FORMER RACER, ENDURANCE CYCLIST KILLED IN TRAGIC CALIFORNIA CAR CRASH
California’s Stockton Bike Club announced the death of Bennie Weber, a former amateur racer and endurance cyclist killed on 19 January in a crash with an automobile while on a training ride. According to a California Highway Patrol report, Weber, 79, was traveling on Buena Vista Road in Stockton...
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–...
Two Arrested Following Sutter Creek Traffic Stop for DUI and Resisting Officers
SUTTER CREEK, CA -“CAR STOP YIELDS MULTIPLE ARRESTS. At approximately 7 pm yesterday, SCPD conducted a traffic stop on a white Buick SUV for a traffic violation. The driver, a 61 year old male resident of Stockton, was determined to be unlicensed and operating under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.
Meet the 2026 Macaroni KID Modesto Heart of the Community Winner
Meet the 2026 Macaroni KID Modesto Heart of the Community Winner: Weird Moms Club 209. At Macaroni KID Modesto, the Heart of the Community award is reserved for organizations that don’t just serve families — they change lives. This year’s 2026 honoree does exactly that, one honest conversation, one brave mom, and one...
Stockton Symphony brings ‘Motown Magic’ to Atherton
On Jan. 18, the Stockton Symphony performed Motown Magic at Delta College Atherton Auditorium. Featuring The Rewinders, Billy Duvall Jr., Tyrone Dunn, Sandra Dye, Darla Day, John McCracken, Dave Allen, Adrian Heil, Kimmy Stofer, Webb Hendrix, and Jonathan & Hannah Vanderpool, who bring the golden age of soul music...
Kaiser opens health center in Modesto: adult and pediatric care, plus pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente is opening a three-story medical office building in north Modesto to expand access to primary and specialty care for a growing patient population. Almost 75 physicians will see adult and pediatric patients at the outpatient center situated on the south side of the Kaiser Modesto Medical Center on...
Man that died identified in car crash involving Stockton City Manager
(FOX40.COM)— The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner identified the pedestrian who died after being hit by a car on Jan. 22 in Stockton. Video Above: Two adults, two kids found dead inside home in Rancho Cordova The Stockton Police Department located a crash involving a car and two pedestrians as they were traveling...
Person injured in Modesto house fire, 2 cats rescued
Modesto firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday on Barham Court, where one person was injured and multiple pets were rescued, officials said.
Man Reportedly Arrested in Connection with “Afternoon Crime Spree” in Escalon
ESCALON, CA — “On January 22, our dispatch center received a report of a restraining order violation after a suspect returned to the victim’s residence intoxicated and demanded entry, despite having been served with an Emergency Protective Order just days earlier. Before deputies could arrive, the suspect fled the...
Modesto Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint This Weekend, Drivers Advised to Plan Accordingly
Modesto residents should prepare for an evening slowdown this weekend, as the Modesto Police Department is gearing up to conduct a DUI checkpoint. Slated to run from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am tomorrow, those planning to drive through the city on Saturday might want to give themselves some extra time or consider an...

















