Modesto launches Downtown Streets Team replacement
A new program aimed at cleaning up Modesto streets while providing paid work to people experiencing homelessness officially launched this week.
Del Monte Foods shuts down Modesto plant, affecting families across the Central Valley
Del Monte Foods is shutting down its Modesto fruit cannery, bringing an end to operations at a facility that has long been part of the agricultural economy in California's Central Valley.
Oakdale police investigate string of overnight thefts in residential areas
Oakdale police said they are investigating a series of overnight thefts after five incidents were reported across residential neighborhoods, including one burglary where a gun was taken.
Stanislaus County road to close for up to 2 years as expressway construction continues
Terminal Avenue in Stanislaus County will close to through traffic starting Monday as construction continues on the North County Corridor project, county officials said.
Fire at Ceres' Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park prompts renewed city action
A structure fire at the shuttered Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park in Ceres early Tuesday is prompting renewed city action at a property that has been without power for more than a year and officially evacuated since November.
Ceres teen sees early success as boxer, earns spot on Team USA's national youth roster
At just 15 years old, Ceres boxer Damon Flores is already an 18-time national champion and an 11-time USA Boxing gold medalist.
Stanislaus County sells former Salvation Army building for $1.5 million
Stanislaus County supervisors approved the sale of the former Salvation Army property in downtown Modesto on Tuesday, a move officials say could support future affordable housing near the Seventh Street Village project.
Modesto city crews preparing for possible flooding
City officials say conditions can change quickly, particularly in low-lying areas near the Tuolumne River and along Dry Creek, where runoff can back up during periods of heavy river releases.
Modesto police urge encampments near Tuolumne River to evacuate amid flooding threat
Modesto police are warning people living near the Tuolumne River to evacuate ahead of potential flooding, as a flood warning puts pressure on parts of Stanislaus County.
California city approves bike ordinances to curb reckless group cycling
The city of Ceres green-lighted new bicycle ordinances after the police department said there have been a major uptick in illegal cycling group activity.
Prosecutors seek public input to block sexually violent predator's placement in Turlock neighborhood
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is asking for public input as a convicted sexually violent predator could be released into a Turlock neighborhood.
Central Valley recession risk rising due to tariffs, slow job growth, study shows
A new report on the economic outlook for California's Central Valley shows the region facing a rising recession risk because of tariffs, slowing job growth, and rising delinquencies.
Modesto Gospel Mission hosts its biggest Thanksgiving meal and winter coat giveaway yet
Modesto Gospel Mission broke records Wednesday as nearly 1,500 people lined up for the nonprofit's annual Thanksgiving meal and winter coat giveaway.
Dozens of abandoned Chihuahuas found in Modesto home, foster homes sought by animal rescue
An animal rescue group is urgently searching for foster homes and donations after finding what they believe may be as many as 80 abandoned Chihuahuas inside a Modesto rental home.
Modesto's new baseball team adopts "Roadsters" name after backlash to "Glo Riders"
Modesto's new Pioneer League baseball team has changed its name for the second time this month after a strong public backlash prompted an unexpected rebrand.