After his Republican opponent Kevin Lincoln declined multiple debate invitations, Rep. Adam Gray sat for an interview with The Modesto Focus.

The planned expansion of Highway 132 in west Modesto has residents and activists worried about continued barium contamination.

Modesto Focus accountability reporter Garth Stapley's newsletter focusing on Valley politics and the 2026 election.

Modesto celebrated its music and entertainment scene at the annual MAMA Awards. See the full list of 2026 winners.

Modesto Focus reporter Garth Stapley offers insights on the new LDS Modesto Temple, which is offering rate public tours ...

Turlock mayoral candidates Turlock mayoral candidates Amy Bublak, Jim Reape and Kelley Coelho participated in a debate by The ...

A group of Modesto-area women has created handmade artwork for Día de los Muertos altars across the Central Valley for 25 ...

StanRTA is reducing its bus servicves by 15% to address a $3 million budget shortfall due largely to federal transportation funding cuts.

Rep. Adam Gray, a Democrat from Merced, won the closest House race in 2024 by just 187 votes. Now the GOP, which is hungry for a win in California, is spending millions to try and oust him.

California drivers are paying more than $6 for regular gasoline, putting a pressure on household budgets and giving some ...