Modesto high school briefly locked down after report of suspicious person
Enochs High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after police received reports of a man walking in the area with what was believed to be a gun, authorities said. According to the Modesto Police Department, officers responded to reports of a man seen near the campus area carrying what appeared to be a...
‘Closing a store is never easy.’ Macy’s in Tracy to close after 16 years
Macy's at West Valley Mall in Tracy is set to close after 16 years. As of Friday, Jan. 16, the Macy's website states, " this location is closing ," at 3400 Naglee Road. This is not the only Macy's location closing in California and across the United States. Macy's at Grossmont Center in La Mesa is also set to close...
Man receives maximum sentence for 2021 brutal crime spree in San Joaquin County
(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin County District Attorney announced that a case from 2021 was finally brought to a close, sentencing a man to 30 years to life for committing a brutal crime spree. Video Above: Placer County residents meet over sexually violent predator placement James Victor Ortega was sentenced to 30...
Daring Daylight Robbery on Stockton’s E. Hammer Lane, Police Seek Public’s Assistance
On January 10, a robbery disrupted normal business on E. Hammer Lane, Stockton police reported. Authorities said two suspects carried out the theft, with surveillance footage capturing the incident, according to a post on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page. The incident escalated when the suspects, after...
Tour a Homey California Winery That’s Equal Parts Stylish and Sustainable
Clark Ferrea Winery is focusing on wine, design, and sustainability. Tour the property and learn more about its latest efforts.
Ceres Police and Community Mobilize in Search for Missing At-Risk Teen Last Seen in...
The Ceres community is on alert as local law enforcement intensifies efforts to locate Elizjha Casteel, a 16-year-old labeled as at-risk, who was last sighted in Modesto. The Ceres Police Department's endeavors have made a call upon the public to aid in the search. According to FOX40, Elizjha was last seen in the...
Mega-hit classic rock band members to bring their music to Modesto’s Gallo Center
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. Two members of the classic rock band Heart bring the group’s music to the Gallo Center with their band Heart By Heart. There are plenty of other entertainment options...
World War II veteran celebrates 103rd birthday in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — Surrounded by family, friends and fellow veterans, World War II veteran Dr. Marvin Lee Lykins celebrated a remarkable milestone in Stockton on Tuesday — 103 years of life and service to others. Applause filled the room as Lykins was asked what he wished for. “Happiness and peace,” he said. Lykins’ life...
Stockton councilmember warns of streetlight wire thefts leaving neighborhoods in the dark
A Stockton city leader is sounding the alarm, saying that there has been a spike in people stealing wire from streetlights, leaving the community unsafe and dark.
Modesto police, volunteers honor MLK Day by transforming rooms for local youth
(FOX40.COM) — Instead of taking the day off, Modesto police officers and community volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving families in need, one bedroom at a time. The Modesto Police Department partnered with the Healthy Room Project and several other law enforcement agencies in their Day of Service to...
