A Parent’s Honest Review: Water Safe Swim Modesto
Finding the right swim class for your child can be overwhelming—especially when water safety is a top priority. As parents who didn’t learn to swim growing up, my husband and I were determined to give our son the skills and confidence we didn’t have. Over the years, we’ve tried several local swim programs, all...
Modesto fire crew replaces what a crash took away from a child
When a motorcycle crash sent a rider careening onto a Modesto sidewalk last week, a nearby family managed to pull its children out of the way just in time. The collision occurred near Fifth and I streets, where a motorcycle and vehicle collided, sending the motorcyclist off course and onto the sidewalk — directly...
Modesto police search for suspect after bank robbery in downtown
A search is underway for a suspect after a bank robbery and an attempted bank robbery in Modesto on Monday, police said.
Amid rise in illegal truck parking, Stanislaus sets meeting to consider new rules
At a meeting Wednesday, Stanislaus County planners will provide an overview of proposed requirements and regulations for truck parking facilities. The county Planning and Community Development Department is inviting trucking business owners, property owners and concerned residents to the informational meeting set for...
Sanitation workers return but garbage piles remain
STOCKTON, California (KCRA) — A big sigh of relief for residents in Stockton and some Bay Area cities, as workers have voted to approve a five-year contract with Republic Services. The contract approval ends a two-week-long strike. But the garbage is still piling up. “I have four kids, so,...
Central Stockton neighborhood fed up with potbelly pig creating havoc
Stockton neighbors say a potbellied pig is causing havoc, digging holes and damaging property.
Modesto’s shuttered Party City will be replaced with a chain discount store
It’s been around half a year since Party City in Modesto closed, and the McHenry Avenue site soon will host a new tenant. After filing for bankruptcy a second time, Party City announced it was going out of business in late December 2024. All stores were closed by the end of February 2025. The unit next to Asian...
Trash haulers head back to work in 2 Solano County cities
Teamsters drivers for Republic Services in Fairfield and Suisun returned to work Saturday morning. A tentative agreement by striking workers in Stockton was reached late Friday, so local drivers confirmed they would be back on the job Saturday. A nationwide strike by Republic Services waste disposal workers began...
San Joaquin County Felon Indicted for Illegal Firearms Trafficking and Being a Felon in...
July 21, 2025 – A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment on Thursday, July 17, 2025, against Rueben. Paul Phill, 41, of Tracy, charging him with illegal firearms trafficking and two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez announced. Image...
Mother-son duo sentenced to prison for unemployment fraud
A mother-son duo in the San Joaquin Valley will spend time behind bars for their involvement in a fraud scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Jaime Ornelas, 27, and Misty Ornelas, 48, will spend nearly five years combined in prison. The big picture: Jaime Ornelas, formerly of Modesto,...
