Sheriff’s bomb squad responds to suspicious device in Modesto. What it found
Responding to a report of a suspicious device in north Modesto on Tuesday night, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad recovered what could be a live grenade. “Last night, around 8:25 p.m., a resident cleaning out a property in the 2600 block of Keller Avenue discovered a suspicious device,” said Modesto...
Tenent nurses hold one-day strike at local hospitals day before Halloween
(FOX40.COM) — Registered nurses at six Tenet hospitals in California delivered a 10-day notice of their plans to protest the hospital corporation’s refusal to address nurses’ concerns on patient care and safe staffing. Video Above: Kaiser Permanente workers begin possible five day strike The California Nurses...
Former Executive Director of local Head Start program arrested for embezzlement
(FOX40.COM) — The former Executive Director of Creative Child Care Inc. was arrested on Wednesday after embezzling funds during her employment from January 2023 through September 2024. Video Above: Stockton Police make second arrest in August shooting of 18-year-old The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office began an...
Man accused of stabbing, injuring man in Turlock
TURLOCK, Calif. — A Modesto man is accused of stabbing and critically injuring another man on Saturday night, according to the Turlock Police Department. Officers responded to a call after 11:30 p.m. to the 4200 block of St. George Place regarding a man who had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they found a man...
San Joaquin County food bank seeks donations as government shutdown continues
(FOX40.COM) — If Congress fails to reach a deal to end the federal shutdown by Oct. 23, CalFresh benefits for November will likely be delayed, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.Video above: ‘Real Food, Healthy Kids Act’ signed into law by Gov. Newsom According to CalFresh, the delay would leave thousands of San Joaquin County...
Tracy Police Remind Families to Prioritize Teen Driver Safety During National Awareness Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from October 19 to 25. The week focuses on the role of parents and caregivers in teaching safe driving habits to teens. The Tracy Police Department urges families to talk about traffic rules and the risks of unsafe driving before teens start driving.
Lathrop police arrest unlicensed driver after hit-and-run in front of school leaves teen hurt
An unlicensed driver was arrested for an alleged hit-and-run near a Lathrop school that left a teenager hurt, officials say.
University of the Pacific’s Online Master’s in Social Work Program Ranked Among Top in...
University of the Pacific is celebrating another major milestone in higher education. The university’s Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Online program has been recognized as one of the Top Five programs in California for 2026, ranking #4 statewide, according to MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org. This distinction highlights...
California Mayor Christina Fugazi’s Home Riddled with Bullets in Gang-Linked Shooting
Stockton’s mayor vows to fight crime after bullets hit her home.
Modesto Centre Plaza will survive another year, as city reverses decision
On Oct. 14, Modesto City Council reversed its decision to close Modesto Centre Plaza at the end of the year, agreeing to fund it until at least the end of 2026. Centre Plaza was set to close as discussions about its future were underway. The event center was not taking any bookings past December and the city had not...
