Stockton city manager investigates $50,000 payment tied to “Wild ‘n Out” event
The city manager says it has recently come to light that $50,000 from the city's risk mitigation fund was used in connection with the Wild 'n Out event without his knowledge or approval.
A Historic Investment in Local Water Security
GOODWIN DAM — With hard hats, shovels, and a bold vision for the next century, South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) and Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) officially kicked off the Canyon Tunnel Project on August 4, 2025. The 12,000-foot water tunnel promises to revolutionize how water moves through the...
He Thought His ‘WILL RUN’ Plate Was Funny Until The Cops Waited At His...
An eye in the sky was all police needed to limit danger to public safety
This Homey Restaurant In California Has Mouth-Watering Milkshakes Famous Throughout The US
There’s a moment of pure bliss that happens when you take that first sip of a perfectly crafted milkshake. The kind that’s so thick your cheeks hurt from the suction power needed to pull it through the straw. That transcendent dairy experience awaits at Gillman’s Classic Drive-In.
City of Stockton works to stabilize payroll systems
Stockton city officials are ramping up efforts to stabilize payroll operations and improve internal controls after a series of delays, system errors, and missed tax deadlines. In a detailed update presented at the recent Stockton City Council Audit Committee meeting, Deputy Human Resources Director Maya Reft said...
Mershops Acquires Weberstown Mall in Stockton, California, for $50.8 Million
Stockton, Calif. — Family-owned real estate platform Mershops has acquired Weberstown Mall, an 800,000-square-foot regional shopping center located in Stockton, for $50.8 million. Originally opened in 1966, the center is anchored by JCPenney, Dillard’s and Barnes & Noble. Other tenants include Old Navy, Five Below,...
Modesto chooses downtown area as future site of pro soccer stadium
The city has been deep in negotiations with the United Soccer League, working to bring both men's and women's teams to town.
Driver crashes off I-5 into California Aqueduct near Patterson, dies
A driver who died after crashing off the freeway into the California Aqueduct has been recovered, authorities say.
Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick Open at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca,...
August 05, 2025 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES – Pretzelmaker and sister brand, Hot Dog on a Stick, today announced the opening of its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, CA. This location marks the fourth Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick to open within a Great Wolf Lodge resort.
California Defense Firm and Investor Settle Cybersecurity Violations for $1.75 Million
Two California-based firms—Aero Turbine Inc., a defense contractor in Stockton, and Gallant Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm in Los Angeles—have agreed to pay a combined $1.75 million to settle allegations of cybersecurity noncompliance tied to a U.S. Air Force contract. The settlement, announced by the...
