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.
Modesto HOA board recalled after failed special assessment, turmoil over rising fees
Residents at a Modesto condominium complex voted to recall their HOA board after months of turmoil over a failed special assessment and rising fees, while dangerous decks and balconies remain unrepaired and red tagged by the city.
There hasn't been a single homicide in Modesto so far this year
Nearly nine months into the year, Modesto police say the city has yet to record a single homicide: a milestone that marks one of the lowest points for violent crime in decades.
Man helped divers locate missing mother and infant in San Joaquin County canal
A Waterford man who followed the case of a missing mother and her infant daughter helped volunteer divers locate their bodies in a submerged SUV in a San Joaquin County canal, bringing an emotional end to a month-long search.
Car crashes into Oakdale animal rescue, killing one cat and letting several escape
Several cats are still missing after a car crashed into a Stanislaus County animal rescue over the weekend.
Ceres approves new gas station despite local pushback
A new Maverik gas station is coming to Ceres after city leaders rejected an appeal to block the project.
Modesto HOA increases monthly dues at Walnut Orchards as residents launch recall effort of board
Months after rejecting a $4 million special assessment, residents at the Walnut Orchards condominium complex are facing a new increase in their homeowners association dues.