“Toxic” culture alleged as longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down in San Joaquin County
Barry Hickerson has more than 40 years of experience as a paramedic and has worked for 12 years for Farmington Fire in San Joaquin County. That is, until a few weeks ago, when he tendered his resignation after several others did the same.
Stockton man sentenced to life for killing ex-girlfriend and her two sons in arson
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton man who pleaded guilty to killing his former girlfriend and her two young sons in a house fire will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced Jose Carmen Cardona was sentenced to life...
This Massive California Thrift Store Is Packed With Deals You Won’t Believe
You can hear it the second you walk in. Hangers sliding across metal racks. A cart rolling past stacked shelves. Someone a few aisles over saying, “Wait, look at this.”. Thrift shopping in Stockton has a rhythm, and Superior Thrift Store sits right at the center of it. The...
Man shot dead on Bethel Island in East Bay identified
The person killed in a Monday shooting on Bethel Island has been identified as a 38-year-old man from Martinez, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
Los Tigres del Norte Bringing a Legendary Night to Stockton This September
Stockton is getting ready for a major concert event in 2026. Legendary regional Mexican group Los Tigres del Norte has officially announced a Stockton stop on its highly anticipated 2026 tour, with a performance set for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Adventist Health Arena. The iconic band—celebrated for its...
Oakdale resident burned, 4 dogs die in mobile home fire
An Oakdale resident has been flown to a burn unit after a fire tore through her mobile home late Tuesday night.
Modesto Police Department arrests 5 in “Shoulder Tap” operation
(FOX40.COM) -The Modesto Police Department announced five arrests on Wednesday following a “Shoulder Tap” enforcement operation targeting the furnishing of alcohol to minors. The arrests took place during a citywide sweep conducted on February 21. During a Shoulder Tap operation, officers supervise a minor who stands...
San Joaquin County community mourns loss of sergeant who died of medical emergency while...
(FOX40.COM) — A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency on the job, officials said. SJCSO said Sergeant Jason Whelen was chatting with coworkers at the end of his shift when he suddenly collapsed. There was an immediate response, however, despite...
Speculation spreads about another Chipotle being built in Modesto. Is it true?
Modesto residents are speculating that a Chipotle Mexican Grill is being built on Oakdale Road in the Save Mart and In-N-Out Burger shopping center named The Marketplace. After seeing construction in the area, Reddit users have gathered that it would be the chain restaurant’s fourth location in the city. I cannot...
A New City of Dreams?
Foster’s Bighorn, a tavern in Rio Vista, California, feels far removed from San Francisco. Two blocks from the Sacramento River and 60 miles from the Embarcadero, it’s the sort of small-town watering hole where local lore looms as large as the hunting trophies above the bar. Deep in eastern Solano County, Rio Vista...
