San Joaquin County deputy dies after complications from spinal surgery
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Morgan died on July 2 from complications after a spinal surgery, officials said. Deputy Morgan joined the sheriff’s office in November of 2013 and served for more than 12 years. He was known for his...
True music legend set to play at Modesto region amphitheater. See who, when
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Ironstone Amphitheatre hosts one of music’s most iconic singer-songwriters this weekend. Will Nelson brings his tour to Murphys on Sunday, July 19. At 93, Nelson’s caree
Mother remembers son, 13, who died in Merced River drowning
A 13-year-old boy drowned over the weekend in what marked the third water death of the year in Merced County. Fidel Farias, from Modesto was swimming with family members at the Merced River when a current swept him under. Divers from the Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to Cressey Bridge...
Sam’s Club expected to open Lathrop store in the fall as chain expands
Lathrop's new Sam's Club is still under construction but is expected to open later this year. The new warehouse store is located at 16150 Golden Valley Pkwy. in Lathrop near Interstate 5 in Stanford Crossing . Katelynn Gorton, a Sam's Club spokesperson, told The Record via email on Wednesday, July 8 that they were exci
Forget Lake Tahoe, Visit California’s Blue Beauty Between San Francisco And Stockton For Fishing...
If you're making a list of lakes to visit in California, Lake Tahoe is almost certainly going to be at the top. Attracting 15 million visitors per year, the 122,200-acre body of water in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is famous for its deep blue color and year-round outdoor adventures. However, if you're willing to trade
765 Jobs Vanished Overnight When This California Plant Collapsed
Del Monte Foods permanently closed its Modesto fruit processing plant on April 7, 2026, eliminating 765 jobs in one of California’s largest food-manufacturing layoffs this year. The shutdown followed the company’s 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ended operations at a Central Valley facility that had processed fruit for
Historic Stockton mansion of ‘Tomato Queen’ Tillie Lewis sells for $762K
Tillie Lewis — the ‘Tomato Queen’ of San Joaquin County who helped turn the region into the nation’s top tomato‑producing region — left a legacy that still shapes local agriculture. Celebrated by the Smithsonian and remembered as a pioneering businesswoman who transformed food production, her larger‑than‑life presence
Child rescued after Tracy backyard fire spread to residence
(FOX40.COM) — An 8-year-old child was rescued from a house fire in Tracy, the San Joaquin County Fire Authority and Tracy Firefighters announced on Wednesday in a social media post. Tracy Fire responded to reports of a backyard fire on the 1400 block of Gentry Lane at around 3 p.m. Once fire officials arrived, they […]
California heat could send AC bills soaring, but PG&E says a free service may...
"Warmer temperatures could lead to increased electricity usage as customers often increase electricity usage to cool their homes."
Stockton apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last June
Renters in Stockton saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from June 2025's median of $1,620, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,600 in June. Median listing prices in Stockton are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,613

















