Josie Heart

3 weeks ago | fox40.com | Josie Heart

(FOX40.COM) — On its ninth day, the murder trial of Daniel Serafini is uncovering deep-rooted tensions and long-standing disputes within his family. The prosecution says dysfunction, accusations, and financial strife all culminated in the 2021 fatal shooting of his father-in-law, Robert Spohr, and the critical injury of his mother-in-law, Wendy Wood.

4 weeks ago | fox40.com | Josie Heart

(FOX40.COM) — A Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy made his first court appearance Thursday, facing multiple felony charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct while on duty in the Hughson area. Israel Morales, 30, is accused of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault. His arrest follows a months-long investigation by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

4 weeks ago | fox40.com | Josie Heart

(FOX40.COM) — A historic moment took place in Stockton on Wednesday, as 15 women celebrated their graduation from the San Joaquin Building and Trades Council’s first-ever all-women’s construction and trades apprenticeship readiness program. The graduates were cheered on by friends and family as they walked across the stage to accept their certificates representing new opportunities and career advancement. “I’m feeling awesome,” said graduate Lea Houghtaling. “I’m really proud of myself.

1 month ago | fox40.com | Josie Heart

by: Josie Heart Posted: May 24, 2025 / 06:00 PM PDT Updated: May 24, 2025 / 06:00 PM PDT (FOX40.COM) — The first week of testimony in the Daniel Serafini murder trial wrapped up with a significant moment as Serafini’s older brother took the stand in a Placer County courtroom.

1 month ago | fox40.com | Josie Heart

(FOX40.COM) — Paul Samsin, known on the streets and online as “Bouncebacc Sammy”, earned his nickname after surviving more than a decade of being homeless. “They be like, ‘Dang, you bounced back,'” he recalls. “I did it so many times, I just took on the name Bouncebacc Sammy.”He was born in Modesto, but he journeyed through homelessness from the Bay Area to LA’s skid row, and all across the Central Valley. One day, his path toward stability began with something as simple as a haircut.