Police crack down on Stockton smoke shops, seize more than $55,000 in flavored tobacco
The crackdown on Stockton’s smoke shops has begun. During recent inspections aimed at enforcing state and local tobacco control laws, the Police Department’s Special Investigations Section teamed up with California tax agents to visit smoke shops in the city and write citations when they found violations. Authorities...
Morgan Freeman to bring ‘Symphonic Blues Experience’ to the Bay Area
“Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience” heads to several Northern California venues beginning with an evening at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
Former California golf pro accused of embezzlement from country club
STOCKTON, California — A significant embezzlement case involving nearly $150,000 at a local golf club has resulted in the arrest of a former employee, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Stockton hired an interim city manager. He hired another city manager for $11K a...
When Stockton hired a new interim city manager with no experience in civic operations, city councilmembers assured the public their new pick was qualified to take on the role. Just a few days later, and without council approval, he hired an $11,000-a-month consultant to help him do his job, according to public...
USDA to purchase $3M of dried cherries amid poor San Joaquin County harvest
Fewer cherries, lower production and more financial struggle. That's what farmers are experiencing in the San Joaquin County, with a 43% drop in harvest predicted this year due to weather whiplash.
Traffic Update….Fatal Collision near Hwy 4 & Dunton Road
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Collision near Hwy 4 & Dunton Road. This is just west of the Calaveras County Line. Incident: 0089 Type: Fatality Location: SR4 / Dunton Rd Loc Desc: WB JWO CL Lat/Lon: 37.937356 -120.806547. Detail Information. 12:38 PM 10 [47] 1039 1185 ETA 7. 12:36 PM...
Local VFW Post honors veterans with Memorial Day event at Civic Auditorium
Americans marked Memorial Day with parades, backyard gatherings, and quiet moments at cemeteries. But for those who have lost someone in uniform, the day carries a weight that never fully lifts. Veterans who paid the ultimate price were honored on Monday afternoon as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Luneta Post...
One saved by chance encounter during Stanislaus water rescues, authorities report
Regional fire departments urge residents to take them up on free life jackets.
2 men killed in Memorial Day shooting in central Stockton
Homicide detectives are investigating after two men were shot and killed on Memorial Day in central Stockton, police said Monday evening.
One person dead in rollover crash in Oakdale
(FOX40.COM) — A 28-year-old man from Sonora is dead after a rollover crash in Oakdale Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash CHP said officers received a call of a crash around 10:40 a.m. on Highway 4, east of Finton Road. Investigators discovered...