Northern California Weather Alert: Record Heat Near 90°F Continues Across Sacramento Valley Through Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sacramento, CA – Record-breaking heat continues to grip Northern California, with temperatures pushing into the upper 80s and near 90 degrees, shattering multiple daily records across the region. According...
Leadership Lodi Class of 2026 visits local nonprofits
The Leadership Lodi Class of 2026 spent Nonprofit Day meeting with local organizations that serve the Lodi community. They heard from groups including Love Lodi, PALS Haven, LOEL Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club of Lodi, Jackson 3 Foundation, One-Eighty Programs, Lodi Community Foundation, Hospice of San Joaquin, the...
Modesto says goodbye to historic Seventh St bridge as $100M replacement project begins
(FOX40.COM) — A piece of Modesto history is coming down as replacement of the more than 100-year-old Seventh Street bridge is underway. Community members marked the moment with a farewell parade this week, celebrating the legacy of the aging structure while looking ahead to a major infrastructure upgrade. Stanislaus...
Police arrest suspect after 500-gallon diesel theft at Lodi station
LODI, Calif. — A man was arrested in Lodi after allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of diesel fuel from a local gas station, causing thousands of dollars in damage. "They opened up our locks, and the locks they couldn't get open, they got a pry bar and pulled it up enough to damaged the inside. Once they opened...
As temperatures rise, so does drunk driving, Northern California police departments hold DUI checkpoints
(FOX40.COM) — On Friday, the Elk Grove, Rocklin, and Modesto Police Departments hosted DUI checkpoints to raise awareness and get drunk drivers off the roads. FOX40 spoke with Lt. Greg Jensen with the Rocklin Police Department about the consequences of driving while impaired. “In 2023, 12,429 people lost their lives...
Meeting on Cesar E. Chavez Park name review
The City of Modesto will hold a special meeting of the Culture Commission to discuss next steps in reviewing the name of Cesar E. Chavez Park. Residents will have 30 days to submit new name suggestions for consideration.
Manteca launches new pilot program to create more food truck opportunities
Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.
Lathrop woman sentenced to prison for more than $1.2M IRS fraud scheme
A Lathrop woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service of more than $1.2 million. Amy Evangelista, 60, was sentenced Thursday, March 19 for two counts of aiding or assisting in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent tax return, according to the U.S....
Pasadena Humane Welcomes 17 Dogs, Puppies From Stockton
Pasadena Humane has taken in 17 dogs and puppies from an overcrowded Central Valley shelter, officials announced Wednesday, part of a collaborative effort to ease capacity issues and find the animals new homes in Southern California. The animals were transferred from Stockton Animal Services, which recently sought...
From Case Manager To Captor: California Couple Jailed For ‘Garage Torture’ Of 11-Year-Old
Priscilla Mestaz, 37, and Anthony Machuca, 36 (SCSO) A California couple faces dozens of felony...
