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Court rules against Patterson’s development fees
The City of Patterson can no longer collect development fees that it imposed in 2024 after being challenged in court.
January 29, 2026
Modesto Irrigation District director faces heat over alleged misuse of water
A Modesto Irrigation District director has faced intense scrutiny over the last several months for allegedly stealing or…
January 12, 2026
Comedian pleads not guilty to threatening Stanislaus Co. Supervisor Condit
The threat allegedly stemmed from an argument during a September comedy show between Anthony Krayenhagen and the proprietor of the 209 Times.
December 3, 2025
Oakdale councilmember resigns after inflammatory Charlie Kirk comments
While Christopher Smith decided to step down from his post, while another area city council member declined.
September 22, 2025
Mother-son duo sentenced to prison for unemployment fraud
The duo will spend years in prison for defrauding the EDD by using personal information of inmates incarcerated in a Lassen County prison.
July 21, 2025
Grand Jury finds StanCOG executive director lavishly spent taxpayer dollars
The lavish spending included tens of thousands of dollars at Ritz-Carlton hotels.
June 27, 2025
Newsom denounces Turlock for stand-off over homeless shelter support
Turlock leaders want to see a change in how a local homeless shelter operates before agreeing to have hundreds of thousands of dollars sent to it.
May 1, 2025
Two Modesto senior communities receive major upgrades
The $30 million renovation project for two senior communities has been completed in Modesto.
April 24, 2025
Fiji nationals in Modesto sentenced to prison for real estate fraud scheme
The two defendants caused mortgage lenders to lose millions of dollars through their fraud.
April 1, 2025
Stanislaus County teacher arrested for having sex with student
The Riverbank High School Spanish teacher allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old male two years ago.
February 27, 2025