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Traffic collision reported on State Route 132 in Stanislaus County
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on State Route 132 near Paradise Road near Modesto on Thursday afternoon. Officials received reports of at least one person injured in the crash. California Highway Patrol online logs indicate fire crews are blocking part of SR 132. Traffic delays...
Access to health care for hundreds of patients at Modesto hospital is uncertain
MODESTO, Calif. — Hundreds of patients of the Stanislaus Surgical Hospital in Modesto could soon lose access to care. The hospital is set to be removed from the Medicare program by April 30 after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services determined it was out of compliance with nine requirements.
16-year-old driver leads San Joaquin County deputies on chase in stolen car
A teenager was arrested Wednesday by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly leading them on a long pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At about 12:30 p.m., deputies tried to pull over a white Kia sedan, but it failed to yield. A search of the plates revealed it was allegedly stolen out of Stockton. The Sheriff's Office alleged that the Kia intentionally collided with several vehicles in an attempt to avoid apprehension. "The driver of the vehicle put citizens at risk," the Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. "Therefore, legal intervention was used, which safely ended the twenty-three-mile pursuit at Hammer Ln and Pershing Ave" in Stockton. Stockton police and the California Highway Patrol are currently investigating any vehicles that were allegedly damaged by the suspect during the pursuit. Both the 16-year-old driver-- who police say had a warrant out for his arrest-- and his passenger were booked into the San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center, pending possible charges.
Long-awaited Stockton area VA clinic to serve first patient soon
FRENCH CAMP, Calif. — A new Veterans Affairs clinic will soon open in San Joaquin County, ushering in a new era for veterans health services. The new Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic in French Camp is just days away from welcoming its first patient. It's a project that took...
2 teens arrested following 23-mile police chase in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Two teenagers are facing criminal charges, accused of leading multiple agencies on a dangerous high-speed chase in Stockton. Deputies with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office attempted to pull over the driver of a white Kia sedan at around 12:30 p.m., but the 16-year-old failed to yield.
Possible agreement termination could disrupt San Joaquin Regional Transit District services
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) officials warn that the proposed termination of an existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) could disrupt public transportation services in the city of Stockton. On Thursday, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) will consider terminating the MOU with RTD, which has been in place since July 2017. The action would divert up to $7 million in federal funding away from bus transit services in Stockton, according to RTD CEO Alex Clifford. ...
Modesto Police search for missing minor
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department said it is looking for a minor who has been missing since Monday. The agency said Kylee Kersey was last seen near Palmershiem Court and Friar Tuck Way in Modesto. According to police, she was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Police said she is “at risk” and […]
All Time Low, Fuel and The Commodores to perform at Stanislaus County Fair
(FOX40.COM) — Music acts are being announced for the 2024 Stanislaus County Fair’s concert series. On April 25, rock band Fuel was announced as the fair’s latest musical act and will take the stage on July 6. The band is known for songs such as “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)”, “Shimmer,” and “Bad Day.” The 10-day […]
Mae Hensley Junior High School under lockdown after shooting threats
CERES, Calif. — Mae Hensley Junior Highway School in Ceres was placed under lockdown in response to shooting threats on Tuesday morning, the Ceres police said. Police have not been able to substantiate the threat. Officials said the Ceres Police Department Communication Center received a call at approximately 11...
Here are the Top 10 SJ County prep softball teams at Week 9
Only a few more games of the regular season remain for San Joaquin County high school softball teams putting the postseason pressure on. With the playoffs set to begin on May 14 teams across the county are battling it out for a qualifying spot in their respective leagues. Sitting atop their leagues currently are Tracy, Ripon, Manteca and Linden. Their dominance in league play has landed them a spot in the final Record’s Top 10 SJ County...
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