An illegal migrant accused of wiping out three generations of a family may have been living with the victims and fathered a child with one of them, cops have suggested. The Modesto Police Department said it believes 28-year-old Joaquin Escoto resided in the home where two women and a two-week-old baby were stabbed to death last week.

MODESTO JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 13: The King-Kennedy Memorial Center Board of Directors will celebrate the holiday with a community festival. Expect live entertainment, vendors, family activities and more. 1-5 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-568-3643.

In 1962, she became the first Black teacher at Modesto High School. She was later dean of education and workforce development at MJC. After retiring, Johnson served on the Modesto

Stanislaus County health inspectors also found dead insects in a school cafeteria.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Modesto, CA metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 25. - Diesel current price: $7.48- Week change: -$0.03 (-0.4%)- Year change: +$2.

June 1, 2026 Modesto superintendent proposes statewide educator insurance pool. Less than a week into her new role on a statewide TK

Nina Burns joined the CBS13 news team in September 2024 as the Stanislaus County Reporter. Originally from Illinois, she previously reported and anchored the 11 a.m. newscast at WQAD in the Quad Cities, where she built a reputation for digging deep and ...

Can my neighbor put their trash in my garbage can? According to the city of Modesto, using someone else’s trash container without permission can be considered illegal dumping. Under Modesto’s Municipal Code,