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Love was quite literally in the air ahead of Valentine’s Day as the 4 Heaven’s Sake barbershop quartet delivered roses, cards and sweet songs across San Joaquin County communities. Members of the quartet, John Hunt, Chuck Thurman, Willis Nitschke and Dave Harmon, sang love songs at the Lodi Commons Senior Living...

When Josh Row rescued a tiny Flemish Giant rabbit from a meat farm in Modesto, California, he never imagined the bunny would become a local celebrity. Now known as Alex the Great, this 28-pound rabbit has captured hearts across San Francisco, delighting fans as he cruises around in his custom Mercedes and brings...

TURLOCK, Calif — Ten people suffered injuries after a three-vehicle crash on Valentine’s Day in Turlock that left a road and train tracks blocked, authorities said. Crews provided medical care to 10 patients after the collision around 10:50 a.m. Saturday at North Golden State Boulevard and West Monte Vista Avenue,...

(FOX40.COM) — Five people were hospitalized on Valentine’s Day after a three-vehicle crash that blocked train tracks in Turlock, according to the Turlock Fire Department. TFD said crews responded to a crash around 10:51 a.m. on Golden State and Monte Vista. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Crews arrived...

The San Joaquin Engineers Council (SJEC) is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a local leader who is transforming the future of STEM in San Joaquin County. This year’s 2026 Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Rosemary Cureton, Director of the MESA Program at the University of the Pacific, during the...

TURLOCK, Calif. – Dominican softball split its games on Friday with a 2-1 loss to No. 5 Cal State East Bay and a 2-1 win over Saint Martin's at Warrior Softball Field. Taylor Rodriguez led the Penguins from the plate and the circle as she went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI, while allowing two earned...

You’ll find La Grange—not “Louisiana Grange”—along California’s Tuolumne River, a gold rush settlement that served as Stanislaus County seat from 1856-1862. Eli Dye arrived in 1852 after catastrophic floods forced relocation, and the town thrived with 215 merchants, miners, and professionals by 1856. Hydraulic mining...

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A heartbroken family has been given a small bit of closure after the body of 21-year-old mother Lupita Zúñiga Ontiveros was found following a dune buggy crash that threw her and three others into the water. “We still don’t know why my niece was the only one who didn’t get out,” her uncle, Cesar Ontiveros, […]

Whether you’re planning a date night, a Galentine’s hangout or a family-friendly outing, Stockton and the surrounding area offer a variety of events this Valentine’s week. From bingo and dancing to wine tasting and live music, here are some top events happening Feb. 13 to 15:. Read...