California wine giant announces new layoffs as industry downturn continues
California’s wine industry continues to face mounting pressure, and the nation’s largest wine producer is making additional cuts. E. & J. Gallo Winery has announced another facility closure and round…
Golden mussels tighten grip on California’s water
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget last week that includes $6 million to fight the spread of golden mussels across the state’s waterways. The invasive species, first detected at the Port of Stockton in October 2024, has now spread more than 500 miles through California’s connected waterways in under two y
San Joaquin RTD stakeholders allege ‘hostile takeover,’ call for intervention
A group of more than 50 retirees, customers, former executives and former board members of the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) sent a letter expressing no confidence in the agency’s leadership and calling for an independent investigation and external audit, alleging financial mismanagement, governance failu
Stockton vice mayor asks state to investigate after no-confidence petition blasts transit district
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee has called on California’s top fiscal watchdog to investigate multiple claims that San Joaquin Regional Transit District leaders have mismanaged the bus system, allegedly bungling its finances and mistreating employees. On Monday morning, Lee sent reporters a copy of a three-page letter da
Medline signs leases for 2 new facilities after Tracy warehouse fire
(FOX40.COM) — Medline signed leases on two large warehouses following a fire in June that destroyed the company’s original facility. The medical supply company’s facility in Tracy was destroyed June 11 when a massive fire broke out. Firefighters battled flames for over 35 hours, and by the end, the structure was unsalv
5 Best Ice Cream Places in Modesto that Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Modesto is a city built on orchards, sunshine, and the hum of the Central Valley. It’s the birthplace of George Lucas, the land of cruising culture, the home of endless fruit stands, and a place where summer heat rolls in like a warm, golden tide. It’s agricultural, suburban, nostalgic, and full of that unmistakable Va
Key street in downtown Modesto is back open after more than a year. What...
After more than a year, 10th Street between G and H streets is now reopened to traffic in downtown Modesto. The street has been closed since June 2025, according to the city. The closure was due to the new Stanislaus County courthouse construction located between Ninth, 10th, G and H streets. The city has no current pl
How to run for open City Council and board of education seats in Modesto
The nomination window for three Modesto City Council seats and four Modesto City School Board of Education seats will be July 13 through Aug. 7. Diane Nayares-Perez, Modesto city clerk, reviews applications and ensures that candidates meet the required qualifications. “We recommend they call or send an email to set up
California is pouring $6 million into fight against invasive golden mussels clogging waterways
"This funding brings critical state support to San Joaquin County and the Delta."
Mega-celebration set for Modesto region features big-name music artists, much more
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. It’s July, and while Independence Day is almost in the rearview mirror, the month still promises more blasts, courtesy of a 10-day blowout in Turlock. The Stanislaus Cou

















