California lawmakers’ ‘Golden State Commitment’ aims to bolster wildfire readiness
SACRAMENTO, Calif — The TCU September Lightning Complex Fire continues to blaze through Calaveras, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Tuolumne counties, reminding Californians once again of the devastation wildfires can cause. With recovery efforts already underway for the fires, help could soon be on the way for future...
‘We deserve the best’: Stockton councilmembers call for transparency in city leadership and budget...
Two Stockton city councilmembers issued pointed criticisms of city leadership this week, calling for higher standards in the selection of a new city manager and shedding light on troubling budget practices and staffing shortfalls. During a public town hall held Wednesday at San Joaquin Delta College, Vice Mayor Jason...
‘It’s just leveled’: Gold Rush community Chinese Camp in ruin after wildfire
The 6-5 Fire has devastated the historic Chinese Camp community, destroying buildings dating back to the 1850s, with the exception of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, leaving residents without insurance and in need of shelter.
Lopez brothers convicted in Stockton murder case
(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that the Lopez Brothers were convicted of murder and attempted murder from a shooting on Dec. 17, 2023 in Stockton. Video Above: California bill targeting gun manufacturers passes State Assembly Cesar Lopez was under a domestic...
‘Bigger, Better, Greeker!’: St. Basil Greek Food Festival returns for 66th year on Friday
Stockton's St. Basil Greek Food Festival returns once again for its decades-long tradition and celebration of Greek culture. The three-day festival will be held Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7 at the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane. The festival returns "Bigger. Better, Greeker!" a St....
Food, music and tradition return with Stockton’s Greek Festival
The scent of lamb, honey and fresh bread will again mark the end of summer in north Stockton as St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church will open its 66th annual Greek Food Festival on Friday, Sept. 5. First staged in 1960 at the Civic Auditorium, the festival rotated through Delta...
Containment Grows on Wildfires That Forced Evacuations, Destroyed Buildings
Firefighters are slowly gaining on several wildfires burning in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada area, forcing evacuations and destroying buildings in a historic mining town. The TCU September Lightning Complex fires, which were started by numerous lightning strikes that hit California this week, cover four...
City, county officials to discuss first year in office at Delta College town halls
The San Joaquin County Civic Alliance will live up to its name by hosting town halls in consecutive weeks featuring newly elected officials answering questions from moderators and local residents. The first event will take place Thursday, Sept. 4, when Stockton Vice Mayor and District 6 Councilmember Jason Lee and...
Ousted City Manager Kurt Wilson gets $2.3 million in lawsuit against Stockton
A judge has ordered the city of Stockton to pay nearly $2.3 million to former City Manager Kurt Wilson after a jury trial into his lawsuit alleging breach of contract and violations of California’s open-meetings law. The City Council ousted Wilson by a 6-0 vote in July 2019, saying...
Stockton leaders address concerns from public amid ongoing leadership challenges
The City of Stockton is facing ongoing controversy and leadership challenges, and this week, two city councilmembers met with the public to address those concerns head-on.
