Moreno and her unborn child. The decision followed a parole hearing at the...
