Modesto News | Crime, Food & Local Business
Stay up to date with the latest Modesto news, including local crime reports, restaurant features, business spotlights, and community updates from Modesto, California. This page brings together our coverage of what is happening across the city so readers can quickly find the newest stories all in one place.
Modesto Triple Homicide: Grandmother, Mother and Newborn Killed on Monterey Avenue
A Modesto triple homicide on Monterey Avenue left a grandmother, young mother and newborn baby dead. Police arrested Joaquin Escoto after a search near Orville Wright Elementary.
Central Valley News This Week: Modesto Stabbing, Bakersfield Homicide, Fresno Officer Arrest & More
Central Valley news this week includes a Modesto stabbing, Bakersfield double homicide, Fresno officer arrest, Tulare crash, Merced train death and more.
Central Valley News This Week: Fresno Deputy Arrest, Visalia Crash, Los Banos Gun Case & More
Central Valley news this week covers a Fresno deputy arrest, Visalia fatal crash, Los Banos gun case, Modesto school emergency and more.
Central Valley News Today: Canvas Hack, School Crisis, Moped Crash, Reedley Biolab Verdict & More
This weekly Central Valley news update covers major stories from May 4–8, including a Canvas cyberattack, Sacramento school budget crisis, Fresno moped crash update, Reedley biolab verdict, and public safety cases across the region
Jagjeet Singh Modesto Case: Hatch Road Killing Explained
Jagjeet Singh was fatally stabbed at Hatch Food & Gas in Modesto on May 4, 2017. Here is what happened, what police said, and what is confirmed in the case.
Clarence Buddy Mason Modesto Shooting: April 29, 2008 Case
Clarence “Buddy” Mason was killed in Modesto on April 29, 2008, after prosecutors said a bicycle fall and laughter led to a deadly shooting.
Modesto DUI Checkpoint Set for Friday Night
Modesto police will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday night, April 24, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
Central Valley News Today: Bakersfield Crash, Fresno Arrest, Tornado Damage & Court Updates
Today’s Central Valley news roundup covers Bakersfield, Fresno, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto, Patterson, Merced County and confirmed tornado damage.
Mina Nazari Guilty in Modesto Child Killing Case
A Modesto mother has been found guilty in the 2023 killing of her 4-year-old daughter and attempted murder of her 10-year-old son. Here’s what we know.
Johnson Plumbing Inc Merced Reviews and Services
Looking for a plumber in Merced? Here’s what public reviews, BBB, and Johnson Plumbing Inc.’s official site say about this longtime local company.
Modesto Car Dealer Tied to Auto Theft Probe
Authorities say a stolen vehicle case led investigators to a Modesto-area dealership, where multiple stolen vehicles were found and two people were arrested.
EDN Private Patrol | Central Valley Security
EDN Private Patrol is a Merced-based private security company serving Merced, Stanislaus, Fresno and surrounding areas.
Man Arrested in Modesto Homicide, Facing Murder Charges
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Napa and booked on murder charges in connection with a fatal Modesto shooting earlier this month, police say.
Grub Hub in Modesto | Food Truck Park & Diverse Street Eats
Grub Hub in Modesto is a popular food truck park with diverse eats, outdoor seating, and comfort food from multiple vendors in a casual outdoor venue.
How a Modesto Administrator Was Promoted Despite Criminal Charges Involving a Minor
Learn how a Modesto ex principal charged in a criminal case was promoted within a school district and what this means for student safety and oversight.
Lucille Modesto – Cozy Breakfast & Lunch Café in Downtown Modesto
Discover Lucille in downtown Modesto — a cozy mom-and-pop breakfast & lunch café known for scratch-made dishes, all-day breakfast, outstanding coffee, and friendly service.