Modesto man killed outside Costco in Southern California. Driver arrested for murder
A 28-year-old Modesto man died after being struck by a vehicle outside a Southern California Costco on Tuesday night, and authorities have arrested the driver on suspicion of murder. Ventura County sheriff’s deputies responded around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, to reports of a man struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Costco at 437 W. Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo, near the store’s gas pumps, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, witnesses directed
91-year-old California-based grocery chain to close several locations
Grocery shoppers in California and Nevada are preparing to lose several familiar supermarket locations as one longtime regional chain rethinks where it can afford to operate. The closures come as…
Stockton widow keeps comic book artist Tony DeZuniga’s legacy alive
Tina DeZuniga is carrying on her late husband Tony DeZuniga's legacy by keeping his artwork, which was recently on display at the Haggin Museum in Stockton.
McGeorge law students break down California ballot measures to help voters make informed decisions
Students at UOP's McGeorge School of Law spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online.
Organization fights to preserve Stockton’s Little Manila neighborhood
A local organization is doing what it can to preserve the history of the Little Manila neighborhood in Stockton.
Illegal dumping calls in San Joaquin County down 40% over last two years
Calls for service regarding illegal dumping in San Joaquin County are down by 40% since 2023-2024.
A Celebration Across Generations: Stockton’s Día de los Muertos Festival Returns November 1
An ofrenda invites people to pause and remember. A student mariachi performance gives a younger generation a place in a living cultural tradition. At Stockton’s November 1 Día de los Muertos Festival, those experiences share the same afternoon. Big Valley Ford will host its fourth annual celebration Sunday,...
Eight Ceres households face water crisis as their only groundwater well fails
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Ceres is considering declaring a local emergency due to the complete failure of a groundwater well serving eight households, officials announced Wednesday. The River Road Mutual Water Company operates independently of the city and its groundwater well provides the primary source of potable water to a small residential community near […]
San Joaquin County balks at $2 million gift toward UOP medical school
The University of the Pacific’s planned medical school may not get financial backing from San Joaquin County after a plan that came before the Board of Supervisors was met with internal pushback. The board decided Tuesday to put off making a decision on a potential donation to the medical...
Bystander rescues woman from burning Modesto home before firefighters arrive
A bystander pulled a woman from a burning home in Modesto after finding her in a wheelchair inside the residence, officials say.
