City Hall parking and events counter has moved
The Events Permits and Parking counter has moved from Historic City Hall to the New City Hall at 501 W. Weber Ave., Building 2, First Floor. The counter will reopen at 1:00 PM on Monday, Feb. 17.
Commission weighs potential salary increase for Stockton City Council in 2027
A citizens' commission is considering whether to raise salaries for Stockton City Council members in 2027. The Council Salary Setting Commission discussed the issue at a Wednesday, Feb. 11, meeting. The five-member body is appointed by the Civil Service Commission and recommends salaries and benefits for the city...
Grammy winning violinist Anne Akiko Myers returns to Modesto
Anne Akiko Myers is a multi-Grammy winning global artist with more than 40 releases, and she’s coming here to Modesto to perform two Valentine’s Day concerts with the Modesto Symphony. But, it’s not just any regular concert. Anne is also known as the ”Wonder Woman of Commissioning” given her frequent close work with...
FEMA drops flood insurance requirement for 8,000 Stockton homeowners
STOCKTON, Calif. — After nearly 16 years, thousands of homeowners in Stockton are no longer required to carry flood insurance — ending what many described as an expensive and frustrating financial burden. In 2024, construction was completed on the Smith Canal flood gate in Stockton. The project is...
3rd Annual Black History Month Empowerment Luncheon Fundraiser- Feb 25
The Cesar Chavez Community Celebration Committee (a nonprofit organization, 501 C 3) will be hosting the. Third Annual Black History Month Empowerment Luncheon Fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Blacks in Ministry.”. We want to continue to “Build Bridges” in our community with all of our neighbors. We need...
San Joaquin County Fair moves from May to December this year
The San Joaquin County Fair 2026 will look a bit different this year with its debut coming in December, fairground officials confirmed. This year, the fair will run 12-days in December as a fair and holiday celebration all in one. The fair will still have the typical rides as well as a robust indoor concert series,...
New Modesto neighborhood to honor fallen firefighters with park, street names
A new housing development in Modesto will feature a firefighter-themed park and streets named after fallen and prominent members of the Modesto Fire Department, following a years-long collaboration between city officials, firefighters and a private developer.
New Crime Stoppers signs with QR codes installed at Ceres Parks
(FOX40.COM) — New signs have popped up at parks across the city of Ceres, and officials say they’re designed to help fight crime with just a quick scan. The city has installed brand-new Crime Stoppers signs at eight local parks, each featuring a QR code that allows residents to report certain crimes like vandalism or...
Clifford out as San Joaquin RTD CEO after being put on administrative leave
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — Alex Clifford is out as the San Joaquin Regional Transit CEO. In a news release, San Joaquin RTD said the Board of Directors voted to separate from the CEO for convenience. At a special meeting on Friday, the Board of Directors of the San...
‘We have found our beloved Lupita.’ Stockton mother recovered from Delta-Mendota Canal
A 21-year-old Stockton woman who went missing after a dune buggy crash into the Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County has been recovered and identified as Lupita Lizbeth Zúñiga Ontiveros. The Merced County Sheriff's Office announced Feb. 10 that the body of Zúñiga Ontiveros, who had been missing since Jan. 28, was...
