Stanislaus County Sheriff Recovers $400K in Stolen Goods, Two Men from Turlock and Modesto...
In a sizable bust, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office reported the recovery of stolen goods estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The merchandise, previously reported missing in transit to an Amazon distribution center, consisted of around 25 pallets valued at nearly $400,000. In an operation...
Domestic violence cases up in Stanislaus, but fear has fewer immigrants reporting
A Modesto man accused of stabbing another man multiple times , including in the eyes, is now charged with attempted murder in what prosecutors describe as a domestic violence-related attack. Authorities say the assault was retaliation linked to the suspect’s former girlfriend, who had a restraining order against him....
This 60-Year-Old Italian Restaurant Is Upgrading With a Huge Pasta Lab
In 2021, Pete Murdaca was trying to prep meat next to a stack of dirty plates, ready for the dish pit, when he realized that he needed a bigger restaurant. The parking lot of his ever-popular, Old World Italian restaurant Pietro’s was too small. Customers were jammed in like sardines. “We were getting close to the...
18-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash just outside Lodi
LODI, Calif. — An 18-year-old motorcyclist died from a crash last week just outside Lodi. Muhammad Khan, 18, of Lodi, died after the crash around 2:45 p.m. Oct. 23 along Curry Avenue, south of Realty Road, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Khan was reportedly...
Modesto Police Arrest Two in Traffic Stop Turned Drug Bust with Aerial Aid from...
A routine traffic stop for expired registration took an unexpected turn in Modesto, where local police arrested two individuals on multiple charges, including drug and felony offenses. According to a social media post by the Modesto Police Department, the arrest was facilitated by the aerial support of Sky 1, which...
Amid vacuum in Stockton city leadership, one person holds three top jobs
As Stockton rushes to fill multiple high-level city jobs vacated under former interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, one city employee has found himself in the unusual position of holding three leadership roles. Former Public Works Director Chad Reed took over in June as one of Stockton’s four deputy city managers,...
San Joaquin County Residents: CalFresh Benefit Delays and Local Food Assistance Updates
In Stockton, California, the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (HSA) is addressing delays in CalFresh benefits. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) announced that November CalFresh benefits will not be distributed on the regular schedule. This change affects 131,891 recipients in the county.
Carjacking in Stockton Leads to Arrest of Four, Including Two Juveniles
A carjacking incident in Stockton led to the arrest of four individuals, including two juveniles, according to a social media post by the Stockton Police Department. The event unfolded at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Airport Way in the Park District. It began when a 19-year-old man was...
Modesto home invasion suspects possibly linked to similar incident in Union City
A group of suspects arrested after a home invasion in Modesto may be linked to a similar incident west in Alameda County, officials said Thursday.
These Lodi, CA based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lodi..

















