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After decades of drought, diversion and decline, the San Joaquin River is showing signs of life again — and so are its spring-run salmon. Nearly 20 years after a legal settlement aimed to restore the river’s flow, revitalization efforts are finally making a difference for salmon migration. Hope Muñoz has the full...

More than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients were honored during Stanislaus State's 65th Commencement ceremonies held May 27-30, 2025, in the University Amphitheatre at the Turlock Campus. Graduation honors are awarded to students earning a baccalaureate degree, and the criteria are based on both their...

Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue officially swore in their next fire chief Tuesday morning. Richard Edwards most recently served as the fire chief and deputy director of emergency services for the city of Stockton. His career in Stockton began in 2000 as a firefighter/paramedic, and he has since held positions...

After a short closure and swirling rumors of a permanent shutdown, L & E Café is officially reopening—and it’s coming back better than ever. A sign now hangs in the window letting customers know the wait is almost over. Known for its hearty chicken plates, stacked sandwiches,...

California's cannabis excise tax is set to increase from 15% to 19% on all products beginning July 1.

An investigation is underway to determine what started a fire in a Turlock neighborhood that left three homes damaged over the weekend.

With Independence Day around the corner, the California Highway Patrol will have extra officers on the road in Stanislaus County and across the state to crack down on dangerous driving. The agency’s holiday enforcement period begins at 6:01 p.m. Thursday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. The focus will be...

After a decade of empowering underserved youth through technology, Digital NEST today announced an exciting brand refresh, placing the creative direction squarely in the hands of the young people it serves. While the iconic Digital NEST logo will remain, the organization is inviting youth ages 14-24 from Watsonville,...

A recurring thread in the felony trial of Stockton Unified School District board member AngelAnn Flores is a lack of clarity between policy and practice in Stockton Unified School District’s spending protocols. The trial is set to resume Tuesday in courtroom 6D with testimony from Christina Alejo, the...