Council backs $5M housing loans despite advice
A long City Council meeting this week ended with a series of decisions that could shape housing projects across the city. Councilmembers voted to lend roughly $5 million to developers for affordable housing, including two projects that city staff did not recommend funding. Aaron Leathley reports the narrow vote followed a contentious discussion about how to prioritize limited resources and which projects should move...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-5 Near French Camp Exit Before Dawn
Early Thursday, a person was struck and killed on northbound Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County near the French Camp Road offramp, turning the pre-dawn commute into a grim emergency scene. The crash prompted lane closures while first responders worked along the busy corridor. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who died, and drivers faced delays until the highway...
New Walmart Supercenter planned for Manteca’s Atherton and Main
MANTECA, Calif. — A major retail change is coming to Manteca. Mayor Gary Singh said a new Walmart Supercenter is planned for the corner of Atherton Drive and Main Street. The project includes space for 11 additional businesses, which could bring more restaurants, shops, and entertainment to South Manteca.
Arrest made in suspicious death near Modesto boat ramp
(FOX40.COM) — A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspicious death of a man who was found near a boat ramp in Modesto, police said. The Modesto Police Department said officers responded to reports of a person down around 4 p.m. on April 9, near the Neece boat ramp in the 700 block […]
Macy’s shutting down another store in Northern California
(KRON) — Macy’s, the storied American department store, is closing another location in Northern California. In 2025, the retail giant announced it would be closing more than 60 stores nationwide. Macy’s is closing its Tracy location at the West Valley Mall, a company spokesperson tells KRON4. The retailer did not reveal a final closing date […]
Lululemon’s opening date in Modesto is fast approaching. When you can shop
I’m sad to say my guess about where Lululemon was going in the mall was wrong, but happy to share that the store is opening very soon. The popular athletic apparel pop-up, on the lower level across from Pink and near Macy’s Men’s & Home, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, April 17. A Lululemon pop-up is a temporary store that may be...
Teens looking for ways to dress to impress at county library’s prom drive
To the steady beat of ‘90s pop anthems inside Tracy Public Library, Gabby Torres was on the lookout for the perfect prom dress that sparkled. Her fingers, freshly manicured for the big night just days away, flipped through hundreds of evening gowns, some uniquely flared in different colors or accented with sequins.
Council lends millions to affordable housing projects — including two city experts didn’t advise...
Amid a contentious Stockton City Council meeting that didn’t wrap until after midnight Tuesday, the council decided how to distribute millions in loans to affordable housing developers — and narrowly voted to lend roughly $5 million to two developers against the advice of city economic development staff. The...
Rollover Crash On Hwy 108/120
Tuolumne County, CA—A weekend solo vehicle collision resulted in two Oakdale residents being flown from the scene on Highway 108/120 near Tulloch Dam Road, suffering serious injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., west of Tulloch Dam Road. CHP spokesperson Officer Steve Machado reports...
Motorcyclist dies in Stockton collision, second fatal crash in hours
FOX40.COM) — A motorcyclist was killed in Stockton on Wednesday, the second fatal motorcycle accident in the city within hours. The Stockton Police Department said a motorcycle and a vehicle collided near Harrison Street and Harding Way in the Civic District. Video: Temperatures peaking at 69, Thursday should see wind gusts The male motorcyclist was […]
