Pedestrian killed in downtown Modesto collision, police say. Second in 2 days
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Friday in downtown Modesto, marking the second fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in the city in two days. The latest collision occurred at the intersection of 14th and I streets, according to the Modesto Police Department. Police announced the fatal collision sho
Man dies after being struck while riding mobility wheelchair on Claus Road in Modesto
The Modesto Police Department reports that a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Claus Road. As reported Thursday , the collision near the intersection of Claus Road and East Orangeburg Avenue around 6 a.m. led to a road closure while officers investigated. The early investigation indicates a man in
Who is the man reopening Mallard’s? His investment in Modesto began 50 years ago
Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. In 2017 and 2024 surveys, Modestans named Mallard’s Restaurant as one of the businesses they miss most. In around two years, they’ll be able to dine at Mallard’s again. F
Habit Burger & Grill opening second Stockton restaurant in 2027
A second Habit Burger & Grill restaurant is set to open early next year in Stockton. The new location is currently under construction at 7990 Holman Road in Stockton , near Lowe's and across the street from the Walmart Supercenter on East Hammer Lane. A sign on a fence states, "Habit Burger & Grill Drive Thru coming so
$400,000 in almonds stolen; 4 arrested after cargo was traced to San Joaquin County
KERMAN, Calif. (FOX26) — 4 people were arrested after $400,000 worth of almonds were stolen. Kerman Police officers responded to a report of a cargo theft involving an estimated $400,000 worth of almonds. According to the investigation, the stolen cargo was transported to an area within San Joaquin County.
Regulars Have Been Stopping at This 24-Hour California Panadería for Fresh Pan Dulce for...
Some bakeries lock their doors at dusk, but one little spot in Modesto never does. At 4 a.m. on a Saturday, the lights are on, the bread makers are at work, and someone is already picking up a weekly order. One longtime customer has been stopping here on every drive...
CA Governor Kills Stabilization Unit Over Concerns Patients Could Mistake It for Full ER
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have authorized a stabilization unit for emergency care in Patterson. Assemblyman Juan Alanis, R-Modesto, was the author of Assembly Bill 2282. He called the governor’s veto tragic. “He had a choice between a carefully regulated local option and a status quo...
Four Antioch Residents Arrested After Drug Raids in Myers Flat and Eureka
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty:. On September 30th, 2026, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) with the assistance of the Humboldt...
Four More In-N-Outs Are Coming to California, From Los Angeles County to Stockton
In-N-Out has listed new restaurants in Commerce, South El Monte, Chino, and Stockton. Here is where they are planned and when the company expects them to open.
Ceres drunk driver convicted of reckless driving
(FOX40.COM) — A jury has convicted a Ceres man of felony driving under the influence causing great bodily injury and felony reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. On March 20, 2025, 28-year-old Marco Duran drove at nearly 100 miles per hou

















