Contractor dies in construction accident at New Colgate Powerhouse
(FOX40.COM) — A contractor working for Yuba Water Agency died while operating construction equipment on Thursday.Video above: Water main break forces school closure in Stockton The person was killed after the construction equipment fell down an embankment near the New Colgate Powerhouse, according to the Yuba Water...
Fatal crash on I-5 in Modesto as SUV plunges into California Aqueduct
(FOX40.COM) — A man is dead after being involved in a crash with a vehicle that went into part of the California Aqueduct on I-5 in Modesto early Tuesday morning. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to the California Highway Patrol, Modesto officers responded to a fatal crash on I-5 […]
San Joaquin County urges people to take advantage of food distribution sites in August
(FOX40.COM) – With the cost of groceries and other essentials straining many households, the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency is offering nearly two dozen food distributions throughout the month of August to help families in need through its Food for You program. At Thursday’s distribution at Interfaith...
Vice Mayor Jason Lee and Councilmember Mario Enríquez Clap Back at Allegations, Call for...
As we all know, Vice Mayor Jason Lee and Councilmember Mario Enríquez have been incredibly dedicated to serving the people of Stockton. They advocate for residents, actively work to improve the community, and organize events that bring families together. Unfortunately, they’ve recently faced interruptions from what...
Repeat offenders caught stealing in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — On Tuesday, two repeat offenders were caught in a storage burglary, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.• Video Above: Property Crime Statistics Deputies confirm seeing a man jump a fence and cut the lock off a storage unit at Big E Storage in Stockton before fleeing in a vehicle....
Stockton Police Call on Public to Aid in Identifying Suspects in Trinity Parkway Robbery
The Stockton Police Department has taken to social media to seek the public’s assistance in identifying individuals linked to a recent robbery. The crime in question took place on July 27, in the 10400 block of Trinity Parkway. As the investigation unfolds, the police hope that community members can provide valuable...
Modesto Man Sentenced for Placing Fentanyl-Laced Pills Around Casino
The incident occurred at Chicken Ranch Casino outside Jamestown as staff noticed fentanyl-laced pills placed in public spaces.
Weberstown Mall Acquired in $50M Deal by Mershops, Promising New Life for Stockton Retail...
Big changes are coming to one of Stockton’s most iconic shopping centers. Weberstown Mall has been acquired in a $50.75 million deal by Mershops, a rapidly expanding West Coast real estate group known for revitalizing major retail spaces. The acquisition was led by strategic investment partner Steerpoint Capital, and...
Suspected Pedophile in Custody Is Ineligible for Release on Bond
BRENTWOOD — The Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. spearheaded an investigation of a suspected pedophile. Ty Oliver Leighton, 29, of Brentwood, was booked into the West County Detention Facility—ineligible for release on bond. Leighton was arrested on July 29 for allegedly arranging to...
Modesto Police Department Receives $58,600 Grant from California ABC to Curb Alcohol-Related Issues
In an effort to keep Modesto streets safer and reduce the prevalence of alcohol-related problems, the Modesto Police Department has received a substantial grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The grant, amounting to $58,600, is part of a broader initiative by the California ABC to...