Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Near La Loma Avenue in Modesto, Police Seek...
March 8, 2026 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Department officials report that on Friday, March 6, 2026, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Modesto Police officers responded to the area of La Loma Avenue and Morton Boulevard for a report of a vehicle collision. When officers arrived, they located...
Stockton Tesla Driver Admits Guilt in Deadly Delta College Hit-and-Run
Nearly two years after a late-night crash shook the Delta College community, a 27-year-old Stockton man has pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run that killed a 23-year-old local resident, according to the victim's family. The plea clears the way for a July 6, 2026, sentencing hearing and marks a major turn in a case that...
Modesto Hazmat Mayhem: Local Bosses Charged In Trash-Yard Blast
Stanislaus County prosecutors have charged two Modesto-area men in a chemical explosion case that rocked a local waste facility last spring. Yesterday, the district attorney’s office filed charges against Henry Meeks, owner of Riverbank-based Advanced Materials Manufacturing Technologies (AM2T), and AM2T manager...
Alameda County man missing after going fishing near Mountain House
Authorities are asking for help in finding a man who went out fishing in San Joaquin County and never returned.
Stockton’s next city attorney takes shape
City Hall has seen a steady turnover of leadership over the past year. Now another key role is poised to be filled. Stockton City Council plans to hire Marci Arredondo as the city’s next attorney, adding another new name to the growing list of officials stepping into leadership roles after a series of departures...
Lathrop residents question plan to remove crosswalks and stop signs
LATHROP, Calif. — Residents in Lathrop are pushing back against a city plan to remove stop signs and crosswalks at two intersections along River Islands Parkway, a change officials say is meant to improve safety. With clear weather drawing people outside for walks over the weekend, residents said the...
🚧 Road Closures Across San Joaquin County March 8–14
Caltrans crews will be busy around San Joaquin County from March 8–14, 2026, with several lane and ramp closures for maintenance and construction. State Route 4: One-way traffic at the Old River Bridge continues 24 hours a day through November 2026. Vehicles over 34 feet should use SR-12 or I-205 instead. The Filbert...
Motorcyclist dies after Modesto hit-and-run, police say
A woman who was riding a motorcycle has died after a hit-and-run in Modesto late Friday night.
Border-To-Tracy Coke Run Ends With 189 Kilos Seized, 8-Year Prison Term
A Tracy man is headed to state prison for eight years after authorities say he helped move a massive load of cocaine into San Joaquin County, a case that started with a semi‑truck rolling up from the Mexican border and ended with agents swarming a rural property on South Koster Road.
Owner, manager charged after chemical blast at Modesto waste facility
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office announced criminal charges following an investigation into a chemical explosion and fire at the Gilton Resource Recovery Facility that injured a worker and endangered firefighters. According to the DA’s office, the explosion happened on March 27, 2025,...
