Northern California city sees zero homicides in 2025, first time in nearly 40 years
(FOX40.COM) — A Northern California police department is celebrating a murder-free city for the first time in nearly 40 years.• Video Above: Most commonly reported crimes in the U.S. On Friday, the Modesto Police Department announced that Modesto did not have a single homicide in 2025. “That doesn’t happen by...
Lodi family-run restaurant reopens after sudden death of beloved owner
A family-run Lodi staple, Guantonio's, reopened Friday following a weeks-long closure after the owner suddenly died.
Introducing the 2026 Macaroni KID Modesto Heart of the Community
In 2025, Macaroni KID Modesto proudly supported local nonprofits through small but mighty acts of partnership — from event-promotion donations and calendar features to complimentary advertising upgrades and community shout-outs. In 2026, we’re growing that mission. We are excited to introduce Macaroni KID Modesto...
Local Parents Wanted: Help Us Share What Makes Our Community Special
Are you a local parent or mom (or dad!) who loves our community and wants to make a difference?. Macaroni KID is looking for local parents who want to get involved and help shine a light on the people, places, and moments that make our community such a great place to raise a family.
MBB Preview: Oregon State vs University of the Pacific
Subscribe to BeaverBlitz and make sure to follow the BeaverBlitz team on X for updates. Angie Machado, Davis Doan, Cass Smith and Spencer Newell who will keep you informed on all things Oregon State Athletics. Alex G. Spanos Center (Stockton, California) The Canadian Connection: This matchup features a heavy...
Ceres Police Seize Honda Accord After Dangerous Christmas Chase Through Modesto, Court Order Enforces...
On Christmas morning, while the city of Ceres slept, one Honda Accord driver decided to turn the quiet streets into a race track, leading to a high-speed chase that sparked enough concern for officers to call off the pursuit for safety's sake. In a post from the Ceres Police Department's Facebook page, the details...
Fatal SR-4 crash in Tracy claims passenger’s life, driver arrested
(FOX40.COM)— A passenger died from a fatal crash on SR-4 Friday morning in Tracy, according to the California Highway Patrol. Around 9:30 a.m., a silver Nissan was driving westbound on SR-4, west of the Middle River Bridge. Witnesses said the driver of the Nissan was driving recklessly and almost went head-on with...
Rare Navy ship in Stockton set for major restoration, public attraction
(FOX40.COM) — A hidden piece of Stockton history is preparing for a major transformation. The USS Lucid, a rare Navy minesweeper docked near the port of Stockton, is set to undergo a large-scale restoration as leaders with the Stockton Maritime Museum work to turn the ship into a public waterfront attraction. Built...
Irrigation District’s Failure to Manage Water Threatens Stakeholders
Among the many disturbing consequences of the Modesto Irrigation District’s (MID) failure to complete the investigation into Director Larry Byrd’s irrigation practices on the AB La Grange Ranch, one of the gravest will be the tacit admission that MID cannot or will not determine how much MID surface water is used...
Stolen bike leads to arrest of suspect on multiple charges in Lathrop
(FOX40.COM) — After a stolen bike was reported on Dec. 15, the Lathrop Police Department arrested a suspect with an outstanding warrant on multiple charges. Video Above: Attempted robbery leads to bakery brawl in the City of Fairfield Lathrop police officers responded to a report of a stolen bicycle that was taken...
