Plan Your Ghost Town Road Trip To Banta, California
Banta, California sits east of Tracy off Grant Line Road, and it’s the kind of place that feels half-remembered by time. You’ll find the Banta Inn still standing, a stagecoach stop turned landmark with over a century of history behind its walls — and a few restless spirits who never checked out. Plan your stop, confirm
Suspects arrested in connection with attempted robbery that killed 72-year-old man
(FOX40.COM) — Two men were arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that left a person dead back in April, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said deputies responded to reports of multiple suspects attempting to rob a jewelry store on April 18, in the 7400 block of Stockton Boulevard. The
Stockton-Lodi Inventory Shrinks as Prices Hold Firm
Buyers in Stockton-Lodi faced a tighter pool than shoppers in most of the country. Active listings fell 4.2% year-over-year.
River park path will link downtown and west Modesto. Another upgrade needs money
A paved path could be ready in a year between the downtown and west Modesto portions of Tuolumne River Regional Park. That half-mile stretch has long had a dirt trail, used by hikers and mountain bicyclists. The project will ease the way for visitors using street bikes, wheelchairs and strollers. A $2.97 million state
Woman accused of drunk driving in Highway 50 road worker death sent back to...
A woman accused of driving drunk in the death of a road construction worker hit by a vehicle on Highway 50 in Sacramento was ordered back to jail and to be held without bail while facing felony charges in court. Ruby Lorenzo, 24, of Escalon in San Joaquin County, was being held Thursday in the Sacramento County Jail, c
Stockton man found guilty of molesting 2 cousins, impregnating 12-year-old girl
(FOX40.COM) — A jury has convicted a Stockton man on 11 charges related to raping two young girls, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. He name faces a possible life sentence without the possibility of parole. 33-year-old Antonio Abarca, of Stockton, was found guilty of felony sexual as
Stockton: Man Injured In Early Wednesday Shooting
A 30-year-old man was injured in a shooting early Wednesday morning in Stockton, police said. Officers responded at 5:43 a.m. to the area of Navy Drive and Argonaut Street in the city's Seaport District, according to the Stockton Police Department. Article continues below this ad. Friends of SFGATE enjoy ad-free...
A Governor, a Caterpillar Co-Founder, and a Flour Sack: Who’s Buried at Stockton Rural...
On February 22, 1879, a steam engine running a new pump exploded in Stockton and killed 18 people. Victims of the explosion went into the same ground on Cemetery Lane. Stockton Rural Cemetery opened in 1861 on 75 acres that Captain Charles M. Weber, the man who founded the city, helped acquire, and still covers 75 acre
Ripon moves to ban feeding feral cats on public property to protect endangered rabbit
The City of Ripon is moving forward with an ordinance aimed at protecting an endangered species by prohibiting people from feeding feral cats and stray animals on public property.
Hundreds pack Modesto City Hall over data center fears
(FOX40.COM) — Hundreds of Modesto residents packed city hall to voice strong opposition to the possibility of a large-scale data center coming to the city, urging local leaders to consider a moratorium or ban before any project can move forward. But there is one major distinction: Modesto city officials say there is cu

















