Modesto CA

A San Joaquin County jury has convicted a man on multiple felony drug charges after prosecutors said he operated a drug manufacturing lab inside his apartment. Paul Thomas was found guilty June 25 of manufacturing a controlled substance and possessing cocaine, cocaine base, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl for sal

Westside — Two incidents on State Route 33 last week — one involving a convicted felon with a firearm and another a violent crash caused by an impatient driver — prompted renewed safety warnings from the California Highway Patrol’s Modesto office. CHP said graveyard‑shift officers stopped...

(FOX40.COM) — A man accused of driving under the influence was found with suspected narcotics following a traffic stop, the Lathrop Police Department said. According to police, during a traffic stop, officers noticed “objective signs of impairment” and performed a DUI investigation. The driver was determined to be oper

On Independence Day afternoon, an adult man was pulled out of the Stanislaus River in Knights Ferry after sustaining injuries consistent with a fall. “The gentlemen either jumped in or fell in, we’re not exactly sure how he ended up in the river,” said Capt. Joseph Spani of the Modesto Fire Department. The man had floa

While Independence Day revelers in several areas of the nation suffered severe heat and other extreme weather, the Central Valley escaped harsh conditions. As of early Saturday afternoon, the Modesto region’s high was expected to hit a relatively bearable 94 degrees, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast

San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Stockton man this week after a vehicle pursuit, and the charges against him include one that is hard to miss. Along with residential burglary and evading police, Roger ... Read more

Principal of Stockton, Cal.-based KTJ Design Co., Kathleen Jennison turns challenges into collaborations through leadership and business savvy. How has your background influenced the way you approach the design business?. Kathleen Jennison: My CPA background trained me to think in systems. In audit, you don’t just “do

Five Firearms, 1,800 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Seized. July 4, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 2, 2026, deputies served a search warrant in Empire, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks and five assault style firearms. At this time, one ind

Stockton is preparing for one of its busiest and most significant holiday weekends as residents and visitors gather for three days of Independence Day celebrations from July 2 to July 4. This year’s festivities hold added importance as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its independence, with the c

On Saturday, June 20, a Sacramento-area single mother received a refurbished vehicle that will allow her to care for her daughter. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Fix Auto USA, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.