‘The infestation is here’: Another Calif. County declares emergency over species
Two California counties have declared a local emergency over the invaders.
6 people rescued from Stanislaus River, 1 left with minor injuries
(FOX40.COM) — Six people were rescued after falling into the Stanislaus River on Wednesday, according to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District. Crews responded to reports of a water rescue around 12:53 p.m. at the Stanislaus River near Horseshoe Bend on Orange Blossom Road in Oakdale. According to the re
Modesto stroke expert to speak to UC Merced graduates in full-circle moment
A UC Merced graduate who went on to a career in medicine is one of the commencement ceremony speakers for the Valley university’s class of 2026. Dr. Zi Wang, Class of 2011, will speak Saturday to graduates of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts. Wang has a Modesto connection. He’s a board-certified v
Calf ranch cruelty, city budget details, Geneva-bound student: Today’s top stories
From animal cruelty allegations at a Ceres calf ranch to a Modesto Junior College graduate heading to Switzerland for physics research, the day’s top stories span Stanislaus County. Here are Wednesday’s key stories: Drone footage obtained by Direct Action Everywhere shows workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in Ceres kicking
What’s that smell in Stockton water? | ABC10 gets answers
STOCKTON, Calif. — Some Stockton residents may notice changes in the smell, taste or appearance of their tap water this week after a seasonal shift in water sources, according to the California Water Service. Cal Water said the City of Stockton and the utility were made aware that their...
This Modesto Junior College student is going to Geneva to conduct physics research
Riverbank resident and new Modesto Junior College grad Abdul Ahad is heading to Switzerland this summer to conduct physics research for two months. After his time in Geneva, he’ll start classes at UC Berkeley toward a bachelor’s in electrical and computer engineering. “I wanted to delve deeper into the fabric of this u
Worker crushed by forklift dies in Modesto warehouse, Cal/OSHA inspecting incident
(FOX40.COM) — Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of a man who was crushed by a forklift at a warehouse in Modesto. The Modesto Fire Department said crews responded to reports of a person who fell from an industrial warehouse lift around 4:43 p.m. on May 7 in the 600 block of Mariposa Road. MFD arrived to […]
Grandma, 80, and her daughter graduate together from Delta College
When San Joaquin Delta College holds its 91st commencement ceremony Thursday, two members of the Class of 2026 will appear a little more seasoned than the usual youthful graduates crossing the stage. That’s because Veronica Smith, 80, and her daughter Virginia Ordaz, 55, are among the 3,532 degree-holders in what...
Former Stockton Deputy Police Chief Kathryn Nance fired as Reno’s top cop
Kathryn Nance, a former deputy chief with the Stockton Police Department, was ousted Tuesday as head of the police force in Reno, Nevada. Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant announced in a video posted by the Reno Gazette-Journal that Nance and two assistant chiefs “are no longer employed” by the city. She said the decisio
‘This is ridiculous’ | San Joaquin sheriff criticizes release law after felon rearrest
STOCKTON, Calif. — A convicted Stockton felon, once sentenced to 20 years in prison for the attempted murder of two Stockton police officers, is back behind bars months after being released under California’s compassionate release program. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Steven Rodriguez was ar

















