Plan to live or plan to die
In 2015, I was serving as a hospital chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital in Stockton. My job could be a bit overwhelming, as my Catholic employer required their chaplains to visit every newly admitted patient. So, as I approached the end of my shift one afternoon, I was in a...
Modesto police awarded more than $58,000 in grants to combat alcohol-related harm
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department continues to combat alcohol-related harm after receiving a $58,600 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “This is important to Modesto in order to increase protection for youth and to address crime at problem locations,” said Lieutenant...
Crash in Modesto during street race leaves driver injured, another arrested, CHP says
The Corvette came to a rest on Sisk Road after overturning multiple times after racing on Highway 99 in Modesto, the CHP said.
It’s been quite a week at Stockton City Hall. Here’s a roundup of recent...
A cascade of legal memos, accusations of corruption and an investigation into the use of public funds has triggered a leadership crisis in Stockton, pitting city councilmembers against each other and the interim city manager in an escalating public dispute. The showdown marks the latest turn in months of controversy...
Modesto Police Apprehend Suspect After Officer-Involved Shooting and Vehicle Chase
An officer-involved shooting in Modesto has led to one suspect being taken into custody after a chase early Friday morning. According to the post, the incident occurred on the 1700 block of Boulder Avenue, where officers were dispatched following a shooting report, as reported by the Modesto Police Department on...
Stockton man arrested for DUI after admitting to smoking cannabis
CORNING, Calif. — A 35-year-old Stockton man was arrested early Saturday morning after admitting to smoking cannabis just before being pulled over by police. According to the Corning Police Department, an officer observed a white Honda sedan failing to stop at a stop sign on Everett Freeman Way at 1:17 a.m. on August...
Plan to Live or Plan to Die
In 2015, I was serving as a hospital chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital in Stockton, California. My job could be a bit overwhelming as my Catholic employer required their chaplains to visit every newly-admitted patient. So, as I approached the end of my shift one afternoon, I was in a...
Man hospitalized after Stockton stabbing, police say
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department responded to reports of a 59-year-old man being stabbed in the Civic District on August 5. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to SPD, officers responded to the area of El Dorado Street and Weber Avenue, where the victim said he was approached by...
Rider of personal watercraft dies at Modesto Reservoir, Fire Department reports
A rider on a personal watercraft died at Modeseto Reservoir on Saturday, the Modesto Fire Department reports. According to a incident summary, crews responded just before noon to “a jet ski rider found down in the water.” The victim had been brought to shore, and bystanders had initiated CPR, by the time crews...
Powerball ticket topping $700,000 sold in California Delta as jackpot nears $500 million
Ready to take another shot at winning the Powerball lottery ? It's a long shot – 1 in 292.2 million odds of winning the jackpot . But for $2 a drawing, maybe it's worth another try? One lucky San Joaquin Delta resident probably thinks so: A ticket with 5 matching numbers but no Powerball sold in the tiny historic...
