Turlock's next city manager defends record after residents question past lawsuits
The concerns stem from Dr. John Murphy's time as city manager in Palmdale, where he was terminated in 2022.
California Central Valley city's first-ever Pride event moves indoors after pushback
Some residents pushed back over the event's original location at Dorada Park and a planned drag performance.
Grand jury questions Stockton City Council's use of taxpayer funds for investigations
The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations and the entire amount was gone in the first half of the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Stockton sees its deadliest June in years after 3 homicides within days
Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
Stockton City Council adopts ordinance making some use of ski masks, face coverings a misdemeanor
The Stockton City Council has approved a new ordinance making some uses of ski masks and face coverings a misdemeanor.
Modesto City Schools board approves nearly quadrupling its own monthly pay
Modesto City Schools board members approved nearly quadrupling their monthly pay, from $765 to $3,000, after 40 years without an increase.
Advocates say budget for Stanislaus Animal Services Agency doesn't address root of crisis
A nearly $7 million budget was approved for the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency, but some say the money still doesn't address the root of the crisis.
Tracy warehouse fire now fully out as environmental cleanup phase begins
A massive fire that destroyed the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy has now been fully extinguished, as fire officials on Wednesday handed the site back over to the company and an environmental cleanup team.
Car crashes into Modesto home after CHP pursuit, killing 1
A Modesto home caught fire after a car being pursued by officers crashed into it early Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead, firefighters said.
Stockton homeowner warns of scam after finding men claiming to be property management inside home vacant home
A Stockton homeowner says he found two strangers inside his rental property Tuesday morning, allegedly changing the locks and claiming to be property management.
Man accused of murdering 3 generations of Modesto family appears in court
The man accused of killing three generations of a Modesto family appeared in court on Monday as loved ones of the victims gathered across town to raise money for the family left behind.
Stanislaus County considers garbage rate hike after incinerator closure reshapes waste system
Some Stanislaus County residents could soon pay more for garbage service as the county adjusts to life after the closure of its garbage incinerator.
Stockton mayor says cause of foul-smelling tap water has been found
Stockton's mayor says the issue that caused a spike in reports of smelly and off-tasting tap water in the city has been identified and is being addressed.
Big rig driver charged in Lodi after crash on Highway 99 leaves 2 dead, 5 injured
A big rig driver is accused of taking off from the scene of a crash that killed two people on Highway 99 near Lodi on Tuesday, authorities said.
Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze
For the first time this year, the average price of a gallon of gas in Northern California has climbed above $6, and food truck owners in Modesto say the rising fuel costs are taking a serious toll on their businesses.