Modesto city survey raises questions about proposed soccer stadium downtown
A new city survey is raising questions about support for a proposed downtown soccer stadium as Modesto leaders consider a potential increase to a local hotel tax.
State of emergency declared over golden mussel threat
A state of emergency has been declared as concerns spread over the growing golden mussel infestation threating the California Delta.
Fifth Grader Saves Mom After She Has a Stroke During a 10K: ‘I’ve Never...
Leilani Cienega stayed calm and called for help when her mom collapsed
Behind the Tools: A sneak peek into one of Stockton’s automotive repair shops
As power tools echo from wall to wall, the smell of paint, dust and chemicals invades your nose. Dream Finish Auto Works, a family owned and reputable business here in Stockton, works to help those in need of service. As time goes on manufacturers make more and more new cars...
Four years later, Stockton’s Autism Awareness Month Celebration going strong
LaKevia Keller started the Autism Awareness Month Celebration events in Stockton four years ago because she noticed a lack of resources and support for her son and other autistic community members. On Saturday, more than 100 people filled a Stribley Community Center for the fourth annual celebration hosted by her...
Jury again convicts man in fatal Lodi skateboard shooting after retrial
(FOX40.COM) — A San Joaquin County jury has again convicted Alejandro Duran Mercado of second-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in Lodi, prosecutors said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced the verdict following a retrial stemming from an earlier conviction that was overturned on appeal due to a jury […]
Driver overturns car, crashes into another on 99 at Kiernan in Modesto, CHP says
A 21-year-old Modesto man is facing a charge of reckless driving after speeding off a freeway ramp, overturning his vehicle and crashing into another car Monday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. as the driver exited northbound Highway 99 onto eastbound Highway 219/Kiernan Avenue, CHP spokesperson Officer Aaron Fay said. Authorities identified the...
Ceres police arrest 19-year-old in park after finding loaded handgun
A 19-year-old man was arrested late Saturday after Ceres police said officers found a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband during a contact at a city park. According to the Ceres Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. April 25 at Don Pedro Park. Officer Kyle Hatcher was on patrol when he observed a group of individuals gathered at a...
Heroic animal services officers save trapped baby turkeys
(FOX40.COM) — Animal services officers in San Joaquin County rescued a group of baby turkeys trapped in a pipe in Mountain House, reviving one bird that had stopped breathing, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said officers Aldine and Rodman with the San Joaquin County Animal Service responded to the scene […]
Monday’s top stories: Modesto eyes major growth plan, balloon fest takes a break, more
The Modesto City Council is weighing an aggressive expansion plan that could nearly double the city’s population by 2050, while communities across Stanislaus County marked milestones in mental health awareness and the justice system. Here’s a roundup of the day’s biggest local stories. Here are the day’s must-read stories: • The Modesto City Council is considering a growth option that would add 13,860 acres...
