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,...
It’s a return to Modesto for 2 resident physicians in training at local hospital
Anna Fuller took a moment to assess the first days of her internal medicine residency at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. “I like all my co-residents so far,” Fuller said. “The program coordinator is helpful and I’m getting perceptions it will be a supportive, collegial atmosphere. That was what I was looking...
‘The Mini’ swings into action at Swenson Park
After nearly a year of planning, Swenson Park has officially opened “The Mini,” a brand-new 18-hole miniature golf course aimed at bringing fun for all ages. The course quietly opened to the public on Friday, June 13, with a full grand opening planned for later this summer. Although...
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in a Desirable Southeast...
STOCKTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 20, 2025-- KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Parkside at Kennedy Ranch, a new community in a desirable southeast Stockton, California location close to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta....
Man sentenced to prison for deadly 2022 Miracle Mile bar shooting
A man was sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison this week in connection with the fatal shooting at Stockton’s Miracle Mile bar that occurred in 2022. Jeromie Damon, 33, was sentenced Monday by San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Gus Barrera for the death of Raul Platero Jr. Damon was found guilty by a...
High winds to lead to PG&E power shutoffs across Valley
Parts of the Central Valley will likely be without power this weekend because of high winds in the forecast. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced that it may turn off the power in over a dozen counties as part of its public safety shutoff protections. The big picture: PG&E sent...
Vegetation fire spreads to cars and home in Modesto
A grass fire spread to a home in Modesto on Thursday, officials said.
Firefighters respond to a second-alarm structure fire in Stockton
The Stockton Fire Department responded to a 2nd alarm working structure fire on Thursday night at the corner of Hunter and Hazleton, asking people to avoid the area.
Modesto police face scrutiny over enforcement of No Kings protest. Here’s why
The Community Police Review Board rearranged its agenda and pointed tough questions toward the Modesto Police Department after hearing public comments at its Wednesday meeting. Attendance and the number of public speakers were unusually large for the meeting. Typically, no more than a dozen audience members show up....