These 6 Middle-Class Cities Are Now Considered Financially Unsustainable
Middle-class families have long relied on certain cities for stability, good schools, and a sense of community. But things are changing. Some cities that once felt like safe bets are now struggling to keep up with rising costs, shrinking tax bases, and growing debt. If you live in one of these places, or you’re...
Teamsters workers ratify contract at Republic Services’ Manteca, California, landfill
Teamsters Local 439 voted to approve a contract for 35 workers at Republic Services’ Forward Landfill in Manteca, California, the union confirmed Monday. It’s the first Teamsters-negotiated contract for that group of workers, though the union has represented drivers in the region for several years. The new contract...
Skydiver Rescued After Getting Caught In Power Lines In California
A skydiver in California was rescued on Saturday after their parachute got tangled in power lines, leaving them suspended over a road, officials said. The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority said crews responded to a reported skydiving incident on Lorenzen Road in Tracy on Saturday afternoon. The skydiver was...
Modesto getting another Dutch Bros. See where, when it might open
Caffeine lovers on the east side of Modesto soon will have another option for their morning brew when Dutch Bros opens this fall. Construction has started on a site at 3303 Yosemite Blvd. between O’Reilly Auto Parts and Auto Zone Auto Parts stores. This location will be the fourth one in Modesto, joining a location...
Stockton clears decade-old homeless encampment, councilwoman says
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton evicted nearly 100 unhoused individuals from an encampment that had existed for more than a decade near Trinity Parkway on Tuesday morning, Councilwoman Michele Padilla said. Padilla, who heads the city’s homelessness task force, said the clearing of the encampment near Trinity...
Man dies in multi-vehicle Modesto crash
(FOX40.COM) — A man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend, according to the Modesto Police Department.• Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Around 2:20 p.m. on July 19, MPD officers responded to a collision that involved three vehicles. Police said an investigation indicates that the driver...
Calaveras County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Logs for July 18th, 2025
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. Occurred on Rose St, in Valley Springs, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. Occurred on Cheyenne Rd, in Copperopolis, CA. Disposition: No Report Taken. 08:18 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property 2507180016. Occurred at...
Skydiver rescued after getting caught in PG&E power lines in Tracy
TRACY, Calif. — A skydiver was rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming entangled in high-tension power lines along Lorenzen Road in Tracy, according to Tracy Firefighters. Firefighters responded to the scene and found the individual suspended in the wires. With assistance from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), power...
Lathrop Police recover 2 bodies from San Joaquin River; no foul play suspected
According to the Sheriff's Office, the bodies were found in the San Joaquin River/Old River in Lathrop.
A Parent’s Honest Review: Water Safe Swim Modesto
Finding the right swim class for your child can be overwhelming—especially when water safety is a top priority. As parents who didn’t learn to swim growing up, my husband and I were determined to give our son the skills and confidence we didn’t have. Over the years, we’ve tried several local swim programs, all...
