Parent located after toddler found alone in East Bay neighborhood
The parent of a toddler found alone in an East Bay neighborhood early Monday morning has been located, Antioch police said
Central Valley man arrested by San Jose police for alleged illegal weapons sales
A Central Valley man described by authorities as one of the state's "most prolific and dangerous" firearms traffickers has been arrested, according to San Jose police.
ABC News map shows measles risk by county. Here’s where Sacramento area stands
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — ABC News shared an interactive map earlier this month showing measles risk levels nationwide. San Joaquin County is at a “very high risk,” meanwhile Sacramento and Stanislaus counties are slightly lower at “higher risk.”. The map shows the vaccination rate of children under...
Answer the Call: San Joaquin County Residents Invited to Serve on the 2026–2027 Civil...
Ever wondered how local government really works—or how everyday residents can help keep it transparent and accountable? San Joaquin County residents now have a unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and make a lasting impact. The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is now accepting applications...
San Joaquin 100 Mph Chase: Child In Car, Rifle In Vehicle
A San Joaquin County man was arrested after allegedly hitting speeds of up to 100 mph on Highway 99 with a young child in the vehicle, authorities said. Officers called off an active pursuit once they realized a child was inside, then later found the car abandoned. Deputies who searched the vehicle reported finding a...
‘Black and orange substance’ found in ice machines of Stanislaus County restaurants
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed black, orange and other colored substances on the equipment of...
Pedestrian killed in collision involving Stockton city manager identified
A 68-year-old Stockton man killed in a collision involving the city manager has been identified as Joe Serna. Stockton Police Department officials said Tuesday a preliminary investigation didn't show City Manager Johnny Ford at fault in the collision ; however, a final decision has not been made. On Jan. 22, Serna...
Popular bookstore chain to open second Stanislaus County location. Here’s when
Book lovers in Stanislaus County can soon turn the page to something new. Barnes & Noble is opening another location in the county, according to a recent Facebook post from the city of Turlock. “This new bookstore will be a great addition to our community,” Turlock city officials said in the Friday, Jan. 23, post....
Mayoral Candidate Arrested Over 2015 Death of His Wife
Contra Costa County A one-time mayoral candidate from California’s Bay Area was charged with the murder of his wife after an investigation uncovered that he had faked her suicide over a decade ago. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office charged Michael Anthony Leon, who ran for the mayorship of Antioch,...
Defendant’s attorneys to file legal objection in Stockton serial killings case
The defense attorneys for alleged Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee will file a demurrer — a legal objection — challenging the validity of the indictment against their client. At the Monday, Jan. 26, hearing, attorneys for Brownlee said they intended to file their motion in the next two weeks. Deputy District...
