Seeking Local Pantries for Small Donations in Modesto
In the city of Modesto, a local resident has sparked a conversation about the existence of little free pantries in the area. The resident, who has items to donate, is seeking information about local pantries that accept small donations. The query was posted on a popular social media platform, where it attracted...
Modesto Gospel Mission urgently seeks donations ahead of Thanksgiving Food Drive
(FOX40.COM) – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Modesto Gospel Mission is putting out an urgent call for donations as it prepares for one of the largest holiday distributions in the region. This year, staff say supplies are running dangerously low, and they are hoping the community can step in to fill the...
San Joaquin County approves $1.5 million in funding for Stockton homeless shelter completion
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.5 million of funding toward the completion of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission's New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center.
No-Speaker, All-Speed: Modesto’s First Chipotlane Arrives on Dale Road
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Modesto’s first no‑speaker drive‑up is here. The new Chipotlane at 4620 Dale Road—across from Kaiser Hospital—brings app‑and‑go pickup to town, with hours listed as 10:45 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily. It’s also Modesto’s third Chipotle. Note: the corporate store...
‘He can rest in peace.’ Defendants sentenced for stabbing, shooting Justin Peoples in 2022
A San Joaquin County couple was sentenced Monday in the stabbing and shooting death of Justin Peoples at a Tracy gas station in 2022. Christina Lyn Garner , 45, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. Probation was denied because she personally used a firearm during the crime, Judge Charlotte Orcutt said....
Modesto has 9,000-plus rock wells. What they are, how they contribute to flooding
A decades-old stormwater solution that helps recharge groundwater in Modesto is also a major contributor to yearly street flooding and a potential source of contamination. Modesto’s stormwater system is different from most other cities of its size in California. Instead of a traditional system using pipes that flow...
San Joaquin County’s ethnic chambers of commerce team up to support local businesses
When it comes to creating hot cocoa bombs, cake pops and other scrumptious confections, Annalisa Anzar basks in the sweet smell of success. She runs her small business, AA Desserts, out of her Stockton apartment’s kitchen, where she creates gift boxes and elaborate dessert displays for events. To grow the business,...
VIDEO: New law enforcement tool to stop escaping vehicles
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced a new tool called the Grappler to help stop cars during a chase. The Grappler is described as using a net that captures the vehicle’s rear axle, reducing the risk of dangerous maneuvers. According...
Stockton apartments for rent saw slight price increases since last October
Renters in Stockton saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from last year's median of $1,678, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,700 in October. Median listing prices in Stockton are trending the same as last month's $1,700 price. The data...
Vice Mayor Jason Lee Donates $5,000 to Help Feed Sierra Vista Families This Thanksgiving
A Stockton neighborhood with a long history of resilience is getting a special boost this Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Jason Lee will join the Sierra Vista Resident Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for their beloved Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway — and he’s bringing a meaningful gift with him. To...

















