Audit finds Stockton’s financial controls weak, millions in discrepancies
Auditors found widespread internal control failures in Stockton's financial operations, including accounting errors, delayed reporting and weak oversight of millions of dollars in public funds, according to a new audit report . The Santa Ana-based accounting and advisory firm The Pun Group, in a 44-page report...
San Joaquin sheriff’s office investigating claims of financial losses tied to RV dealership
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said it is "looking into the abrupt closure" of an RV dealership in Lockeford after customers raised concerns about possible financial losses.
Northern California peach growers forced to rip out orchards after Modesto cannery closure
Peach growers in Northern California have been forced to scale back production this year after Del Monte Foods announced it was closing its cannery down south in Modesto.
The Byrd Investigation: When Absence is Evidence
One of the most glaring omissions from last year’s 4Creeks investigation into Larry Byrd’s water use on the AB La Grange Ranch was any mention of the orchard on the Rairden property, where a total of seventy-two acres of almond trees are thriving and productive. The AB La Grange Ranch comprises two properties, known...
Community meeting on Miracle Mile project March 18
The City of Stockton will hold the second community meeting for the Miracle Mile Pedestrian Safety Improvements and Revitalization Project on March 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the University of the Pacific, in the Grace Covell Banquet Hall.
Payroll errors cost Stockton nearly $1M in penalties since 2023
Stockton has paid more than $900,000 in penalties since 2023 after failing to make timely payroll tax payments and submit required reports, city officials said. City officials said the problems began in January 2023 when Stockton transitioned from its former HTE payroll system to the Tyler MUNIS ERP system. The...
Pre-Dawn SUV Crash On Dark Turlock Back Road Kills Local Man
A 52-year-old Turlock man was hit and killed today on a lonely stretch of Washington Road near Ehrlich Road, southwest of the city. Emergency crews responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene while investigators shut down the area to piece together what happened. The collision was reported...
Six people hospitalized due to house fire in east Stockton
Six people are hospitalized after a house fire on Bishop Street in east Stockton, according to the Stockton Fire Department. The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to the CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) logs from the Stockton Fire Department. “Stockton firefighters are currently facing two first...
Couldn’t get tickets before? Big-name comedian is returning for Modesto show
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. Top-tier comedian Brian Regan returns to the Gallo Center for the Arts. The State Theatre premieres the winners of Modesto’s 48 Hour Film Competition, while the annual...
Stockton Mass Shooting: Mayor Surprised By Lack Of Tips After 100 Days
Mayor Christina Fugazi expresses shock that nobody’s come forward with information 100 days after a deadly birthday party. One hundred days after gunmen opened fire at a Stockton birthday party, the community’s still waiting for justice while the mayor’s left scratching her head. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi...
