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.
Red light cameras returning to Modesto after city council approves $3M program
Red light cameras are coming back to Modesto after the City Council voted this week to approve a five-year contract.
Stanislaus County commission approves annexing 300 acres on southeast side of Oakdale
The California city of Oakdale could be seeing one of its biggest expansions in years with the addition of new homes, businesses and thousands of new residents.
Oversight committee accuses Turlock superintendent of greenlighting noncompliant classroom project
A Bond Oversight Committee is calling out Turlock Unified School District leadership, accusing a superintendent of knowingly greenlighting a noncompliant classroom project, a decision they say cost the district approximately $8 million in state grant funding.
Modesto chooses downtown area as future site of pro soccer stadium
The city has been deep in negotiations with the United Soccer League, working to bring both men's and women's teams to town.
Turlock's We Care shelter back open but future remains uncertain
After weeks in limbo, Turlock's We Care homeless shelter is back open. The facility's future was uncertain until last-minute donations bought them more time.
Zoo strep outbreak pauses intakes at Stanislaus Animal Services as vet shortage, clinic gaps persist
A contagious respiratory illness known as zoo strep has forced Stanislaus Animal Services to halt all stray animal intakes, as shelter staff work to deep-clean the facility and separate exposed dogs.
Hundreds of spring-run salmon rescued after taking detour into Tuolumne River
More than 1,200 adult spring-run Chinook salmon meant to return to the San Joaquin River ended up in the Tuolumne River instead, prompting a five-part rescue operation.
Stanislaus County weighs new truck parking rules after farmer complaints
Stanislaus County planners hosted a public meeting Wednesday night to gather feedback on a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating truck parking in agricultural zones.
Residents in Stanislaus County's Diablo Grande shoulder massive debt amid water crisis
Homeowners there are now paying a base rate of nearly $600 a month just to keep their water on until December 31.
Advocate points to fear keeping farmworkers from joining Stanislaus advisory board
Since applications opened in January, the county has struggled to fill the 10 farmworker seats required to activate the board.