2 women, infant dead after triple stabbing in Modesto, police say
Two women and an infant were found stabbed to death in Modesto, and the suspected attacker was found hiding in a nearby home on Thursday, police said.
May 29, 2026Open source
Northern California Local News
Modesto, CA news and local guide
Scan headlines near Modesto with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Modesto news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Modesto
Stories tagged directly to Modesto, CA.
Modesto police investigate deadly assault, nearby elementary school placed on lockdown
An elementary school in Modesto has been placed on a precautionary lockdown Thursday as police investigate a deadly assault in the area.
May 28, 2026Open source
Separate crashes involving multiple big rigs close part of I-5 in Stanislaus County, CHP says
A stretch of Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County is partially closed Thursday after two separate crashes involving multiple big rigs, the California Highway Pa...
May 28, 2026Open source
County
Stanislaus County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Modesto.
California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar
Democrats Richard Barrera, Anthony Rendon, Al Mursatsuchi and Josh Newman are running for California superintendent in the 2026 election. So is Republican So...
May 12, 2026Open source
Feds bust 'sophisticated drug empire' spanning from South Korea to DC: 11 charged
Eleven people, including three based in D.C. were charged with operating a massive drug ring that brought drugs to the northeast from California and South Ko...
May 8, 2026Open source
Man indicted after being shot by federal immigration officers in Stanislaus County
A Salvadoran national who was shot by federal immigration officers in Stanislaus County has been indicted, according to a Friday release from the United Stat...
May 1, 2026Open source
State
California news
Statewide coverage connected to California.
Hikers discover possible human skull near Barney and Nye roads around 7 p.m. Sunday
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 30, 2026Open source
Former judge Bridget Robb pleads guilty to misdemeanor stalking under plea deal
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 30, 2026Open source
VOTE: Will the completion of the Arlington Avenue Bridges Project improve your commute?
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 30, 2026Open source
Becerra leads governor's race, followed by Hilton and Steyer, Berkeley IGS poll finds
Xavier Becerra is leading the California governor's race, according to a new poll by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies as Election Day nears on...
May 29, 2026Open source
UC Berkeley poll: Becerra leads, Hilton 2nd, Steyer 3rd
With just days left for California voters to cast their ballots in the primary election, a newly released poll offers a fresh glimpse into the race for the s...
May 29, 2026Open source
‘Sadness and anger': Northern California animal rescue accused of killing dogs for profit
Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County markets itself as a no-kill shelter, but Oakland Animal Services says several of its dogs never made it out alive.
May 29, 2026Open source
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in the state wrestling with who to vote for in the race's closing...
May 28, 2026Open source
Trump administration considers cutting CBP services at international airports in sanctuary cities
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a proposal to cut U.S. Customs and Border Patrol services for international flights at airports in sanctuary...
May 28, 2026Open source
Freeport Portuguese Festa kicks off National Portuguese Heritage Month in Clarksburg
One of California’s longest-running cultural traditions is returning to the Sacramento River Delta this weekend as the 133rd Annual Freeport Portuguese Fes...
May 27, 2026Open source
‘May Gray has leveled up’: Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week
Cool, drizzly weather is settling across Southern California this week, as a cold system moves in from the north.
May 27, 2026Open source
Powerball ticket worth $481,000 sold in California
A Powerball ticket worth $481,655 was sold in Sunnyvale, California.
May 27, 2026Open source
4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment More than a week a...
More than a week after a series of large wildfires broke out across Southern California and burned nearly 23,000 acres of land, firefighters are finally reac...
May 26, 2026Open source
Early-morning fire damages former Bay Area school
The Vallejo school has been closed since June 1989, according to the California Department of Education.
May 25, 2026Open source
State of emergency in California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Efforts are on to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California where tens of thousands have been ordered out of their homes. (AP Ph...
May 23, 2026Open source
Evacuation centers fill up in southern California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Evacuation centers remained open in Southern California on Saturday as authorities worked to cool an overheated chemical storage tank and keep it from explod...
May 23, 2026Open source
Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California Department of Transportation is exploring the idea of a high-speed bus system that could travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
May 21, 2026Open source
Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in race to succeed her in Congress House Speaker...
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in the race for California's 11th Congressiona...
May 19, 2026Open source
Classic ’90s rock act celebrates 30th anniversary of its best album on tour
Smashing Pumpkins tickets going on sale for concert tour show in San Jose
May 18, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Modesto
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Modesto is in Stanislaus County, California.
Region: Northern California
ZIP Codes
95350, 95351, 95352, 95353, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, 95358, 95397
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
Exclusive: Tom Steyer Warns California Leaders Fed by ‘Corporate Interests’
Tom Steyer says powerful interests are backing rivals as he makes his case in California’s crowded governor’s race.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former Southern California Mayor Pleads Guilty To Secretly Acting As Agent Of Chinese Government
Wang was allowed to remain out on a $25,000 bond until her sentencing on Oct. 6.
May 30, 2026Open source
AB Hernandez advances in California state championship as Save Girls' Sports activists rally nearby
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez advanced in three girls' jumping events at the California state track and field championships preliminary round, winning fir...
May 30, 2026Open source
Hilton says Spencer Pratt campaign reflects growing revolt against California's 'one-party rule'
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says momentum behind his campaign and Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid shows voters are sick of one-party rule...
May 30, 2026Open source
Norovirus hits California's Pacific Crest Trail, sickening hikers — and is in more wastewater: What to kn...
Dozens of hikers have symptoms of norovirus, including vomiting and diarrhea, and it's spreading elsewhere in the U.S. Why the so-called stomach flu is so co...
May 30, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill
Following in the footsteps of New York and California, Illinois state lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that seeks to increase transparency and accountabilit...
May 30, 2026Open source
Courts
After a two-day trial, a Hillsborough County jury found a California man guilty Thursday of attempting to bilk more than $50,000 from a 92-year-old Pelham wo...
May 30, 2026Open source
Hikers discover possible human skull near Barney and Nye roads around 7 p.m. Sunday
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 30, 2026Open source
Former judge Bridget Robb pleads guilty to misdemeanor stalking under plea deal
KRXI2 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silv...
May 30, 2026Open source
Coordinates
37.6746490, -121.0113030
Local Time
11:37 PM America/Los_Angeles
County
Stanislaus County
Weather near Modesto
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Modesto for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Modesto.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Modesto.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Modesto local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Modesto coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
