Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis
The Salvation Army’s three-pronged approach aligns with factors driving national reduction. For the first time in over five years, drug overdose deaths in the United States declined, marking a hopeful shift in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
California growers say new rodent infestation is plaguing Central Valley
The wet weather in 2023 created the perfect breeding ground for rodents, farm advocates say.
Stockton man faces homicide charges, deportation after 3 dead in Florida crash
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — A Stockton man is facing three counts of vehicular homicide and deportation after a crash last week in Florida. On Tuesday afternoon, 28-year-old Harjinder Singh was allegedly driving a semitruck and trailer north in the outside lane of Florida’s Turnpike when he tried to perform an illegal...
Stockton: Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Over 260 Lbs Of Crystal Meth
STOCKTON: MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO TRAFFICKING OVER 260 LBS OF CRYSTAL METH
Car crashes into Oakdale animal rescue, killing one cat and letting several escape
Several cats are still missing after a car crashed into a Stanislaus County animal rescue over the weekend.
15 Famous People Born in Modesto, California
Modesto is more than just orchards and classic car culture. The Central Valley city has produced athletes, actors, musicians, and even Hollywood legends who’ve left a mark far beyond Stanislaus County. Here’s a countdown of 15 famous names who all started out in Modesto. 15. Jason Lytle (1969–...
Stockton: 19-Year-Old Man Injured In Shooting Early Monday Morning
A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Stockton early Monday morning, according to police. The shooting was reported at about 3:05 a.m. in the 100 block of East Harding Way, where the victim was hit by gunfire while walking in the area, Stockton police said. Article continues below...
‘Multi-million dollar boondoggle’: Lathrop city manager ramps up criticism of RTD
The city manager of Lathrop is doubling down on the contention that expanded service by the San Joaquin Regional Transit District represents a “transit disaster” for all the cities in the Stockton area. Armed with data on the district’s operations based on a public records request, City Manager...
Ceres approves new gas station despite local pushback
A new Maverik gas station is coming to Ceres after city leaders rejected an appeal to block the project.
Ugliest public buildings in America? 2 Central Valley landmarks made the list
Not every public building is a work of art — and two Central Valley structures are proof of that. The New Jersey Real Estate Network recently ranked Modesto and Fresno landmarks among the 15 ugliest public buildings in America. The real estate group surveyed more than 3,000 people, asking them to vote on the nation’s...
