Alleged killer of woman who livestreamed dead sister’s body captured in Stockton
The suspected killer of a woman who rose to infamy after livestreaming her young sister's dead body after a DUI crash is in custody.
New Sam’s Club under construction in Lathrop, set to open in late 2026
(FOX40.COM) — Mossdale Landing Community Association announced on Facebook that construction is underway on a new Sam’s Club warehouse store in Lathrop. According to officials, the location is expected to be open in late autumn 2026. The membership-based warehouse club will be built within the Stanford Crossing South...
Construction for Affordable Housing Units Ready to Break Ground in California
A new study from CalMatters revealed that there are an estimated 40,000 affordable housing units are available for construction in California. However, holding them up is one setback experts mentioned may affect construction. The proposed apartment complex on Modesto’s East Morris Avenue is precisely the kind of...
Once-prominent scientist will turn himself in, Stanislaus prosecutors say
The director of a Riverbank company, alleged to be responsible for a chemical explosion , will turn himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest last week. Henry “Mic” Meeks, 77, faces felony charges of illegal storage, transport and dumping of highly flammable magnesium-aluminum powder, also known as...
Lodi Police seek information on three cold case homicides
The Lodi Police Department is seeking information on three unsolved homicide cases. On May 16, 1989, Vincente Nateras was struck in the head and later died from his injuries. On July 9, 2002, officers found Timothie Layton and Danny Stewart Rogers deceased from gunshot wounds in the Walmart parking lot. On August 6,...
Hogan High School Class of 1985 Reunion: Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc in Stockton
Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc: Hogan Spartans '85 Brotherhood at the Lake. Laughter, old stories, and lifelong bonds as the Class of 1985 reunites at Michael Dondi Reyes' birthday celebration. There is a specific kind of laughter that only comes from brothers who have known each other for over four...
Soaring gas prices affecting California agricultural co-ops
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
SUSD Trustees deny KIPP petition for University Park high school
More than 100 community members arrived at the Stockton Unified School District board meeting this week to support KIPP Public Schools during a public hearing to determine the fate of their petition to establish a new high school in Stockton. Itzel Velazquez, a 9th grader at KIPP High School, which...
Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte’s planned closure of Modesto plant
Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.
See behind the scenes in kitchen at Modesto restaurant as chef preps special menu
At the end of 2025, I conducted a poll series where you, readers, determined the best coffee shop, pizza place, taco truck, hangout spot, catering company and home kitchen in Stanislaus County. I informed you that the series was going to lead to a community-style event. After much consideration, it was determined...

















