Riverbank residents identify problem areas for truck fumes in Stanislaus County
Residents of Riverbank met with the staff from the California Department of Transportation, the California Air Resources Board and Stanislaus County to identify areas impacted by heavy truck fumes and what enforcement is in place to address it. The workshop was Valley Improvement Projects’ last scheduled before it...
Armed Thugs Storm Manteca Home, Terrify Two Inside
Armed intruders forced their way into a Manteca home on Wednesday, confronted two people inside, and then fled, police said. The break-in occurred in the 3200 block of Lost Coast Street and involved at least three suspects who escaped by car before officers arrived. It is still unclear whether anything was stolen,...
Business closures in Newman, Gustine leave gaps in local dining, retail scene
A series of recent closures and uncertain futures among small businesses in Newman and Gustine has left residents concerned about the changing landscape of their local dining and retail options. In downtown Newman, All Things Cheetah, a boutique clothing shop, shut its doors earlier this year. The space is expected...
Rain returning to Valley as new Pacific storms move into California
A new round of storms is lining up over the Pacific, bringing new showers to the Stockton area beginning Sunday after rain eases off Wednesday night. Stockton gets a quiet start to the stretch, with Wednesday's light showers giving way to several calm, mostly sunny days through Saturday and temperatures forecast to...
Stanislaus County nets 73 arrests in statewide human trafficking operation
Seventy-three arrests were made, 25 search warrants served, and four victims were rescued during a human trafficking sting operation conducted in Stanislaus County, according to Sheriff Jeff Dirkse. The county’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force conducted a six-day mission called “Operation Reclaim and...
Sutter Health Speaks to Students
On Feb. 4, 2026, Nurses from The Sutter Health Hospital came to Tracy High to speak to students about careers in health care and different nursing specialties, including registered nursing, pharmacists and physical Therapist. During the presentation, the nurses explained their educational paths, how long nursing...
Body found in canal identified as missing woman Lupita Ontiveros
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. ( ) – The body recovered from a canal in Gustine over the weekend has been confirmed to be a woman missing for almost two weeks, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday morning. Deputies say the Stockton mother, identified as Lupita Lizbeth Zuniga-Ontiveros, went...
San Joaquin County Fair moves from May to December
(FOX40.COM) — A major tradition at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds is getting a seasonal change-up. Fairground officials announced the county’s fair will not take place in May as it usually has in past years. Instead, leaders say the fair is moving to December. It’s a shift they say could improve safety, boost...
Allegations against Hughson mayor spark heated council meeting clash
A Hughson City Council meeting turned tense this week when a councilmember publicly detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the city’s mayor , prompting renewed denials from the mayor, confirmation of an outside city investigation and audible reactions from members of the public in attendance. Councilmember...
Museum shows 145 years of Black history in Stanislaus. Faded photos, fresh videos
Makers of Black history will adorn the walls of the McHenry Museum in Modesto until March 15. The old photos and newspaper clippings stand amid video screens where current residents share their own memories. The installation was led by Angela Drew, who became the city’s first Black poet laureate in 2024. The free...
