Stanislaus County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person Peggy Miller, Last Seen...
December 27, 2025 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that deputies are asking for the public's help in. locating 68-year-old Peggy Miller. She was last seen around 6:30 p.m. near Kiernan Avenue and Toomes Road in Salida. She was last seen wearing a gray sweater and blue...
Day Around the Bay: Brentwood Police Fatally Shoot Armed DUI Suspect on Christmas Eve
Police in the East Bay city of Brentwood shot and killed a man whom they pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence on Christmas Eve. Police say the man resisted arrest and reached for a high-powered rifle before they shot him. [KTVU]. Local health officials warn that infections...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, Chair of the Emergency Management...
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom represents the 13th Assembly District, which includes Stockton, Tracy and Mountain House. With over 20 years of experience in public service, Ransom is a former Tracy city councilmember and an outspoken advocate for social justice, equitable education and economic empowerment. Ransom...
Looking to ring in the new year? Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in...
Looking to send off 2025 with a celebration? From 21-and-over parties to family-friendly events, several Modesto-area venues are ringing in the new year with live music, festive crowds and plenty of bubbly. Here are some of Modesto spots where you can welcome 2026: Where can I celebrate New Year’s Eve with my family...
Manteca Police to Host Human Trafficking Awareness Town Hall on January 15th
The Manteca Police Department, in partnership with proudtobemusd, has announced plans to host a town hall on human trafficking in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Taking place on January 15 at the Manteca Transit Center, the event aims to equip community members with information and tools to aid in...
Heavy rain triggers cleanup, gutter work after storm hits San Joaquin County
LODI, Calif. — A storm swept through the valley and left behind a mess in San Joaquin County, sending many people into cleanup mode the day after Christmas. In Lodi, heavy rain, wind, thunder and lightning prompted the city to activate some of its storm drain detention basins. One of those basins, normally used as a...
Brentwood officers shoot and kill armed DUI suspect during Christmas Eve traffic stop, police...
A man in his 40s was shot and killed by officers in Brentwood on Christmas Eve night after he allegedly grabbed a loaded rifle during a DUI stop, according to police.
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,...

















