Try January: Your Permission Slip to Explore Lodi Wine Country
Not doing Dry January? Try January in Lodi instead. Explore a new winery, a new varietal, and new food-and-wine moments, including Lodi Restaurant Week (Jan 23 to Feb 1). January gets a weird reputation. Like it’s something to “get through” rather than enjoy. If you’re doing Dry...
Attempted Murder in Livermore as Man Allegedly Attacks Locals With Machete
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – A late-night investigation into why dogs were barking reportedly spiraled into a frightening machete confrontation on a rural property in unincorporated Livermore. Authorities say a 25-year-old man, Hugo Peraza-Leveron, is now facing two counts of attempted murder after allegedly swinging...
Substance Impairment Likely a Factor in Fatal New Year’s Eve Collision, Authorities Say
MADERA COUNTY, CA — “On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, just before 11:00 a.m, CHP Madera Officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash with multiple ejections, on Avenue 13 at Road 23. At this intersection, traffic on Road 23 has the right of way, and traffic on Avenue 13 is controlled by posted stop signs.
Man suspected of assault during family dispute in Antioch arrested after standoff
A man suspected of assault during a family dispute in an Antioch home was arrested after an hours-long standoff with officers, police said.
Pacific plays Saint Mary’s (CA) in conference showdown
Saint Mary's Gaels (10-7, 1-3 WCC) at Pacific Tigers (7-8, 2-2 WCC) BOTTOM LINE: WCC foes Pacific and Saint Mary's (CA) face off on Thursday. The Tigers have gone 7-4 at home. Pacific is 4-6 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Gaels have gone 1-3 against WCC...
Manteca resident supports red-light cameras but has concerns over violation tickets
Red-light cameras were implemented at different intersections throughout Manteca last year to enhance safety.
Party guest survives Stockton mass shooting. A month later, he was gunned down in...
A man fatally shot in Lodi during the holidays was among the guests at a child’s birthday party that erupted in deadly gunfire a month earlier in Stockton, sources have confirmed to Stocktonia. Emmanuel J. Lopez, 33, of Lodi was shot to death Dec. 28 at an apartment complex...
How This Family-Owned Pizzeria Won Hearts in Lodi, CA
There is a particular kind of joy that happens when a pizza box hits the table at Franco’s Pizza in Lodi and the lid lifts to reveal cheese bubbling over generous toppings and that just-right golden crust. 🍕. Locals know this family-owned spot as the place where a casual...
Antioch police identify person suspected of shooting 11-year-old girl
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Hit musical’s national tour readies for stop at Modesto’s Gallo Center. See when
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Hit musical “The Choir of Man” will pull into the Gallo Center for the Arts, as will the group Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. There’s even more music, storytelling and...
