Stockton City Council replaces Colangelo as interim city manager; mayor says he wasn’t fired
The Stockton City Council will replace Steve Colangelo as interim city manager in August, but Mayor Christina Fugazi said he has not been dismissed or relieved of his duties. The council on Tuesday voted unanimously to reappoint Deputy City Manager Will Crew as acting city manager, effective Aug. 9. That's the same...
Tattoo studio moves to McHenry Village after nearly a decade of business in Modesto
It seems fate was at play when all things aligned for a Modesto tattoo studio owner to move into McHenry Village — beginning with his marriage. Vincent Cabrera got married in 2016 to a woman whose last name so perfectly described who he is that he took it for his own. The newly named Vincent Cabrera-Tatman (Get it,...
Stockton Dirt Track Postpones Race Due to New Well Location
This past weekend, the Stockton Dirt Track postponed its July 26 race. According to its promoter Tony Noceti, the reason for that postponement stems from the location of a new water well. Noceti said he received a letter notifying him of the issue from Daniel Castillo. Castillo serves as CEO...
Raising some Tuolumne River dams and other Tuolumne River mischief
At a glance: The Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts are advancing an audacious water grab on the Tuolumne River—one that would raise dams, build new reservoirs, and divert nearly every drop of “unclaimed” water, with profound consequences for the river and those who depend on it. The...
New police trucks for encampment cleanups raise concerns for homeless advocates
(FOX40.COM) — The city of Stockton approved a $154,000 budget to purchase two additional police pickup trucks aimed at assisting during homeless encampment cleanups and other emergency calls. However, this move is drawing criticism from community members and homeless advocacy groups who say the funds could be better...
Tracy man pleads guilty for his role in murder-for-hire scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Tracy man has admitted to his part in a murder-for-hire plot that took place in 2023, officials at the United States Department of Justice announced on Thursday. 51-year-old Shaminderjit Singh Sandhu of Tracy pleaded guilty to conspiring to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission...
‘Laugh, play, and grow closer as a community’: National Night Out events return to...
National Night Out events are back this August in Stockton. Events will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Yosemite Street Village, Banner Island Ballpark and First Baptist Church Stockton. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that "promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to...
Ceres police seek help identifying suspect after July 4th explosion injures several
Police in Ceres are seeking help identifying a suspect after an explosion damaged a vehicle and injured several occupants on July 4.
Stockton Unified starts new school year with focus on ‘whole child, whole family and...
After nine weeks of summer break, nearly 40,000 students at 55 schools in the Stockton Unified School District returned to class on Thursday. Though school was scheduled to start at 8 a.m., families began arriving at Spanos Elementary School in south Stockton as early as 7:30. "This is going to be a fantastic year....
Lodi man indicted by federal grand jury for unlawful possession of machine gun, unlawful...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury Thursday indicted 26-year-old Jashanpreet Singh of Lodi on firearms offenses, including the unlawful possession of a machine gun. The charges were announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez. Singh, the founder of the "Punjabi Devils" Motorcycle Club in Stockton,...
