Modesto BJ's Restaurant workers vote against forming union
A unionization effort at a Central California restaurant has failed to get enough votes to move forward.
State steps after Patterson city leaders reject Keystone Ranch housing dvelopment
California's housing department says the Stanislaus County city of Patterson may have violated state law when it blocked a 700-home subdivision earlier this year, warning the city it could face action from the state attorney general.
Stanislaus County set to break ground on new expressway linking 3 cities
Construction begins Friday on the first expressway designed to connect Modesto, Riverbank and Oakdale.
Stanislaus County's only low-barrier homeless shelter at risk of closing
The only low-barrier homeless shelter in Stanislaus County is at risk of closure after county leaders warned they may not be able to keep funding the program past the spring.
Diablo Grande community in Stanisaus County attempts to recall HOA board
Homeowners in the small western Stanislaus County community of Diablo Grande are moving to recall their homeowners association board, saying the group has prioritized cosmetic fines over addressing a looming water crisis.
Stanislaus County GOP voter registrations surpass Democrat registrations for first time in decade
Republicans now hold a narrow edge in voter registration in Stanislaus County, marking the first time in more than 10 years that the GOP has outnumbered Democrats.
Modesto community weighs in on redevelopment of old courthouse, including possible market
The city of Modesto is taking public input on how to redevelop the block that soon will be vacated by the Stanislaus County Courthouse.
Modesto approves $14.6 million 9th Street Corridor project
One of Modesto's most-traveled roads is set to receive a number of upgrades in the coming years.
StanCOG official retires a month after executive director was fired
A second top official at the Stanislaus Council of Governments has left the agency, one month after Executive Director Rosa De León Park was fired following findings in a civil grand jury report.
Employees at BJ's Restaurant in Modesto want to form company's first union
Employees at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Modesto are seeking to form the company's first union, saying a mandatory tip-sharing policy has sharply cut into their pay.
Stanislaus County ag production sees steep decline after avian flu, report shows
Avian flu wiped out more than $100 million in poultry production last year, fueling a steep decline in Stanislaus County's overall agriculture value, according to the county's 2024 crop report.
City of Modesto approves new professional baseball team after Nuts' departure
A week after the Modesto Nuts played their final game following nearly 80 years in the city, officials announced that professional baseball would remain at John Thurman Field.
Modesto works to build replacement program after Downtown Streets Team announces statewide shutdown
The Downtown Streets Team, which provides job training and cleanup crews while helping unhoused individuals transition to housing, announced that it will close its statewide operations at the end of October after 20 years.
After nearly 80 years, Modesto Nuts play final game at John Thurman Field
After nearly 80 years, the Modesto Nuts played their final game, squaring off one last time against their long-time rivals, the Stockton Ports.
Modesto school district launches committee to focus on how AI should be used in classrooms
Modesto City Schools has launched a 20-member committee focused on how artificial intelligence should be used in classrooms.