6 men arrested in suspected child human trafficking operation in Modesto
Five men and one juvenile have been arrested following a months-long investigation into an alleged human trafficking operation involving minors in Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators with the sheriff’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force said they identified individuals
Stanislaus County leaders don’t have firm position on data centers. ‘It’s premature’
The possibility of a data center at the former FMC plant site in Modesto hasn’t received an openly warm reception from city officials. But data center proposals to support artificial intelligence could surface anywhere on the 1,500 square miles of terra firma in Stanislaus County. So far, county leaders are not conside
Off-duty Modesto firefighter helps save swimmer from drowning at Tahoe-area lake
Modesto firefighter Zion Maghoney was standing waist-deep in the clear water of Eagle Lake when one swimmer caught his attention. Most people in the alpine lake near Lake Tahoe were swimming leisurely, often in groups. This man was alone, hundreds of feet from shore and swimming hard toward a small island. Then Maghone
Insurance Commissioner Lara Protects More Than 64,000 Californians in Calaveras, San Joaquin, Amador, Tuolumne,...
August 15, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday ordered insurance companies to preserve residential property insurance coverage for more than 64,000 policyholders affected by the Gann Fire after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency declaration on August 6th. The Commissioner’s
50 lbs of meth seized in I-5 traffic stop near Dog Creek Road
REDDING, Calif. - A traffic stop on Interstate 5 led to the discovery of a large amount of narcotics and the arrest of a Lodi man. California Highway Patrol officers pulled over a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near Dog Creek Road for a traffic violation on Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a
Livermore Man Flees Cops Wrong-Way on I-580, Drone Finds Him Hiding
A 47-year-old Lodi man was arrested in Livermore last Sunday after police say he fled officers in a stolen Hyundai Sonata, drove the wrong way down a freeway off-ramp, then ditched the car and ran across Interstate 580 before a police drone spotted him hiding on the other side. Officers also found a large amount of sto
New aquatic center draws crowds as $17M Modesto park reopens
(FOX40.COM) — A new aquatic center is already drawing attention in Modesto as the newly renamed and renovated 4th Street Park officially opened to the public Friday following a two-year, $17 million renovation. City leaders describe the new aquatic center as a “mini water park,” featuring splash features, water slides,
Stockton Unified seeks feedback on potential Cesar Chavez High School rename
(FOX40.COM) — A school district in Stockton is seeking public feedback over the possible renaming of a high school. The Stockton Unified School District Governing Board asks for students, families, staff, alumni, and community members to share their thoughts on potentially renaming Cesar Chavez High School after allega
Southeast Stockton’s Maya Angelou Library Reopens With New Tech, Kids’ Nook
The Maya Angelou Branch Library at 2324 Pock Lane in Southeast Stockton reopened its doors on August 10 following an interior refresh that brought new carpeting, fresh paint, updated shelving, and 14 modern computer workstations to the neighborhood facility. The renovation also delivered a remodeled children's area, co
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

















