2 Riverbank homes destroyed in wind-driven grass fire
Two homes burned in a wind-driven grass fire in Riverbank on Wednesday afternoon, crews said.
MID Director’s Claims about Pumping don’t Hold Water
As far back as 2015, Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Director Larry Byrd was a strong advocate for disclosing groundwater-pumping records saying,. “…for the good of the community, we ought to say how much we’re pumping and how deep and large the well is.”. At the time, Byrd said...
Man helped divers locate missing mother and infant in San Joaquin County canal
A Waterford man who followed the case of a missing mother and her infant daughter helped volunteer divers locate their bodies in a submerged SUV in a San Joaquin County canal, bringing an emotional end to a month-long search.
Stockton, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash on I-5 N at Louise Ave. Off-Ramp Leaves Injuries
Stockton, CA (August 19, 2025) – A two-vehicle accident on Interstate 5 northbound at the Louise Avenue off-ramp left at least one person injured on Tuesday, August 19. The crash, which happened during afternoon traffic, involved a white Toyota Tacoma pickup and a white Volkswagen sedan. The California Highway Patrol...
Single-Seater Speed Roars Back to Stockton After 20 Years!
After two decades, high-octane open-wheel racing makes its long-awaited return to the legendary Stockton 99 Speedway with the Johnny Brazil Memorial on Saturday, August 23. The spotlight event features the Speed Tour Supermodified Series, bringing back the thunder of single-seater rockets to Stockton’s quarter-mile...
Motorist freed himself from impalement after crashing into back of semi truck
A motorist freed himself after crashing into a semi truck and getting impaled on a chain link fence on Tuesday morning. The accident happened on August 19th at about 5 a.m. near Modesto, California. According to Fox 40, a car was traveling on South 9th Street when it crashed into the back of a semi […] The post...
Florida officials travel to California to extradite trucker accused of causing deadly crash
A truck driver from the California city of Stockton is at the center of a major case getting national attention, and now Florida officials are flying to the West Coast to take him back.
Man Shot in Livermore on Sunday and Suspect is Still On the Loose, Police...
– The Livermore Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025. At around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4000 block of Lassen Road. When they arrived, they found a man in his 40s, a Livermore resident, who had been shot. He was transported...
After losing tooth in bullfight, Livermore dog honored with unusual award
LIVERMORE, Calif. - A dog from. has won an award for an unusual deed. Family fun at Riviera Maya with Bahia Principe.Bahia Principe |. Ziya, a Belgian Malinois, is the winner of the 2025 Hambone Award from Nationwide Pet Insurance. The dog was recognized for the most unusual pet insurance...
Tracy police launch real-time crime center with new tech
TRACY, Calif. — The Tracy Police Department has unveiled its newest crime-fighting tool: a "Real Time Information Center" designed to give officers faster access to critical data. Law enforcement leaders from across the region gathered Tuesday for a demonstration of the new hub, which connects more than 113 cameras,...
