Del Monte bankruptcy forces farmers to destroy 420,000 trees
For decades, California peach farmers planted trees knowing they had a buyer waiting for the fruit. Now, many of those same farmers are preparing to rip entire orchards out of the ground. After Del Monte Foods shut down major canneries following its bankruptcy, growers across Central California have been left
Attempted murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound during traffic stop
(FOX40.COM) — An attempted murder suspect died in Stanislaus County on Monday morning due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing Mariposa County, according to officials. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said Keith Capron was suspected of shooting a victim in the head twice Sunday night in the Coulterville
NorCal families celebrate Mother’s Day with spending expected to hit record
LODI, Calif. — Consumers celebrating Mother’s Day are expected to spend more than ever this year as rising prices continue to impact everything from groceries to restaurant meals and gas. The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day this year.
Man arrested in Stockton for peninsula shooting
Two people were injured in a shooting in East Palo Alto on Saturday afternoon, and police announced on Sunday that they arrested a suspect.
State launches funding program for vulnerable youth to cheers peppered with disappointment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For Stockton High School senior Simeon Rangel, he said his living situation isn’t always easy, financially speaking and emotionally, since his dad went back to Mexico. “A lot of situations I was dealing with in my head,” Rangel said. “I was struggling a lot.”...
2 transported to hospital after head-on crash in Manteca
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were transported to the hospital after a head-on collision in the Manteca area Saturday afternoon, police said. Video: Mother’s Day morning temps around 60, high to reach near 90 Two vehicles collided head-on in the 2200 block of W. Yosemite Avenue between Airport Way and Swanson Road, Sgt. Ste
Stockton homeless encampment returns hours after city cleanup
STOCKTON, Calif. — Just hours after an all-day cleanup effort, homeless people had returned Saturday to a longtime encampment in Stockton’s Mormon Slough area, frustrating nearby churchgoers and advocates who say temporary sweeps are not solving the problem. Debris was burning again Saturday behind Restoration for Life Ministries...
Stockton City Council approves mid-year budget adjustments amid debate over public safety funding
Stockton City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments totaling more than $6.5 million following a lengthy and tense discussion, displaying ongoing tensions and in-fighting over how to prioritize limited general funds. During a later Finance Committee meeting, it was recommended for the council to approve the remaining budget items. The final...
Modesto Man Arrested with Over 300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Weapons, and 13 Pairs...
May 9, 2026 – Modesto Police Department officials report that the Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) and Property. Crimes Unit (PCU) arrested a 21-year-old Modesto man on Wednesday following the service of a search warrant related to the illegal possession of explosive fireworks. On May 5, 2026, investigators served a...
Antioch Street Horror: Woman Thrown From Car Dies After Solo Crash
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died today after she was thrown from her car in a single-vehicle crash at G Street and Drake Street, according to police. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Antioch officers responded to reports of the solo crash and said...
