Case against former Modesto teacher James Hooker delayed again
(FOX40.COM) — A court hearing that was supposed to move a high-profile sex crimes case forward resulted in another delay Tuesday at the Stanislaus County Courthouse. James Hooker, 55, a former Modesto City Schools teacher, was back in court for what was supposed to be a setting for a preliminary hearing. Instead, it...
Stockton Mass Shooting Killing One Adult and Three Children At a Child’s Birthday Party
On November 29, 2025, it was the day of a child’s birthday party, and what they didn’t know was that this simple gathering in celebration of a young child being born would result in 4 deaths and one of the most tragic mass shootings in the Stockton area in multiple years. This mass shooting resulted in 4 deaths,...
Stockton City Council passes vendor ordinance, violence prevention grant
Stockton residents came to the last city council meeting of the year with heavy hearts, continuing to grieve and remember the lives lost of the precious children in their community.
The ‘best cheesesteak ever’ can be found at a Modesto gas station
Have you ever taken a bite of something and started shaking your head because you can’t believe it’s as good as it is? I experienced that when I tried a cheesesteak sandwich and a smash burger inside a gas station, of all places, on Tuesday afternoon. With a coffee shop and two dining options inside, Shell on Oakdale...
Stockton residents call on council to end bickering, fight gun violence after mass shooting
Residents attended the Stockton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to denounce the council's bickering and demand action on gun violence following a mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party that left three children and one adult dead. The Nov. 29 shooting at the Monkey Space banquet hall killed four people:...
Livermore trolley lets revelers sip wine while enjoying holiday lights
The tour starts at Concannon Vineyard where people can grab some wine, board the trolley, and then visit some of the best decorated homes in the Livermore community.
Driver Suffers Major Injuries in Highway 4 Crash in Antioch
A driver sustained major injuries on Highway 4 in Antioch Tuesday afternoon after a rollover crash. The crash occurred at Highway 4 and Laurel just around 2:00 pm. According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, a driver was in critical condition and had to be extricated from a vehicle after a rollover...
Modesto Man on Probation Nabbed with Suspected Meth and Stolen Copper in Angels Camp
In the early hours of December 4, a deputy on Red Hill Road near Highway 49 flagged down an SUV for a registration violation. The 37-year-old Modesto driver, John Evans, led the deputy on a short chase of about half a mile, passing several potential stopping points, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.
Stockton mayor calls out Texas group that claims it brokered ceasefire between gangs
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation out of Uvalde, Texas, claims that it reached a "conditional truce" between the rival gangs in Stockton, but the mayor of Stockton said she doubts their claim.
Video: Calif. Police Use Helicopter to Catch Suspected Rooftop Burglar
Modesto police arrested a 40-year-old man accused of attempting to burglarize a Best Buy store after employees reported hearing footsteps on the roof, prompting an aerial response by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit. Deputies in the helicopter located the suspect on the roof and tracked him as...
