Stockton: 2 Arrested On Firearm Possession Allegations
Two men were arrested in Stockton's Park District Friday for allegedly possessing a firearm in a vehicle. Stockton police officers conducted a probation search on a vehicle at Yellowstone Avenue and Olympic Circle occupied by someone known to be prohibited from owning firearms, according to the Stockton Police Departme
For Black Stocktonians, Juneteenth is where joy and and legacy meet
As “Sumthin’ Sumthin'” by Maxwell blared across the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dana Beckton fell into a random dance with a stranger. “This is what I’m talking about! That’s joy,” said a beaming Beckton before Angela Bernard drew her into a dance at the county’s annual Juneteenth festival.
Body recovered from river at popular Stanislaus swimming spot, Modesto Fire reports
The body of a swimmer was recovered from the Tuolumne River in the area of the Fox Grove Fishing Access in Hughson on Saturday afternoon. At about 4:45 p.m., Modesto Fire Department water rescue teams, medics and an engine crew, as well as the Hughson Fire Department, responded to a water rescue call at the popular rec
California Suspect Stuns Officers by Stealing Police Car Mid-chase: ‘Feels Like a Reno 911...
A California suspect was arrested after a chaotic encounter that escalated from an alleged vandalism report into a foot chase and the theft of a marked police vehicle. The incident, which began in Sacramento, ended after a pursuit along Highway 99 and into the Lodi area. It has since drawn widespread attention online d
Modesto region weather for the coming week: Expect June temperatures to rise
After a couple of cooler days, look for the temperatures to rise again in the Modesto region this coming week. After mild highs at 81 degrees on Friday and an expected 86 on Saturday, it will return to the mid-to-upper 90s beginning Sunday, according to the National Weather Service’s extended forecast. The good news: N
Modesto police officer arrested for alleged domestic violence in Tuolumne County
An officer with the Modesto Police Department has been arrested for an alleged domestic incident that occurred back in March while off-duty in Tuolumne County, officials said Saturday. Solomon Foketi, a four-year veteran with Modesto police, was arrested by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office and charged with assault
San Joaquin RTD leadership turnover continues months after CEO firing
Several senior San Joaquin Regional Transit District officials are no longer listed on the agency’s leadership website, the latest sign of turnover at the countywide bus provider after months of controversy and changes at the top. Noël Mink, RTD’s director of human resources, and Maximilian Cao, the agency’s marketing.
Modesto city council to vote on speed limit changes
Modesto's city council will decide on a proposal to adjust speed limits on several streets, including reductions on Coffee Road and Martin Luther King Drive.
“There are People That Will Jump You For a Dollar”: Man Stalks Bank Customers,...
A man in Manteca, California, is facing multiple charges after he allegedly smashed into multiple cars and stole money outside banks. He is accused of stalking his victims and methodically choosing them for his thieving ... Read more
CHP: Stockton man arrested on felony hit-and-run, manslaughter charges after fatal truck crash
CLIPPER GAP, Calif. — Authorities have arrested Robert Bell in connection with a fatal hit-and-run big rig crash on Interstate 80, after a weeks-long search. Bell, a 60-year-old from Stockton, CA, is suspected of fleeing from the scene of the crash on May 26 in the Clipper Gap area, according to the California Highway

















