Modesto elementary schools to receive new cafeterias and more with Measure X funds
Modesto City Schools is still determining which schools and facilities will receive Measure X funds for improvements. Thus far, MCS has decided to use the funds for new cafeterias and multipurpose rooms at district elementary schools. The first project is set to begin with Marshall Elementary School’s new cafeteria...
Hope to Dream donates beds to support homeless families in central California
STOCKTON, Calif. – Ashley Furniture charitable program, Hope to Dream, has donated 100 complete bed sets to families experiencing homelessness and housing instability at the Family Promise of San Joaquin County, in California’s central valley. The bed sets will be distributed to families as they move into permanent...
10-year-old girl goes missing in San Joaquin County, deputies ask for help to find...
(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing on Tuesday. • Video Above: What should you do if someone you love goes missing? Hosanna is described as being 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes, according […]
Modesto Irrigation District director accused of water theft, board will investigate
This story was originally published by The Modesto Focus. The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) will look into accusations that one of its top elected leaders has stolen water, the lifeblood of the public utility. Speculation that longtime Director Larry Byrd has used MID water to nourish almond trees outside...
2 Robbery Suspects Killed in California Pawn Shop Shootout
Oakland, Calif.—Six people were shot during an attempted robbery of a cash-for-gold shop last week in Oakland, California, when two store employees exchanged gunfire with the five suspects. Of the five suspects, two died and three were wounded, according to the Oakland Police Department (OPD). One of the store...
California Men’s Colony lieutenant honored for saving driver’s life
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) recently held its annual Medal of Valor Ceremony and a local correctional officer was among those who received honors.
Natural gas smell in Mountain House was from controlled release, officials say
A possible gas leak that prompted two schools to be evacuated Tuesday was actually a regulated release from a transfer station, officials say.
Upcoming Downtown Tracy Road Closures for Special Events
The City of Tracy would like to inform residents and visitors of several upcoming downtown street closures to accommodate community events taking place in September and October. Please plan ahead for alternate routes and parking. Saturday, September 20 – Tracy City Center Association’s Wine Stroll. Street Closures...
Eagles run well at Kim Duyst Invite
Vista del Lago’s cross country team had three top-four team finishes at the Kim Duyst Invitational on Saturday at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres. The varsity girls’ team placed third in the 5,000-meter race behind St. Francis and Vacaville. Leading the way was Brenna Mannion, as she...
Eagles fall to Oakdale, 49-17
The good news for Vista del Lago is they don’t have to play teams as good as Bradshaw Christian, Granite Bay and Oakdale for a little while, teams that have a combined record of 8-3. The Eagles open Capital Valley Conference play on the road at Rio Americano on...

















