Rising rivers prompt flood precautions and rescue in San Joaquin County
STOCKTON, Calif. — After a wet weekend, waterways across Northern California remained under close watch Monday as rivers and creeks continued to rise in parts of San Joaquin County. Along the Smith Canal in Stockton, the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency closed boat launches at Louis Park and...
Modesto police report zero homicides in 2025, calling it historic
(FOX40.COM) — For the first time in recent memory, the Modesto Police Department reports zero homicides for an entire year. Police officials call the milestone almost unheard of – especially for a city of more than 220,000 – and say it comes as other serious crimes across Modesto are also trending downward. Modesto...
Man arrested for assaulting minors, wields knife during family gathering
(FOX40.COM) — A man has been arrested after pulling a knife on two minors on Sunday afternoon in the Valley Oak District during a family gathering. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to the Stockton Police Department, two women, 37 and 27 years old, along with two juveniles, were in the […]
Man wounded outside store in second shooting on Country Club Blvd. in a week
A man was shot outside a grocery store on Monday morning in central west Stockton on the same block where a 17-year-old boy was slain just about a week earlier. The man was shot around 8:49 a.m. Monday outside of the Safeway grocery store on Country Club Boulevard, according to the Stockton Police Department. The...
For Central Valley Cambodians, the border conflict with Thailand hits close to home
When fighting broke out again between Cambodia and Thailand in December, Vunmara Kong felt helpless. A nurse in Modesto, Kong said that when she would bring up the conflict with coworkers or patients, many told her they didn’t even know it was happening. Kong did what she could. She created a GoFundMe campaign, which...
DUI Stop Near Modesto Turns Into 15-Pound Pot Bust, CHP Says
What started as a suspected DUI stop near Modesto ended with a sizable pot bust, after California Highway Patrol officers say they found about 15.5 pounds of marijuana in a vehicle and arrested the driver on suspicion of drug possession, transportation and sales. The packages of suspected marijuana were booked into...
Northern California city sees zero homicides in 2025, first time in nearly 40 years
(FOX40.COM) — A Northern California police department is celebrating a murder-free city for the first time in nearly 40 years. • Video Above: Most commonly reported crimes in the U.S. On Friday, the Modesto Police Department announced that Modesto did not have a single homicide in 2025. “That doesn’t...
Stockton police respond to two deadly weapon assaults within an hour
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department is investigating two deadly weapon assault incidents that occurred an hour apart. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat. Stockton police responded to the 2100 block of Beau Pre Street in the Seaport District around 11:32 p.m. on Saturday after...
Suspect arrested after man found shot at Lodi warehouse
A suspect has been arrested after a man was found with a gunshot wound in a Lodi warehouse Saturday night, police said.
Pacific wins 74-69 against Pepperdine
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) Elias Ralph's 22 points helped Pacific defeat Pepperdine 74-69 on Sunday. Ralph also had 10 rebounds for the Tigers (11-6, 2-2 West Coast Conference). Justin Rochelin added 14 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Jaden Clayton went 5 of 10 from the field to finish with 11 points.
