12 Arrested and Over 10,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Taken Off the Streets in...
July 4, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that more than 10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been taken off the streets ahead of Independence Day. The San Joaquin County Fireworks Task Force has seized:. ■ 10,446 pounds of illegal fireworks. ■ 287 destructive devices.
Kathleen Jennison Gets the Last Word
Principal of Stockton, Cal.-based KTJ Design Co., Kathleen Jennison turns challenges into collaborations through leadership and business savvy. How has your background influenced the way you approach the design business?. Kathleen Jennison: My CPA background trained me to think in systems. In audit, you don’t just “do
Tracy Homeowners Could Face $1,000 Fines if Illegal Fireworks Spark Trouble
Tracy homeowners are reminded that only Safe and Sane fireworks with the California State Fire Marshal seal are legal, while anything without that seal is considered illegal and dangerous. Tracy homeowners are being warned that illegal fireworks can turn a holiday celebration into a fine, a fire call, or a...
Three-alarm Stockton warehouse fire damages multiple buildings, no injuries
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton firefighters brought a three-alarm warehouse fire under control Friday afternoon after flames spread rapidly through a metal warehouse and threatened nearby buildings. Fire crews responded around 12:30 p.m. to the 300 block of North Harrison Street, where they found a single-story metal ware
Will Fourth of July change trash pickups in Modesto? What to know before holiday
From backyard barbecues to neighborhood fireworks , celebrating the Fourth of July in Modesto often leaves behind plenty of trash. Independence Day falls on Saturday , July 4, in 2026. Millions of Californians are expected to celebrate the holiday, filling garbage and recycling bins with everything from food containers
Ross Dress for Less sets opening date in Modesto’s Briggsmore Plaza
It’s been seven months since I wrote about a vacant unit on Prescott road being taken over by a Ross Dress for Less. It will soon open, bringing Modesto’s Ross store count to four. Ross Dress for Less, at 1800 Prescott Road, will open July 18, according to a grand-opening invitation from the Modesto Chamber of Commerce
Oakdale man arrested after 9 dead cats discovered in home
(FOX40.COM) — A man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after nine dead cats were found inside a home in Stanislaus County, according to police. Officers responded Wednesday to reports of possible dead animals inside a home in the 100 block of 6th Avenue in Oakdale, the Oakdale Police Department said. Photos sh
15 Famous People Born in Modesto, California
Modesto is more than just orchards and classic car culture. The Central Valley city has produced athletes, actors, musicians, and even Hollywood legends who’ve left a mark far beyond Stanislaus County. Here’s a countdown of 15 famous names who all started out in Modesto. 15. Jason Lytle (1969–...
Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal San Francisco crash
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A Discovery Bay man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a crash in San Francisco’s Mission District that killed one pedestrian and injured three others, according to police. Samuel Powell, 57, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and for not exercising due care for the safety of any pedest
Illegal fireworks aren’t in the sky alone in Modesto area. Cops are there, too
The Modesto Police and Fire departments and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office are preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend of illegal fireworks use. While the city allows “safe and sane” fireworks , like fountains and sparklers, any fireworks that explode or launch into the air are illegal. The Police Department al
