Burson residence ‘a total loss’ after large fire engulfs structure
(FOX40.COM) — Calaveras Consolidated firefighters responded to a large residential structure fire that left the building fully engulfed in flames Tuesday night, the fire department said. Around 10:33 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to Navajo Way in Burson, where a single-family residence was found “fully involved in fire” upon arrival. The home, located in a hillside […]
Stockton street sweeper caught on camera dumping debris outside local businesses
Stockton business owners were left confused after surveillance cameras captured a street sweeper dumping its contents in an empty parking lot.
Ceres installing traffic and surveillance cameras at 39 intersections, raising privacy questions
The City of Ceres is installing new cameras at 39 intersections as part of a nearly $2 million traffic upgrade, but the project is also raising questions about surveillance, privacy and who will have access to the footage.
Record-breaking El Niño could hit the Central Valley. Join us for a live forum
As the Central Valley braces for a historic Super El Niño, The Modesto Bee , The Fresno Bee and Merced Sun-Star are partnering to host a virtual panel discussion on how residents can prepare. Meteorologist Sean Macaday and Stanislaus County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Ruben Wegner will answer questions on Zoom about the El Niño on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. People can register for the free event at https://mcclatchy.zoom.us/meeting/register/yMrpkNJeQ-GkY8t4P_TViw The panelists
Stockton Buyers Face Tighter Fresh Supply and Faster-Moving Homes
Stockton buyers faced tighter inventory and homes moved off the market faster, making quick action essential.
Stockton seeking public input on downtown revitalization plan
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton is inviting residents to an open house event on Thursday to learn about and submit feedback on the city’s “vision for downtown revitalization.” The city said the Thrive Downtown project is centered around infill housing, economic opportunity, historic preservation, and activation of key downtown assets. A report published by […]
Ripon approves restrictions on feeding stray and feral cats on public property
The Ripon City Council unanimously approved new restrictions on feeding stray and feral cats on public property, despite opposition from animal advocates who say the rules could make it harder to care for the animals.
Modesto and Oakdale getting new Chipotle restaurants. Here’s when they’ll open
At the beginning of the year, some Modesto residents speculated that a Chipotle Mexican Grill was being built in The Marketplace shopping center on Oakdale Road. They were correct. In February, the company would only confirm that it was scheduled to open a new location in Modesto in 2027. Now, representatives for Chipotle are saying that location, at 3401 Oakdale Road, Suite 300, will open Nov. 18. It’s not the only Chipotle opening soon in Stanislaus County. One at 1595 E. F St. in Oakdale will
Modesto reaches tentative settlement in lawsuit over controversial protest mask ban
Modesto has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit challenging its controversial ordinance banning face coverings and certain protective equipment at public demonstrations, potentially ending a months-long legal battle over protesters’ First Amendment rights. City officials announced Tuesday that a settlement in principle had been reached in the lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California on behalf of the Pacific Media Workers Guild and three individuals aga
Candidate leads California race despite death months ago
A majority of California voters in one rural county have so far chosen to elect a dead candidate to the position of county supervisor, according to unofficial election results in the Nov. 3 race that officials say is still too close to call. Bruce Giudici, who was running for Calaveras...

















