Fire engulfs a million-square-foot warehouse in San Joaquin County
A massive fire engulfed a warehouse in an industrial complex west of Tracy on Thursday afternoon, billowing huge plumes of black smoke into the air. The warehouse is a more than 1 million-square-foot facility located in the Prologis International Park of Commerce, about seven miles west of Tracy. The building was fully
Update: Fire In Wallace, Evacuations
Update at 7:27 p.m.: Calaveras County Sheriff’s officials report that they have issued mandatory evacuations for Genasys Zone, which is under a mandatory evacuation order:. Zone CCU-053 is under a level 3 evacuation order. Zone CCU-052 is under a level 2 evacuation warning. Fire crews will continue to work...
Turkey Fire: Calaveras County fire burns nearly 50 acres
(FOX40.COM) — A vegetation fire near Wallace in Calaveras County was threatening structures on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire said. Video: Triple-digit temperatures to continue Cal Fire said the fire — dubbed the Turkey Fire — is burning near Turkey Hill Trail off Pattison Road in Wallace. About 48 acres have burned so fa
You don’t need to be a car fan to enjoy weekend’s huge Modesto summer...
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. Sure, the main focus of Modesto’s Graffiti Summer celebration rests on classic car culture, but non-car enthusiasts can get in on the action, too. That’s particularly th
Searing heat to bring triple-digit temps to Stockton for first time this year
Get ready for blistering heat across Stockton by the end of this week. Starting Wednesday afternoon, a scorching heat wave will push temperatures into the high 90s, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. By Thursday, highs are expected to blow past 100 — the area’s first triple digits o
City of Stockton Welcomes Donté Watson as New Community Services Director
The City of Stockton welcomes Donté Watson as its new Community Services Director, effective Monday, June 15, 2026. Watson brings more than two decades of leadership experience in parks, recreation, and community services across California, with a track record of expanding programs, growing public space, and strengthen
California city approves the use of Flock drones as first responders
Stockton has approved a $3.15 investment in Flock drones The drones will act as airborne first responders Residents have raised privacy and surveillance concerns Surveillance and privacy are huge concerns for individuals across the world right now, and municipal leaders in the California city of Stockton are the latest
Manteca daycare owner, drunk on job, admits guilt in 2025 infant death
A Manteca home-based day care owner pleaded guilty this week to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with the 2025 death of a 5-month-old boy. On Oct. 22, 2025, Roxanne Helus was arrested in connection with the death of Christian Olvera − an infant who was in her care while she was intoxicated.
Grass fire near French Camp burns mobile home, leaving family displaced
A mobile home and three outbuildings burned in a grass fire in the French Camp area Wednesday afternoon, firefighters said.
Big rig overturns, spills water bottles on Highway 99 near Lodi
Traffic is delayed on Highway 99 near Lodi on Wednesday morning after a big rig overturned and blocked northbound lanes. The crash was reported at Woodbridge Road at 6:42 a.m. The driver of the big rig reported a bird in his cab and crashed while trying to get it out, according to California Highway Patrol online logs.
