Ceres traffic operation issues 133 citations in four hours
A countywide traffic enforcement operation resulted in 133 citations and four vehicle tows during a four-hour effort Tuesday morning, according to the Ceres Police Department. The Ceres department hosted the Stanislaus Countywide Integrated Traffic Enforcement (CITE) team, a multi-agency effort focused on reducing...
Delta College confident in repairs after heating system failure
STOCKTON, Calif. — San Joaquin Delta College reopened its Stockton campus Tuesday after heating system problems forced the school to shut down most in person classees and operations for several days. The closure began Feb. 18 and lasted until Tuesday. The college also experienced another heating-related shutdown in...
Epic hosts Lunar New Year celebration
EPIC hosted its third annual Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 12 featuring student activities, performances and food. The event included activities for students to create their own variety of ornaments that were representative of the Lunar New Year. The ornament designs were trees and lanterns. After the students...
Convicted murderer apprehended after escape from federal custody in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes, has been apprehended after failing to return to a federal halfway house in Salt Lake City last month. Frank Gene Powell, 57, has been booked into the San Joaquin County...
Three months, no arrests. Deadly Stockton birthday party mass shooting unsolved
Three months after gunfire erupted at a toddler’s birthday party in Stockton, killing four people and wounding 13 in one of the region’s deadliest mass shootings in years, no suspects are in custody and no criminal case has been filed, authorities said Friday. The Nov. 29 mass shooting at the Monkey Space venue on...
Man found guilty of dumping 200 gallons of waste in Stockton waterway
A San Joaquin County jury convicted a Stockton man of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for dumping hundreds of gallons of used oil into the Smith Canal in September 2024, prosecutors said. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced Thursday that David Sump , 52, was found guilty following a...
Commercial vehicle inspection in Nebraska uncovers 242 pounds of cocaine, open container, fake license...
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested and charged a California-based truck driver after discovering hundreds of pounds of cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on I-80. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a NSP Carrier Enforcement trooper conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on a semi truck at mile marker...
Murder case suspended in woman’s slaying outside Stockton church
Criminal proceedings were suspended Thursday during the arraignment of a man accused of killing a woman in December who was found outside a Stockton church. Luis Zavalza, 47, who was already in custody for a separate crime, appeared in a Stockton courtroom to hear the charges against him. Zavalza is charged with the...
Manteca seeks artists for utility box art program
The City of Manteca is inviting local artists to join the Utility Box Art Program, which transforms everyday utility boxes into colorful public art. Artists are encouraged to create designs that reflect Manteca’s history, culture, legacy, or architecture. Selected participants will receive a stipend for their work.
Looking to host an event in Turlock? Up to $3K in funding available
Want to organize an event in Turlock? The city is offering a grant for local organizations looking to host events that bring the community together and highlight the city. Established in 2015 and with an initial allocation of $45,000, the Community Events and Activities Grant Program has expanded due to its success....
