Overturned tanker shuts down I-205 west of Tracy near Alameda County line
Both sides of Interstate 205 through Tracy were shut down Tuesday afternoon after an oil tanker overturned on the freeway, officials said.
Venture Academy Students Win National Lemelson-MIT Grant to Develop Invention Supporting Elder Mobility
A group of innovative young minds from Venture Academy has earned national recognition for their creativity, compassion, and commitment to solving real-world challenges. The school’s student InvenTeam has been awarded a prestigious $7,500 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams® Grant, becoming one of only eight high schools in the...
City of Stockton Invites the Community to Help Name New Cannery Park
Stockton residents now have a unique chance to leave a lasting mark on their city. The City of Stockton is officially accepting public nominations to name its newest neighborhood park, a nearly five-acre green space in the Cannery Park subdivision near PFC Jesse Mizener Street and the Highway 99 frontage.
Suspicious Blaze Engulfs Abandoned Home Near Wallace, Calaveras County Firefighters Investigate
Early Sunday morning, Calaveras County firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a blaze at an abandoned home on South Camanche Parkway, near Wallace, which authorities are treating as suspicious. According to a report by CBS News Sacramento, crews from the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Department arrived around...
55-hour Closure Scheduled on State Route 160 in Delta Region
SACRAMENTO COUNTY — Caltrans is advising motorists of pavement repair work for State Route 160 (Hwy 160) in the delta region south of Rio Vista to repair a sinkhole on the highway. An extended weekend closure is needed to complete the necessary repairs requiring additional roadway space. Caltrans urges...
Ceres Police Department Invites Community to “Coffee with a Cop” at Local McDonald’s for...
In an effort to bridge gaps between law enforcement and local residents, the Ceres Police Department is hosting an event titled "Coffee with a Cop" where community members can engage in casual conversation with officers. The laid-back gathering is set for November 18 at the McDonald’s on 1500 Mitchell Road in Ceres,...
New Wellness Center Opens at MJC East Campus to Support Local Students’ Well-Being
Modesto Junior College (MJC) has opened a new Wellness Center on its East Campus in the Journalism building. The center provides a space for mindfulness, meditation, and stress management. Students can reserve the self-care room for 30-minute sessions. Trained Wellness Peers are available for peer support and guidance.
Seeking Local Pantries for Small Donations in Modesto
In the city of Modesto, a local resident has sparked a conversation about the existence of little free pantries in the area. The resident, who has items to donate, is seeking information about local pantries that accept small donations. The query was posted on a popular social media platform, where it attracted...
Modesto Gospel Mission urgently seeks donations ahead of Thanksgiving Food Drive
(FOX40.COM) – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Modesto Gospel Mission is putting out an urgent call for donations as it prepares for one of the largest holiday distributions in the region. This year, staff say supplies are running dangerously low, and they are hoping the community can step in to fill the...
San Joaquin County approves $1.5 million in funding for Stockton homeless shelter completion
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.5 million of funding toward the completion of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission's New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center.
