Lodi voters cast ballots as Prop 50 threatens to divide their city
LODI, Calif. — If Proposition 50 passes, the city of Lodi could find itself divided in more ways than one. The Northern California city of about 68,000 residents would be split into three congressional districts — 7, 8, and 9 — with one of those dividing lines running straight through the intersection of Kettleman...
Stanislaus County deputies investigate deadly shooting at Halloween party in Empire
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured during a Halloween party near Modesto.
Two Tracy Children Seriously Injured in Halloween Collision on South Tracy Boulevard
On October 31, 2025, two children were hit by a vehicle while trick-or-treating on South Tracy Boulevard near Rockport Drive in Tracy, California. The incident happened at about 8:52 PM. Several people called 9-1-1, and the Tracy Police Department responded.
Prop 50 Voting: Navigating the Process Without an ID
The act of voting is a fundamental right and responsibility of every citizen. However, the process can sometimes be confusing, especially when it comes to the requirement of identification. A recent social media post highlighted this issue as a voter expressed uncertainty over whether an ID was necessary to vote on...
Stanislaus State mixed-use development plans underway while Tracy neighbors cite concerns
A massive undertaking is underway in an exploratory process for Stanislaus State in Tracy, with plans for a new campus and adding businesses to the area. It's called the Pacific Gateway Project.
Amtrak San Joaquins becomes Gold Runner for California rail
Gold Runner signals a bold new era for intercity passenger rail and bus service in California’s heartland, an identity that honors the past while moving confidently toward the future. One of the founding goals of the Joint Powers Authority was to ensure local, dedicated management of the service, including...
Stockton man killed in October gas station shooting identified by medical examiner
A 21-year-old man killed in what deputies believe was a targeted attack in Stockton was identified as Christian Alexis Vasquez, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's Office announced Tuesday. Two people, Haley Marie Morris and Samuel Victor Flores, were arrested and arraigned Oct. 31 in connection with the fatal...
Stockton police arrest parolee in Oct. 27 homicide on Market Street
A 35-year-old parolee has been arrested in connection with an October 27 homicide that happened in Stockton, police said on Monday.
Show featuring ‘A-list Hollywood legend’ postponed in Modesto. See why
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. A sold-out show at the Gallo Center for the Arts featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman has been postponed. Previously set for Nov. 21 at the downtown...
Modesto Firefighters Quickly Extinguish RV and Barn Blaze on Wilkins Avenue, No Injuries Reported
Residents of the Oakdale Rural Fire District caught a sudden blaze last Saturday night when an RV parked on Wilkins Avenue caught fire, leading a rapid response from local firefighters. The Modesto Fire Department posted on their official Facebook page that their crew from Station 27 was promptly dispatched shortly...
