Modesto wants to turn this alleyway into a ‘destination.’ How to offer input
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. A portion of downtown Modesto will be transformed into an “outdoor gallery,” a destination where people can view its many murals. And the city wants community input on...
Northern California Weather Alert: Colder Pattern Builds Feb 13–19 With Heavy Rain and Sierra...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sacramento, California – A colder and increasingly active weather pattern is expected to take hold across Northern California by Thursday, with temperatures dropping below seasonal averages and an elevated...
Man who shot Stockton Macy’s loss prevention officer during robbery sentenced to 12 years
A man was sentenced to more than a decade in state prison for shooting a Macy's loss prevention officer during a violent retail robbery in Stockton last spring, prosecutors said on Friday.
Christmas Horror In San Joaquin, Man Gets Triple Life For Assault On 11-Year-Old
An 11-year-old girl’s Christmas night turned into a crime scene in San Joaquin County, and now the man responsible will never walk free. On Friday, Eugenio Reyes was sentenced to three consecutive terms of life in state prison without the possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting the...
Defendant faces death penalty for 2024 triple homicide in Lodi, DA says
(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that it intends to seek the death penalty in the prosecution of the 2024 Mettler Road triple homicide. Video Above: Homicide investigation underway after shooting in Lincoln The District Attorney’s Office plans to pursue capital...
Barbecue buffet in Oakdale? Caterers play with ideas for new restaurant
It’s been eight months since two longtime Modesto chefs opened a barbecue trailer on McHenry Avenue. Now, the pair are on to bigger things. Jesse Padilla and Matt Martin launched Craft BBQ & Catering Co. in late 2024, expanded with a food trailer in June 2025 and are now adding “restaurant owners” to their joint...
Del Monte Foods announces closure of cannery in California, impacting fruit growers
MODESTO, Calif. - Del Monte Foods has announced the closure of its last cannery in California, causing a significant impact on the state's fruit farmers. The California Farm Bureau reports that the closure will affect approximately 600 employees and 1,200 seasonal workers in the Modesto area. "It’s difficult," said...
Months-long armed robbery investigation leads to arrest of 53-year-old Stockton man
(FOX40.COM) — A 53-year-old Stockton man was arrested after a months-long investigation into an armed robbery at a business. • Video Above: Is violent crime going up in America? Around 3:40 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2025, a business on the 14000 block of Harlan Road was robbed by two suspects, according to the Lathrop Police […]
Teen seriously hurt after dirt bike collides with semi-truck in Manteca
MANTECA, Calif. — A 17-year-old boy suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after a collision between an off-road dirt bike he was riding and a semi-truck in Manteca. The incident occurred before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Yosemite Avenue. According to police, the juvenile was traveling...
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into shed in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — A driver died Thursday night after a vehicle crashed into a shed in Stockton, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP Stockton said officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash near Michigan Avenue and Ryde Road around 6:56 p.m. The crash involved a single vehicle.
