Federal authorities announce findings in Middle Tennessee cartel drug trafficking operation
Twenty-four individuals have been indicted in an investigation into Sinaloa Cartel drug trafficking operations in Middle Tennessee and California, federal authorities announced at a press conference in Nashville on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sixteen people have been taken into custody and seven were recently arrested in areas such as Nashville, Mt....
Stockton serial killing suspect found competent to stand trial
(FOX40.COM) — The man suspected of perpetrating a series of shootings in and around Stockton in 2021 and 2022 has been found competent to stand trial by a jury, the San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced Wednesday. Wesley Brownlee is charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. […]
Stockton voters find answers at ‘Ballots & Burritos’ event
Michelle Holland has her ballot sitting in her office at Stanislaus State’s Stockton campus. But with Election Day less than a week away, she still has questions about some of California’s propositions. “I get somewhat confused over the proposition sometimes, and so I don’t know where to go,”...
‘Everyone’s sad’: Many say they’ll miss The Kitchen @ StoneBrier restaurant
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved Stockton restaurant that abruptly closed in mid-October. Customers who cherished The Kitchen @ StoneBrier are sharing their feelings on social media. Their reactions range from shock to sorrow. “I have a special place in my heart for StoneBrier,” Stockton resident Jan Utterback said in an interview. “It was well-loved. Everyone’s sad.” An Oct. 14 post on Facebook announced the closure, which was signed by The Kitchen @ StoneBrier Family. “After eight wonderf
Brando Villapudua, Stockton city councilmember, detained after service of search warrants
San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office confirmed Wednesday that its Bureau of Investigations Political Corruption Unit had detained Stockton city councilmember Brando Villapudua.
Popular Turlock café coming to Modesto, and first Drybar salon, among other businesses
New businesses are coming to north Modesto thanks to entrepreneur Bobby Ismail. He is developing a suite of businesses along Dale Road in the rapidly expanding area around Kaiser Permanente’s Modesto Medical Center. Drivers may have noticed large banners go up along the fenced area announcing the arrival of Drybar and Zalata Café . Ismail is also bringing two other fitness businesses to the development: FS8 Pilates studio and F45 Training. Ismail has a background in health and fitness, co-ownin
Pioneering California civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Farmworker and labor movement icon Dolores Huerta has died at 96, her family says. Huerta co-founded the Stockton, California, chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) in 1955 and later the Agricultural Workers Association. She co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. The UFW formed from the movement three...
2,400-home development north of Modesto hit with lawsuit. What the suit alleges
A citizens group and environmental advocates have filed a lawsuit challenging the Riverbank City Council decision approving the 2,400-home River Walk development. The lawsuit filed Friday in Stanislaus Superior Court alleges the Sept. 22 council decision violated city planning policies and Water Code provisions and was based on a deficient environmental review. The plaintiffs, including Central Valley Concerned Citizens, Friends of the Swainson’s Hawk, Dr. J. Gammon and Annabel Gammon, are askin
Lathrop police respond to 2 separate DUI incidents within 48 hours
(FOX40.COM) — The Lathrop Police Department responded to two separate impaired driving incidents within the last two days that put the community at risk, the department said in a news release. In the first incident, Lathrop community members reported a vehicle driving against traffic on Sunday. Officers located the vehicle and initiated an investigation. The […]
Californians Push Back Against Police Drone Expansion
Californians are challenging police drone expansions due to privacy concerns. The debates focus on warrantless surveillance and corporate influence, with cities like San Francisco and Sonoma County at the forefront.

















