New bill targets a ‘roadblock’ for college students with disabilities — and it’s led...
SACRAMENTO — Like many other students with disabilities, school, Madellyn Hill said she remembers, was never easy. Since grade school, she struggled but kept going. And after years of what she calls resilience, the Stockton paraeducator is set to graduate with her associate degree this June from Foothill College.
Tree Stockton Invites Community to Help Transform Louis Park on National Hug a Tree...
Stockton residents are invited to roll up their sleeves, plant trees, create art, and help beautify one of the city’s public spaces during a special community event at Louis Park next month. Tree Stockton is hosting “Show Up for Louis Park,” a Clean California transformational event set for Saturday,...
Stockton police name first Latina deputy chief in agency history
Anabel Morris, a 26-year veteran of the department, said the milestone represents both personal achievement and broader opportunity for the community.
Person pushing shopping cart on Interstate 5 killed by hit-and-run driver
A person pushing a shopping cart in the darkened lanes of Interstate 5 was struck and killed early Thursday near French Camp Road by a hit-and-run driver, the California Highway Patrol reported. The pedestrian “sustained obvious signs of fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased” following the 4:35 a.m. collision in...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-5 north of French Camp Road, CHP says
FRENCH CAMP, Calif. — A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run crash on I-5 northbound north of French Camp Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP Stockton officers responded at around 4:35 a.m. on Thursday, after reports of a pedestrian down in the roadway. When...
🎁 Free Floral Gifts and Home Finds Near Holt
Looking to brighten up your home or surprise someone special? There are some lovely free floral arrangements available near Holt right now. These everlasting bouquets are perfect for any occasion and won’t wilt over time.
Council backs $5M housing loans despite advice
A long City Council meeting this week ended with a series of decisions that could shape housing projects across the city. Councilmembers voted to lend roughly $5 million to developers for affordable housing, including two projects that city staff did not recommend funding. Aaron Leathley reports the narrow vote followed a contentious discussion about how to prioritize limited resources and which projects should move...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-5 Near French Camp Exit Before Dawn
Early Thursday, a person was struck and killed on northbound Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County near the French Camp Road offramp, turning the pre-dawn commute into a grim emergency scene. The crash prompted lane closures while first responders worked along the busy corridor. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who died, and drivers faced delays until the highway...
New Walmart Supercenter planned for Manteca’s Atherton and Main
MANTECA, Calif. — A major retail change is coming to Manteca. Mayor Gary Singh said a new Walmart Supercenter is planned for the corner of Atherton Drive and Main Street. The project includes space for 11 additional businesses, which could bring more restaurants, shops, and entertainment to South Manteca.
Turlock Police Department denies it tipped off ICE, which would violate state law
In a statement released Tuesday, the Turlock Police Department denied it notified Immigration and Customs Enforcement of an encounter officers had with Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez days before he was shot by ICE. Mendoza Hernandez’s family and his attorney allege ICE may have been tipped off by TPD after what they described was a tense encounter with one of its officers during a traffic...
