Modesto’s General Plan 2050 needs a complete redo | Opinion
A complete redo “ Modesto growth plans raise questions from Salida residents ,” ( modbee.com , Feb. 19) Modesto’s General Plan 2050 needs a complete redo. Residents need a plan that reflects their desires — not those of outside interests, land speculators or developers. Thus far, the process has been a few meetings...
Born on This Day in 1917, the Multi-Threat Musician and Producer Who Made Country...
If the name Cliffie Stone sounds unfamiliar, that’s not entirely surprising. The youngest among us likely have never heard of Cliffie Stone at all. However, if you’re a country music fan, learning a bit about him might be beneficial, considering he was a major influence in country music’s popularity in 20th-century...
How my golden retriever raised a family of ducks in my backyard | Opinion
In a recent column, I told the story of an orphan duckling , Duck-Duck, who was raised by our golden retriever, Russet. Duck-Duck flourished in our family room under the watchful care and protection of this great big dog who chose to love and nurture this quacking, flapping bundle rather than to prey and devour. With...
Fatal collision in Tracy: Driver killed in overturned vehicle accident
(FOX40.COM) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a call about a vehicle accident at 3:49 p.m. Saturday that left one driver dead in Tracy.Video above: Sacramento Police report decrease in violent crime for 3rd straight year A red Chevy truck heading westbound on Highway 4 swerved into the eastbound lanes near...
A guide to volunteering and extracurriculars for kids and teens in Modesto
Whether you’re a parent looking to help your children hone their talents or beef up their eventual college applications, the research to find the right activities for them can be exhausting. The Modesto Bee has rounded up a sampling of local extracurriculars, volunteer opportunities and classes to consolidate some of...
Gospel Center Rescue Mission introduces new multi-purpose center for unhoused community
The Gospel Center Rescue Mission unveiled a new facility aimed to support addiction recovery and recuperative care for unhoused community members in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday in downtown Stockton. The New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center is a three-story, 110-bed facility including dorm rooms with one to...
StocktonCon Winter going strong in its seventh year
StocktonCon Winter is returning for its seventh year with a packed lineup of celebrities, exhibitors and fan activities this weekend at the Adventist Health Arena. The two-day event runs Saturday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with tickets are available for pre-sale at a discounted price through...
This 15-Acre California Flea Market Will Make You Want To Stay All Day
Rows stretch farther than you expect. Voices overlap. A deal gets made two tables over, and suddenly you pick up your pace. You come for one thing. You leave with five. The Galt Flea Market in California feels less like a shopping trip and more like a treasure hunt with no map.
Lodi Man Guilty After Torching Sleeping Senior in Downtown Attack
Louie Martinez has been convicted of attempted murder and arson after prosecutors said he set fire to the bedding of an elderly woman who was sleeping outdoors in downtown Lodi. The victim, described in court as an elder experiencing homelessness, survived the flames, recovered from her injuries and later took the...
Stockton gets approval for grant to curb tobacco sales to minors
On Feb. 3, the Stockton City Council unanimously approved a grant from the California Department of Justice to fund operations preventing the sale of tobacco to minors. The grant awards $976,853 to be used for police operations that minimize or prevent the sale of tobacco to minors, as well as enforcing the ban on...
