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.
Provost Ogle shuts down budgeting rumors over new campus during Academic Senate
At today’s Academic Senate, both old and new items were brought to the floor, which included AI generated work, the budget cuts and more about the potential new Tracy campus. After Speaker Arya Alami opened the meeting, members of the Academic Senate delivered brief announcements before transitioning into committee...
Napa County van driver charged with murdering 6 passengers
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — Prosecutors charged a man with murdering six passengers who were riding in his van when the van crashed into a tree along Pope Valley Road in Napa County. The Toyota Sienna minivan driver was identified by prosecutors as Norberto Celerino, 53, of Stockton. California Highway Patrol...
Behind the Scenes of a Choir Student – Mae Olsen
Being part of choir means more than just singing—it’s also about building connections with others and discovering your full potential. Take Mae Olsen, for example. She is a sophomore at Hughson High School, now in her second year of choir, and she manages to maintain a 4.0 GPA. When asked how she balances a 4.0 GPA,...
Annual OLM Festa brings economic boost to Westside
Gustine’s Our Lady of Miracles Celebration has been more than a festive gathering — it’s a living thread of heritage, pride, and community spirit. Each year, as parades roll through town and music fills the air, another story quietly unfolds: the economic boost the Festa brings to local businesses.