Vice Mayor Jason Lee Donates $5,000 to Help Feed Sierra Vista Families This Thanksgiving
A Stockton neighborhood with a long history of resilience is getting a special boost this Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Jason Lee will join the Sierra Vista Resident Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for their beloved Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway — and he’s bringing a meaningful gift with him. To...
Manteca public works seeks cause of flooding in Yosemite Greens neighborhood
A Manteca neighborhood is sounding the alarm after streets in the Yosemite Greens neighborhood suddenly began flooding over the weekend.
Gustine man, 43, killed in Highway 101 motorcycle crash in San Jose
Gustine, CA (November 17, 2025) — On Monday, November 11, a 43-year-old man from Gustine in Merced County was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said the collision was reported at about 8:46 p.m. on...
Lewd-act charge against James Hooker reinstated by Stanislaus district attorney
The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office on Monday reinstated a felony lewd-act charge against former Enochs High School teacher James Hooker. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Jeff Mangar accepted a so-called first amended complaint bringing back Count 1, accusing Hooker of committing lewd acts with...
Comedian Jo Koy to film his latest Netflix special over two-night stay in Stockton
Stockton fans of Jo Koy have the chance to become part of the comedian's history next year.
4 suspects tied to alleged Colombian theft ring arraigned in Northern California jewelry heists
Four people suspected of carrying out a series of jewelry store burglaries in Sacramento and Lodi as part of an alleged Colombian theft ring have been formally arraigned on felony charges, officials say.
Semi-truck driver killed in rollover crash along Hwy 58: CHP
A 21-year-old semi-truck driver died after a rollover crash along Highway 58 east of Keene on Saturday afternoon.
Managing Sustainability at Pacific: Bon Appétit
Students who work hard at University of the Pacific will form an appetite. Fortunately, Pacific has several dining options that vary and do not stick to an individual preference. Fortunately, and thanks to the Bon Appétit catering company, Pacific has several dining options that are also sustainable. One that is...
Stuff the Bus Food Drive Coming to Los Banos on Nov. 22
Los Banos, CA (November 16, 2025) — A countywide effort to support families facing food insecurity is heading into its final stretch this week as the annual Stuff the Bus holiday food drive makes stops across Merced County, including Gustine, Dos Palos, and Los Banos. The campaign, organized by The Bus, the Merced...
Very dense olive orchards thrive on less fertilizer
Rows of tightly packed olive trees stretch across California’s Central Valley. These super-high-density orchards, where trees are planted close together for faster, mechanized harvesting, can grow strong with less fertilizer than expected, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The study,...
