Stanislaus County launches large-scale spay-and-neuter effort to curb stray cat population
The grant-funded effort runs through April 20, with the goal of fixing as many cats as possible before kitten season peaks.
Ceres youth baseball dispute leads to broader concerns about children's programs in the city
A dispute over a youth baseball contract in Ceres has expanded into broader concerns about children's programs, following a contentious city council meeting in which residents spoke out and the city manager announced his resignation.
Ceres youth baseball contract dispute turns physical during heated meeting
A dispute over a youth baseball contract in Ceres escalated into a physical confrontation between league leaders and a city employee, raising questions about control of a long-standing community program and potential changes to its funding.
Modesto's historic 7th Street Bridge set for demolition
A Modesto bridge that is more than a century old has closed permanently as local leaders move forward with a long-planned replacement project.
Modesto license plate readers shared data with federal agencies, police say
The Modesto Police Department says its automated license plate reader system was improperly connected to multiple federal agencies, despite a California law restricting how that data can be shared.
Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte's planned closure of Modesto plant
Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.
Red-light cameras return to Modesto after 12-year hiatus
Red-light cameras are back on Modesto streets for the first time in more than a decade.
Chinese Camp debris cleanup finished 6 months after California wildfire
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
Turlock parents question school picture day company after Epstein file claims
Spring photo day was underway Thursday at several schools within the Turlock Unified School District, but instead of excitement over class pictures, some parents are raising concerns about the company taking those photos.
New Modesto neighborhood to honor fallen firefighters with park, street names
A new housing development in Modesto will feature a firefighter-themed park and streets named after fallen and prominent members of the Modesto Fire Department, following a years-long collaboration between city officials, firefighters and a private developer.
Modesto City Schools reports higher graduation rates, college readiness still lags
Students in Modesto City Schools are continuing to recover from pandemic-era learning loss, with graduation rates, test scores and attendance improving over the past three years, according to a new report analyzing state data.
Diablo Grande water provider challenges supplier's stance on $14M debt: "We didn't create this"
Western Hills board president Mark Kovich said the current board inherited the financial situation after taking office in 2022, noting that payments to Kern County Water Agency stopped in 2019 under prior leadership.
City of Ceres and youth baseball team clash over new field lights
A youth baseball league in Ceres says newly installed field lights at Smyrna Park are creating dark spots and glare, making it harder for players to see the ball during night games.
Patterson linen company closure leaves dozens of workers without jobs in Stanislaus County
A Patterson-based linen company is shutting down after being sold to a larger competitor, leaving nearly 90 workers in Stanislaus County without jobs.
Turlock mayor clashes with Gov. Newsom over homeless funding
Turlock's mayor is pushing back against Gov. Newsom over homeless funding, saying the state's latest budget decisions put more pressure on cities just months after the governor publicly criticized Turlock's own handling of shelter money.