Ripon fire district warns of staffing, funding crisis at community town hall
Another town hall took place for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District on Thursday to inform the community about the challenges the district is facing.
Person struck, killed by vehicle in Modesto on Paradise Road
An investigation was underway in Modesto after a person was struck and killed early Friday morning.
Accused Stockton serial killer sees one Oakland murder charge dropped
Wesley Brownlee will still stand trial on six murder charges for a series of shootings in 2021 and 2022, including one other in the Bay Area. Prosecutors say not charging him in the seventh killing was a tactical decision that they'll explain at a later date.
McDonald’s employees detain robbery suspect in Galt
(FOX40.COM) — McDonald’s employees assisted officers in detaining a suspect Monday night after a slew of robberies, according to the Galt Police Department. GPD said officers were dispatched to the Taco Bell on C Street for a reported robbery in progress. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crime Employees...
Man Accused of Deadly Screwdriver Attack in Murrieta Home Pleads Not Guilty
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a Murrieta senior with a screwdriver, as well as trying to kill the homeowner’s wife in the same manner, pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and other charges. Manuel Arturo Alvarez of Modesto was arrested earlier this month following the alleged...
Tracy Hate Crime Killers Get Decades For ‘Execution-Style’ Slaying Of Navy Vet
A San Joaquin County judge on Monday handed down decades-long prison terms to two defendants in the 2022 Tracy killing of 30-year-old Navy veteran Justin Peoples, closing a closely watched case prosecutors called racially motivated and wrapping up a trial that drew intense community attention this fall. The San...
Stockton police officers’ union demands arbitration to end contract woes
Unable to reach a deal with city negotiators, the union representing Stockton’s police officers and sergeants is opting to try out its newfound ability to seek binding arbitration. The union is aiming to secure a new contract after five months of working without one. The Stockton Police Officers’ Association’s...
Stockton serial killer charged with 6 counts of murder, 1 attempted murder
(FOX40.COM)— An alleged Stockton serial killer was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder, as well as other related charges, according to San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. Wesley Brownlee was originally charged with the murders of seven people and the attempted...
San Joaquin County sheriff’s deputies using net device to corral cars in pursuits
Sheriff’s deputies now have the ability to lasso fleeing suspects — or at least their vehicles. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is trying out a device designed to safely end vehicle pursuits. But it’s not without controversy. Produced by an Arizona-based company, the Grappler Police...
The Save Mart Companies Reopens Maxx Value Store In Modesto, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and...
