Missing California mother and 8-month-old daughter found dead in canal, family says
Family says the bodies of a Sacramento County woman and her infant daughter have been found in their vehicle in a canal near Oakdale.
Well-Paid Maids Hits Bay Area, Luring Workers and Customers With Living-Wage Model
Well-Paid Maids, a living-wage cleaning company based in Washington DC, recently expanded to the Bay Area, luring job applicants from as far and wide as Modesto and Stockton due to its impressive starting wage of $27 per hour, plus full benefits. As reported by New York blog Westside Rag, Well-Paid...
Stanislaus State named to Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List for 20th year
Stanislaus State University earned a spot on The Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges for 2026 list . The institution is one of two California State University campuses, alongside San Diego State University, to make the list. The ranking methodology is based on an 89-question student survey having respondents rank...
San Joaquin County Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for His Role in...
August 17, 2025 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Jagninder Singh Boparai, 49, of Manteca, was sentenced on Thursday. by U.S. District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta to nine years in prison for conspiring to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Image by...
Several livestock dead after fire engulfs outbuildings near Tracy
TRACY, California (KCRA) — Several livestock are dead after a four-alarm vegetation fire spread to several outbuildings near Tracy on Thursday night, according to the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority. One home was also damaged in the blaze. Just before 10 p.m., officials said the fire was contained,...
Olympian Alex Obert Returns to Pacific as General Manager
Olympian Alex Obert Returns to Pacific as General Manager. American Olympian Alex Obert will return to his alma mater Pacific as the men’s water polo team’s general manager. Pacific is the first program to establish a general manager for their water polo team. The new position is becoming...
Lodi wine community divided over proposed winery tax
LODI, Calif. — Weighing down vines across San Joaquin County, grapes are nearly ready for harvest—and ripening alongside them is a debate over a new tax. Stuart Spencer, director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, says the proposal to form a "winery business improvement district" would add a 1.5% assessment on sales...
Huapango Banda Fest: Where the boots get dirty and the music gets loud
The sound of trumpets, trombones, and rapid guitar strums will fill the air on Sunday as the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds transform into a day-long showcase of Mexican music and culture. Huapango Banda Fest is set to bring together people from Stockton and neighboring communities, combining live bands, high-energy...
23-year-old Stockton woman fights back and prevents robbery, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A 23-year-old woman sustained minor injuries after she fought off a man who attempted to rob her, according to the Stockton Police Department. • Video Above: How to report a public safety threat Shortly after midnight, SPD responded to the 1800 Block of North Wilson Way in the Civic District for an...
Manteca Man with Felony Record Sentenced to 12 Years for Ammunition Possession
A Manteca man with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found in possession of ammunition, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Mario Gonzalez, 43, received his sentence on Tuesday from U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb following his charge as a...
