Jury finds Modesto mother sane in killing of 4-year-old daughter, attack on son
A Stanislaus County jury on Wednesday found that Mina Nazari was legally sane when she killed her young daughter and attacked her son in a 2023 case that has centered on mental illness and criminal responsibility. The verdict concludes the second phase of Nazari’s trial, in which jurors were tasked with deciding...
Speeding car erupts in flames in Stockton, leaves 2 dead
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed and caught fire in north Stockton, according to the Stockton Police Department. Stockton police said officers responded around 3 p.m. in the area of West Eighth Mile Road and Mokelumne Circle for reports of a solo vehicle collision...
Modesto police bust illegal alcohol sales to minors, 6 arrested in sting operation
(FOX40.COM) — Six people were arrested for providing alcohol to minors during a Shoulder Tap operation in Modesto, police said. The Modesto Police Department and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the operation on March 14, resulting in the arrest of six suspects and one suspect for other charges....
Del Monte files for bankruptcy, plans sale — Pacific Northwest hit by plant closures
Del Monte Foods, one of the most recognizable names in canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection—triggering plant closures and layoffs that are hitting agricultural communities across the…
Wait WHAT?! California Man Convicted After Licking Woman’s Toes During Home Invasion (VIDEO)
Modesto, California y’all okay out there? Cristian Anguiano made headlines for a disturbing pattern of stalking and a home invasion that left a local woman and her family shaken—especially after reports revealed he targeted her feet during the incident. What began as persistent, unwanted attention quickly escalated...
City of Lodi enforces new parking rules around Lodi Lake, issuing tickets
The City of Lodi has begun enforcing its new parking rules at Lodi Lake, put in place after numerous complaints from neighbors.
Modesto residents to help choose new name for Cesar E. Chavez Park
Modesto soon will be taking suggestions to renaming Cesar E. Chavez Park. A years-long New York Times investigation found that Chavez was accused of sexually abusing children and raping his United Farm Workers co-founder and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta while both were engaged in unionization efforts. During a...
There was some confusion at the end of the Modesto Marathon. Here’s what happened
A runner was disqualified from Sunday’s Modesto Marathon due to an error at what was assumed to be the marathon turnaround point. Benjamin Enowitz, a 36-year-old from Los Angeles, was the first to cross the finish line after running the 26.2-mile race in just over two hours but later found out that he had been...
ACLU sues Modesto over ordinance banning masks at protests, claiming First Amendment violation
MODESTO, Calif. — The ACLU Foundation of Northern California is suing the City of Modesto over an ordinance that bans masks and personal safety gear at public demonstrations. The ACLU said the ordinance was adopted in 2019 and has been amended twice. They said it stifles free speech and...
2 dead in fiery crash in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Two people were killed in a fiery crash on Wednesday afternoon in Stockton, according to police. The Stockton Police Department said the crash happened around 3 p.m. in the area of West Eighth Mile Road and Mokelumne Circle. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of a single-vehicle...
