McDonald’s employees detain robbery suspect in Galt
(FOX40.COM) — McDonald’s employees assisted officers in detaining a suspect Monday night after a slew of robberies, according to the Galt Police Department. GPD said officers were dispatched to the Taco Bell on C Street for a reported robbery in progress. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crime Employees...
Man Accused of Deadly Screwdriver Attack in Murrieta Home Pleads Not Guilty
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a Murrieta senior with a screwdriver, as well as trying to kill the homeowner’s wife in the same manner, pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and other charges. Manuel Arturo Alvarez of Modesto was arrested earlier this month following the alleged...
Tracy Hate Crime Killers Get Decades For ‘Execution-Style’ Slaying Of Navy Vet
A San Joaquin County judge on Monday handed down decades-long prison terms to two defendants in the 2022 Tracy killing of 30-year-old Navy veteran Justin Peoples, closing a closely watched case prosecutors called racially motivated and wrapping up a trial that drew intense community attention this fall. The San...
Stockton police officers’ union demands arbitration to end contract woes
Unable to reach a deal with city negotiators, the union representing Stockton’s police officers and sergeants is opting to try out its newfound ability to seek binding arbitration. The union is aiming to secure a new contract after five months of working without one. The Stockton Police Officers’ Association’s...
Stockton serial killer charged with 6 counts of murder, 1 attempted murder
(FOX40.COM)— An alleged Stockton serial killer was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder, as well as other related charges, according to San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. Wesley Brownlee was originally charged with the murders of seven people and the attempted...
San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputies using net device to corral cars in pursuits
Sheriff’s deputies now have the ability to lasso fleeing suspects — or at least their vehicles. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is trying out a device designed to safely end vehicle pursuits. But it’s not without controversy. Produced by an Arizona-based company, the Grappler Police...
The Save Mart Companies Reopens Maxx Value Store In Modesto, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and...
Student Spotlight: Everyn Vargas Orits
Hello Titans. It’s time to meet a Chicana student who is part of the Folklórico Club. Meet Everyn Vargas Orits. A senior at Cesar Chavez High School. A: Math, I have always excelled in it and have done well. I’ve loved math since I was little because I believed math was the universal language that anyone can...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Discovery Bay,...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near discovery bay.
New Stockton crosswalk aims to slow Pershing Avenue traffic after years of speeding complaints
A new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk is now in operation along a Stockton residential street where neighbors have called it an "expressway" for years, with drivers speeding daily there.
