Gabriel Porras

2 weeks ago | abc10.com | Gabriel Porras

The shooting happened near the intersection of California and Third streets, just a few blocks from the victim’s own home, according to family members and neighbors. The vendor, who family members identified as Ignacio Garcia, was reportedly finishing up for the night with his wife when he was confronted by two suspects. The victim's teenage son said Saturday that the family has only owned the vending business for about a year and that they are devastated by the sudden loss.

3 weeks ago | abc10.com | Gabriel Porras

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Just weeks before approving a city budget that is expected to include major cuts and layoffs, Sacramento city leaders are set to receive pay raises. The mayor’s salary will increase by 12%, while city council members will receive an 8% raise. The changes take effect June 14, days after the City Council is expected to vote on the 2025 fiscal year budget, which includes a projected $44.1 million shortfall.

3 weeks ago | abc10.com | Gabriel Porras

NEWMAN, Calif. — Families in Newman are packing up belongings and preparing to move their elderly loved ones out of Golden Age Living, an assisted living facility at the center of confusion and concern following the death of its owner. The assisted living home, located in Stanislaus County with facilities in both Newman and Turlock, is licensed under Kelsy Ramos, a woman who went missing out of Turlock and was found dead in Selma last week.

3 weeks ago | abc10.com | Gabriel Porras

OAKDALE, Calif. — With electricity rates climbing and frustration mounting, Oakdale city leaders are exploring a major shift: leaving Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and joining the Modesto Irrigation District (MID). The city council voted unanimously on May 5 to begin a study on whether Oakdale could transition its power service to MID, which already serves a small portion of the city.

3 weeks ago | wqad.com | Gabriel Porras

Economy Some vendors are charging $20 or more per bouquet. Author: Gabriel Porras, Staff (ABC10) Published: 8:11 PM CDT May 10, 2025 Updated: 4:47 AM CDT May 12, 2025 STOCKTON, Calif. — The price of a Mother’s Day bouquet may feel steeper this year, and flower vendors say there’s a reason for that. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. imports more than $250 million worth of cut flowers for Mother’s Day.