‘Amazing eats.’ Stockton Restaurant Week kicks off with feast of cuisines
Stockton Restaurant Week returned on Friday for its 16th year. The 10-day dining experience kicked off on Friday, Jan. 16 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 25, highlighting Stockton's "diverse and growing culinary scene." There will be more than 30 restaurants participating this year. The dining event invites community...
Stockton man sentenced for running meth lab from his bedroom
(FOX40.COM) — A man from Stockton was sentenced to 5 years in prison after a SWAT team discovered a methamphetamine conversion lab inside his bedroom. Video Above: Elk Grove Police arrest three for grand theft, possession of meth, among other charges The San Joaquin County District Attorney, Ron Freitas, announced on...
As ICE fears grow, Stan State holds steady
The shootings of citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis has people on edge, including here in the Central Valley. The Signal staff reached out to people posting on social media about local ICE sightings, prompting us to provide our readers with information and an update. On...
Stockton City Attorney Lori Asuncion Steps Down After 18 Years of Service
Stockton City Attorney Lori Asuncion made a public announcement of her resignation on Tuesday, after nearly two decades of service to the city. Asuncion has been a fixture in Stockton's legal landscape, having held the position of city attorney since her appointment in September 2022 and, before that, serving as the...
CA County Expands Ambulance Services in Joint Agency Agreement
Lodi News-Sentinel, Calif. Jan. 14—The CENCAL Fire and EMS Authority Board of Directors has approved a contract with San Joaquin County to provide emergency ambulance response and transport within the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Mountain House and Tracy, as well as surrounding unincorporated communities. Pending final...
Modesto’s zero-homicide year stands out – but experts urge caution
Modesto recorded zero homicides in 2025, marking the city’s first year without a killing in at least four decades, according to Modesto police. It’s a milestone that comes as violent crime declines across much of the country. While city officials say the outcome is worth noting, both police and outside experts...
Bottomless woman arrested after stealing semi truck with driver unloading in the back
A bottomless woman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after she stole a semi truck as the driver unloaded cargo in the back. The incident happened in the 100 block of Northwoods Avenue in Manteca, California on January 14th. According to Fox 40, a truck driver was unloading his trailer for a delivery to a nearby...
Wild ‘N Out investigators absolve Vice Mayor Jason Lee of wrongdoing — mostly
Months of investigation into Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee’s role in a live performance of the TV show Wild ‘N Out concluded at City Council on Tuesday, with investigators finding Lee hadn’t made money from the event — but that his participation in votes on whether to investigate himself fell in a legal gray zone.
Firefighter suffers minor burns in Tracy house fire
(FOX40.COM) — A firefighter suffered minor injuries in a Tracy house fire early Thursday morning. A home on Midway Road in Tracy was heavily involved in flames when fire crews responded around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority. Fire officials said after an aggressive attack,...
Caltrans to Begin SR-4 Old River Bridge Maintenance Project
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Caltrans will soon begin a bridge maintenance and preservation project that will make necessary upgrades and repairs of the Old River Bridge on State Route 4 (SR-4), located at the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line, east of Discovery Bay. This project is required to install...
