Update: Fire In Wallace Area
Update at 1:52 p.m.: CAL Fire reports that this blaze was extinguished at a 50′ x 50′ spot minutes after firefighters arrived at the scene. What ignited the fire is under investigation. Original post at 12:28 p.m.: Wallace, CA — Air and ground resources are heading to a...
Swimming banned at Lodi Lake Beach this weekend due to elevated bacteria levels
The swimming area at Lodi Lake Beach has been temporarily closed due to elevated bacteria levels, but the rest of the lake, including the wading pool, remains open and businesses like the Lodi Boat House are still operating.
Livermore police arrest 3 juveniles suspected in dozens of car break-in robberies
Three youths ages 12 to 15 were arrested in a string of smash-and-grab auto burglaries in downtown Livermore over a nearly monthlong period, police said.
Unlocking Kids’ Potential at Code Ninjas Tracy-Mountain House
I have to share something we recently tried — Code Ninjas Tracy. If your kids are into gaming, building, or are naturally curious about how things work (like mine!), this place is a game-changer. We visited not really knowing what to expect. But right away, I could tell this...
Stockton gets ready for Pride 2025 with games, performances
Stockton will host its 14th annual Pride festival on Saturday at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, featuring live entertainment, local vendors, food, drinks, and community resources.
Stockton changes DEI approach in wake of interim city manager controversy
Only days after blasting a deal that appeared to water down the city’s diversity efforts, Stockton’s vice mayor is now offering support for the move that he believes will lead to more “evidence-based” outcomes when it comes inclusion, diversity and equity. The city issued a statement...
Modesto crews battle 6 fires on Juneteenth. Brace for more critical fire weather
Modesto Fire Department crews responded to six fires Thursday, including a four-alarm blaze that threatened homes and prompted evacuations near the 1800 block of East Hatch Road. The busy day unfolded as temperatures rose and wind conditions shifted — a pattern that forecasters warn will continue into the weekend....
Brothers from Stockton indicted by federal grand jury on charges of wire fraud conspiracy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury indicted two brothers from Stockton this week on charges related to a wire fraud conspiracy scheme. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 34-year-old Hector Perez and 29-year-old Flavio Perez conducted a scheme between May 2018 and November 2020, targeting at least...
4 people arrested for trafficking fentanyl laced oxycodone pills, police say
(FOX40.COM) —The Modesto Narcotics Enforcement Team and the FBI arrested four people in a joint investigation for allegedly trafficking oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl throughout Stanislaus County, according to the Modesto Police Department. Video Above: How deadly is fentanyl? MPD said investigators executed...
Stockton Defends Strategic Consultant Hire Amid Media Scrutiny
In response to recent media scrutiny, the City of Stockton has issued the following joint statement to clarify the facts surrounding its short-term consulting contract with Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore. The press release outlines the contract’s cost, purpose, and outcomes — emphasizing transparency,...