Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
LOS GATOS, Calif. - A heartwarming and now-viral video is setting the internet on fire, as cousin after cousin pours into Toni and Carroll Blackstock's living room, surprising the sweet octogenarians with hugs and sleeping bags a few days before Christmas. What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren...
An inside look at what it’s like to work as a Tracy first responder...
While many people get Christmas Day off, there are a few professions that remain open for business, including first responders.
The trends shaping ASC recruitment, retention in the year ahead
Staffing issues persist as one of the top concerns for ASC leaders headed into 2026 as workforce shortages and labor costs continue to put pressure on facilities and administrators. Here are three trends shaping ASC leaders’ recruitment strategies in the year ahead:. 1. Finding the right partners. John Petroni,...
Taking down your Christmas tree in Modesto? Here’s how to get rid of it
The new year is right around the corner. Christmas lights are starting to come down and ornaments are being packed away across Modesto. Searching for a way to get rid of your old Christmas tree? Here’s what you need to know about Modesto’s Christmas tree collection program: How can I get rid of my Christmas tree in...
Stockton PD set to open police substation in Sierra Vista area
At the edge of the Sierra Vista Housing Authority in south Stockton on Tuesday, residents paused to watch as city officials cut through an azure blue ribbon, marking the city’s first substation in nearly two decades. Among the onlookers were longtime residents Jaime Hernandez and Raul Espinoza Serrano, the...
Modesto Driver Killed After Being Ejected in Roll-Over Crash in Madera County
December 26, 2025 – Madera CHP officials report that on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, just after 5:00 a.m., CHP Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash, on Avenue 7 ½, near Road 9. A preliminary investigation indicates the following:. A 27-year-old man from Modesto, CA was driving a...
Modesto fire displaces 8, including a child, on Christmas
(FOX40.COM) — Modesto, Stanislaus, and Turlock Fire reported a fire that occurred on Christmas morning, displacing eight people, including a child. Video Above: Incarcerated firefighters in California see a pay raise in 2026 Around 7:32 a.m., nine fire crews responded to the 1800 block of Las Vegas St. for a working...
Christmas Eve fire causes extensive damage to Tracy house
TRACY, Calif. — A Tracy house was left with extensive damage after a Christmas Eve fire. Firefighters knocked down the blaze in about 10 minutes after responding to reports of a house fire along the 100 block of Yosemite Drive just before midnight, according to the South San Joaquin Fire Authority.
Stockton: Man Who Carried Out Deadly Home Invasion In 2022 Gets 60-Years-To-Life In Prison
STOCKTON: MAN WHO CARRIED OUT DEADLY HOME INVASION IN 2022 GETS 60-YEARS-TO-LIFE IN PRISON
Tiffany Haddish Brings Holiday Joy To Stockton After Tragic Mass Shooting
Tiffany Haddish returned as Mrs. Claus for Stockton’s Toys for Joy event, bringing holiday cheer after a mass shooting. Tiffany Haddish returned to Stockton last week as Mrs. Claus for the city’s third annual Toys for Joy celebration. The comedian and actress helped bring smiles to dozens of...

















