Calif. vice mayor accused of giving $50K to ‘Wild ‘N Out.’ Now he’s suing.
The vice mayor of Stockton and former reality TV star is seeking $25,000 in damages.
San Joaquin County breaks ground on $261.8M behavioral health campus
(FOX40.com) — Local and state leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for the SJ BeWell Campus on Wednesday morning.Video above: Families flock to Lodi Lake to beat the heat on Labor Day “The services that are going to be on this campus are really to treat individuals with a mental health and/or substance abuse...
Two dead, four injured in ‘major gun battle’ in East Oakland, police union says
The shooting happened at the Cash 4 Gold store on International Blvd., the Oakland police union said.
San Mateo 1989 cold case rape, attempted murder case ends with no contest plea
A man accused in a 1989 cold case involving the rape and stabbing of a woman in her San Mateo home pleaded no contest to the charges and now faces life in prison, authorities said.
A Homeowner’s Guide to the HVAC Installation Process in Modesto, CA
Deciding to install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the most important investments you will make in your Modesto, CA home. A new system promises years of reliable comfort, improved energy efficiency, and a healthier indoor environment. While the benefits are clear, the actual...
Bret Harte Union High School District Eyes Future Bond Measure
Angels Camp, CA — Citing the challenges of maintaining a vast school campus and its related infrastructure, the Bret Harte Union High School District is exploring a bond measure in the coming years. It is the focus of a new myMotherLode.com blog authored by Scott Nanik, the superintendent of...
Stockton apartments for rent saw price increases since last August
Renters in Stockton saw apartment listing prices increase 4% from last year's median of $1,595, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,666 in August. Median listing prices in Stockton are trending slightly downwards from last month's $1,700 price. The...
Stockton: Man Convicted In Brutal Home Invasion Fatal Stabbing, Other Crimes
A man who brutally stabbed someone to death in Stockton in 2021 has been convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said. On Sept. 24, 2021, James Victor Ortega, 36, assaulted a man in Stockton near El Dorado Street and Harding Way before...
Mike Fitzgerald: Cost overruns for New City hall show a need for change
In 2022, I wrote that cost overruns on Stockton’s new City Hall were “entering boondoggle territory.” Three years down the road, the potential waste of money has grown worse. It’s not just the ever-increasing price tag — the renovation and relocation project has soared to closer to...
Suspect in Manteca shootings arrested after firing at police during chase
A 26-year-old man suspected in a string of shootings was arrested Tuesday after firing gunshots at Manteca officers during a high-speed chase and crashing his car, police said.
