California Pair Sentenced to 7 Years in State Prison for Armed Point Pleasant Home...
Two California residents have been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for their roles in an armed home burglary in Point Pleasant Borough, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Jaheim Wilson, 24, and Oleyah Brown, 22, both of Stockton, California, were sentenced Friday in connection w
Fresno’s Farms Automated Faster Than Jobs Could Return—Stockton and Modesto Show What That Means...
The Central Valley grows roughly a quarter of America’s food on less than one percent...
Fall-focused annual fests to hit Modesto region. One’s been canceled, 2 on hold
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Sure, the weather generally remains decidedly summerlike in the Central Valley, but September prefers to ignore that. Community fall-focused festivals abound throughout
Jury finds Atwater woman guilty of first-degree murder in Ceres motel shooting
A Stanislaus County jury on Friday found an Atwater woman guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her longtime partner inside a Ceres motel room. Jurors convicted Zella Latrice Holmes, 41, of murdering Franklin Martin, 38, on Sept. 25, 2025, inside Room 230 of the Howard Johnson on Herndon Road. The verd
Amazon Drone Delivery Returns to California After 2024 Lockeford Exit
Amazon is bringing drone delivery back to California. The company told the Los Angeles Times it will launch Prime Air from its distribution center in Tracy within a month, flying the MK30 to customers up to 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) away with packages of up to 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms).
Ripon Fire officials warn of higher-than-normal water flows in Stanislaus River
Ripon Fire officials warn of higher-than-normal water flows in Stanislaus River.
There’s good news and bad news for Stockton boaters who launch at Buckley Cove
Stockton boaters got good news and bad news on Friday. The good news: Dredges are on the way to Buckley Cove to clear out sediment that has made boating a dicey proposition in some spots. The built-up silt and sludge can make it particularly troublesome for those trying to keep their vessels from running aground.
Welfare Check Near Lodi Turns Into Suspicious Death Probe, Sheriff Says
A welfare check along Harney Lane near Lower Sacramento Road in the Lodi area turned into a suspicious death investigation Friday after deputies arrived and found a person who was already dead. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has not released details explaining why the death is being treated as suspicious, leav
Gambler turns $1 into half a million at local casino
(FOX40.COM) — A $1 bet became a life-changing jackpot for a lucky Lodi man this week at a local casino. The man, identified in a news release as Jairo V., visited Sky River Casino on Wednesday morning. At the Elk Grove casino, he placed a $1 wager on a 2-cent slot machine, which became a […]
Domestic violence incident leads to officer-involved shooting in Lathrop
(FOX40.COM) — A domestic violence incident has led to an officer-involved shooting, according to the Lathrop Police Department. LPD said officers responded to reports of a domestic violence incident around 5:29 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Pamela Court. Police contacted the involved parties and an officer-involved s
