Modesto’s Lion Bridge Roars Into $134 Million Rebuild As Traffic Detours Bite
Modesto's century-old Seventh Street span, better known around town as the "Lion Bridge," shut down to vehicle traffic today, as crews moved into the main phase of a long-planned replacement project. The 1916 cantilevered concrete arch has been under strict weight limits for decades and will be taken down so a new,...
Jason Lee’s Nonprofit Wins $12.4M for Stockton Youth Center
*Stockton Vice Mayor and Councilman Jason Lee has secured a major financial win for his nonprofit and the community he serves. Hollywood Cares Foundation has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding to construct a youth behavioral health center in Stockton, California. As Hollywood Unlocked reports, the grant,...
Salida couple charged with torturing 11-year-old for about a year, prosecutors say
A Salida couple have been charged with torturing an 11-year-old girl over the course of a year, according to Stanislaus County authorities. Investigators say the child was subjected to repeated physical abuse, forced exercise to exhaustion and degrading treatment, including being made to live primarily in a garage...
Downtown Modesto tree trimming and road closures
The City of Modesto Forestry team will be trimming trees and removing hazards in Downtown Modesto over the next few weeks. Drivers should expect road closures, “no parking” signs, and lane restrictions during this work.
‘A unique opportunity.’ Lodi Wine Festival returns at end of March
Wines of all grape varietals will be featured at the annual Lodi Wine Festival this month. The one-day event returns from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., in Lodi. The event presented by F & M Bank. "The Lodi Wine Festival...
Monthlong closure planned for Lodi DMV starting March 19
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that its office in Lodi will close temporarily this week for renovations and repairs. The office, located at 1222 Pixley Parkway, will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, for abatement work and leak repairs, according to the DMV. Officials said the office is...
PHOTOS: Trailer catches fire on highway in Ceres
(FOX40.COM) — A trailer caught fire on Highway 99 in Ceres after becoming detached from the truck pulling it Thursday night, the Modesto Fire Department said. According to the fire department, around 10 p.m., crews responded to a vehicle fire on northbound Highway 99 near 4th Avenue. Investigators believe...
Hundreds gather to honor San Joaquin County Sgt. Jason Whelen at public memorial
(FOX40.COM) — Family members, friends, and hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered in Stockton on Saturday to honor the life of San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jason Whelen, who died last month after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The public memorial service was held at Christian...
Modesto’s 7th Street Bridge closes as replacement work moves forward
Monday marks the closing of Modesto's 7th Street Bridge as construction moves into the next phase for its replacement.
This Humble California Restaurant Serves Seafood So Good, Locals Can’t Stay Away
Sometimes the best seafood in California isn’t served with an ocean view, but in a red building off Highway 4 in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Lagorio’s Grill & Bar in Farmington proves that great fish doesn’t need a coastline, just people who know what they’re doing in the kitchen.
