High lead levels at Gregori High cause shutdown of water system
Gregori High School shut down drinking fountains and started providing water bottles to students after lead was found in bathroom sink faucets in early June. Infants and children are most vulnerable to lead, which can cause brain and nervous system damage resulting in developmental delays, intellectual disability, diff
Stanislaus County homeless shelter to stay open, but funding challenges continue
Stanislaus County once again extended a termination date for the low-barrier homeless shelter as funding sources are sought to sustain the 182-bed facility. The county General Services Agency said in a May 26 letter to The Salvation Army that it is extending the lease agreement to Sept. 30 for the shelter at Ninth and
San Joaquin landmarks shine as America marks its 250th birthday
As the United States marks America’s 250th birthday — the Semiquincentennial celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — communities nationwide are reflecting on the places, people and stories that shaped the nation. Here in San Joaquin County, the milestone arrives as San Joaquin County cele
‘Pulled his rescuer underwater’: A close call on the Stanislaus River
(FOX40.COM) — Bystanders saved a couple, aged 21 and 22 years old, from drowning in the Stanislaus River on Sunday, the Ripon Fire District says. VIDEO: Doctor gives safety tips for the summer (June 2026) The male individual entered the water without a life jacket and didn’t know how to swim, said those on-scene at […]
Manteca crews battle heavy fire at auto repair shop
(FOX40.COM) — Crews extinguished a fire at an auto repair shop on Monday, according to the Manteca Fire Department. MFD said firefighters were called around 10 a.m. to the 2000 block of West Yosemite Avenue for a structure fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions inside an auto repair shop and began an aggress
Forty New Parole Agents Ready to Serve California Communities
Forty new parole agents are stepping into the field after graduating from the Basic Parole Agent Academy in Galt. The ceremony was held today at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center, marking the end of 13 weeks of intensive training. Now, these graduates are heading out to communities across California to
Modesto EIR will study impacts of adding 104,000 residents to city in next 24...
The city of Modesto will conduct an environmental study on the impact of proposed development and population growth in the 2050 general plan update. The City Council in April adopted a land use option to add thousands of acres to Modesto and possibly boost the city’s population from 220,000 to 324,000 in the next 24 ye
Stockton officials tracking animals sent to Humboldt rescue as investigation deepens
Stockton officials said they are cooperating with Humboldt County investigators in an animal cruelty and fraud investigation that began in April and deepened last week when authorities recovered the remains of more than 100 dogs from a Fortuna animal rescue. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said its Major Crimes Di
Stockton Cyclist And Two Dogs Left Dead In Eight Mile Road Hit And Run
A weekend ride along West Eight Mile Road ended in tragedy yesterday when a bicyclist and two dogs were killed in a hit-and-run near Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton, authorities said. Emergency crews found the rider and the animals on the westbound shoulder by the park, and the bicyclist was later pronounce
Fiery crash near Modesto leaves 1 dead, multiple injured
The California Highway Patrol said alcohol may have been a factor in a deadly crash that injured several people on Saturday night.

















