📢 Share your input on Canepa’s Car Wash cleanup by May 1, 2026
The Central Valley Water Board is asking for public comments on closing a cleanup case at Canepa’s Car Wash Pacific, 6230 Pacific Avenue, Stockton. The site used to be a gas station, and a fuel leak was found back in 1993. Over 1,900 gallons of gasoline were removed from the soil and groundwater between 1994 and...
Critical repairs prompt closure of Basso and Old La Grange bridges
(FOX40.COM) The Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Department announced the closure of the Basso and Old La Grange pedestrian bridges on Tuesday. Officials closed the structures to the public to perform what they described as “critical repairs.” The decision to close the bridges followed recent inspections that...
Men’s Golf end DII Invite in Stockton
Stockton, CA. – The Western New Mexico University men's golf team finished up the final round of the Men's DII Visit Stockton Invite at the Reserve at Spanos Park and ended in 21st of 21 teams. The Mustangs had a final round of 304 for a two round total of 325-304 (+53).
Man charged for December Stockton homicide after months-long investigation
(FOX40.COM) — A 47-year-old man has been charged with homicide in connection with the killing of a woman found unresponsive in central Stockton in 2025. According to the Stockton Police Department, officers responded about 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 12, to the area of Suter and Lindsay Streets after receiving a report of a...
Farmington Firehouse Turmoil Spurs Chief Hunt Across 100 Square Miles
Out in the farm fields and two-lane stretches of eastern San Joaquin County, Farmington Fire Protection District is trying to steady the ship at exactly the moment it can least afford wobbly leadership. After a run of departures, the rural district is in the market for a permanent fire chief, and locals are watching...
Manteca officials take action on fire-damaged property on South Willow Street
Demolition is underway at South Willow Street in Manteca after a fire occurred at the site in October 2025. The Manteca Police Department began the cleanup process after receiving inquiries from community members regarding the length of time taken to address the damaged properties. The fire broke out on Oct....
“Toxic” culture alleged as longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down in San Joaquin County
Barry Hickerson has more than 40 years of experience as a paramedic and has worked for 12 years for Farmington Fire in San Joaquin County. That is, until a few weeks ago, when he tendered his resignation after several others did the same.
Stockton man sentenced to life for killing ex-girlfriend and her two sons in arson
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton man who pleaded guilty to killing his former girlfriend and her two young sons in a house fire will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced Jose Carmen Cardona was sentenced to life...
Larry Byrd’s Missing Meter and the Return of the Tall Cowboy
Todd Sill recognized the new meter on Larry Byrd’s 200 horsepower diesel pump the first time he saw the photograph. The meter was shown in an image attached to the 4Creeks investigation into Byrd’s irrigation practices on the AB La Grange Ranch, which is just west of the historic community of La Grange, nestled in...
This Massive California Thrift Store Is Packed With Deals You Won’t Believe
You can hear it the second you walk in. Hangers sliding across metal racks. A cart rolling past stacked shelves. Someone a few aisles over saying, “Wait, look at this.”. Thrift shopping in Stockton has a rhythm, and Superior Thrift Store sits right at the center of it. The...
