Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
LOS GATOS, Calif. - A heartwarming and now-viral video is setting the internet on fire, as cousin after cousin pours into Toni and Carroll Blackstock's living room, surprising the sweet octogenarians with hugs and sleeping bags a few days before Christmas. What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren...
Stockton Police surprise families with 26th annual toy giveaway
(FOX40.COM) — Christmas came bright and early for dozens of families across Stockton on Christmas Eve, with presents delivered not by sleigh, but by sirens. The Stockton Police Department led its 26th annual toy giveaway Tuesday morning, surprising neighborhoods throughout the city by delivering toys, bicycles, and...
Modesto storm update: About 2,200 customers get power back in northwest area
About 2,200 customers got their power back in northwest Modesto amid the wet and windy storm Wednesday afternoon. The affected streets were generally between Standiford and Pelandale avenues, according to the Modesto Irrigation District’s online map. It reported the outage at 3:34 p.m. and fixed it before 5 p.m. The...
Frederick Wesley Sentenced to 60 Years for Lodi Hotel Shooting and Deadly Stockton Home...
Frederick Wesley has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for a March 2022 crime spree that included a hotel shooting in Lodi and a home invasion in Stockton. Authorities said the incidents left one man dead and a woman critically injured. During the Stockton home invasion, Wesley forced his way into an apartment...
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
This year, on December 6th, Weber Point Events Center was once again the site of the City of Stockton Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event!. Every year, this event brings together families from all corners of the Stockton community. I got to experience what it was like. There were vendors, beautifully...
One Person Flown From Pickup Vs. Tree Crash
Burson, CA – A pickup versus tree crash in the Burson area of Calaveras County resulted in one person being flown from the scene and warnings to slow down and be patient during the Christmas holiday. Calaveras Consolidated Fire (CCF) crews responded to the scene this morning on Pettinger...
Discover distinctive places in Modesto that nurture community connections
How to find distinctive places in Modesto that nurture community connections Stories by Modesto Bee journalists, with AI summarization The curated articles share places in Modesto that cultivate community engagement. Each venue, whether a natural park, a cozy café, or a local business, serves as a space for social...
Long lines and warm meals: Modesto Gospel Mission’s Christmas tradition continues
Two hours into the Modesto Gospel Mission’s Christmas event Tuesday, about 1,500 people already had received a meal and gifts. The event began at 11 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 2 p.m., but mission Chief Executive Officer Jason Conway said volunteers would continue serving until almost everyone was helped, as...
California gig drivers gear up for union rights in 2026
Sangar Kahn sits on the edge of his trunk in a rideshare staging lot at San Francisco International Airport. He drives for Uber and Lyft and waits here, like hundreds of other drivers, to get a ride through the airport’s virtual queue for gig-drivers. Khan lives in Modesto, but...
California Gov. Newsom deploys more police to Stockton to fight crime amid mass shooting
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly one month after a mass shooting took the lives of four people and injured 13 others in Stockton, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he is sending more law enforcement to the city.• Video Above: How to report a public safety threat The law enforcement, referred to by Newsom’s office as...

















