Stockton CA

A Modesto man riding a nonmotorized scooter suffered major injuries when struck by a car in south Modesto the night of Friday, Oct. 9, the California Highway Patrol reports. The crash was reported at about 8:35 p.m. where Boulder Avenue ends at Hatch Road, according to a CHP news release. There is a stop sign on Boulder, while Hatch Road traffic is not controlled. The preliminary investigation indicates the scooter rider, 58-year-old Rodney Abel, was crossing Hatch Road from north to south, trav

The " No Kings" movement is returning to Stockton and communities across San Joaquin County this month, but organizers say the events will take a different approach from the large-scale demonstrations that drew millions nationwide in opposition to what they described as executive overreach. Instead of focusing primarily on protests, the Oct. 17 events across California and the U.S. are aimed at encouraging voters to cast their ballots early ahead of the midterm elections. In a Sept. 8 news relea

Manteca police issued 13,367 red-light camera citations through September 24, 2026, but officials say the city’s cameras recorded more potential violations than tickets issued. Each incident must pass a police review before a citation can be mailed, and some cases do not result in tickets because the department cannot complete the process within the required […]

(FOX40.COM) — More than 30 pounds of methamphetamine and around $90,000 were seized during a drug trafficking organization operation, according to the Modesto Police Department. MPD said that investigations into drug trafficking led the Narcotics Enforcement Team to execute search warrants at multiple locations on Oct. 8 in Modesto. The primary investigative target was arrested, officials […]

A Nebraska traffic stop uncovered more than $250,000 in stolen copper inside a semi-truck on October 7. Lancaster County’s Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped the vehicle around 2 p.m. on Interstate 80. Deputies saw the trailer leaning heavily after the load shifted toward the passenger side. The driver could not provide vehicle registration, a bill of lading or basic freight details.

(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton City Council voted 4 to 2 to strip Jason Lee of his title as vice mayor after rejecting his resignation of the title. “Weaponizing your platform, I guess to prove your power, is very reminiscent of Trump,” Lee said. “So go ahead and make whatever decision you feel is in the […]

(FOX40.COM) — Officials identified the man and woman arrested after an investigation into a stolen truck turned into a major drug bust in Stockton. VIDEO: Stockton vice mayor position to be reconsidered at city council meeting (October 2026) The duo appeared in court Monday after an investigation into a stolen Ford F-350 truck led the […]

The Modesto City Council is moving forward with a proposed crackdown on reckless bicycle and e-bike riding, including fines of up to $5,000 and the possible impoundment of bikes for up to 30 days.

(FOX40.COM) — Deputies are asking for the public’s help to find a man after he left his home in San Joaquin County, the sheriff’s office said. Joseph Andrew Woolcock, 37, was reported missing around 2 p.m. Tuesday after he “walked away” from his home, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. He was last seen […]

The man killed in a head-on dirt bike collision on a Dry Creek trail the night of Oct. 7 has been identified as longtime racer and rider Mike Inderbitzin, 66, of Modesto. A GoFundMe page established to help cover memorial, funeral and other expenses reads, in part, “Mike was more than just a father, grandfather, husband, and friend. He was a legend in the motorcycle racing community, a lifelong rider, and someone who touched the lives of countless people. “As a legendary AMA flat track racer, mo