Nearly 20 years after disputed firing, Stockton may appoint Johnny Ford as city manager
After months of turmoil, Stockton City Council will deliberate the appointment of a new city manager candidate next week — and he’s no stranger to Stockton. Council is set to vote Tuesday on appointing former Stockton Deputy City Manager Johnny R. Ford as the city’s next chief executive, according to the meeting’s...
Stockton’s police officers union threatens to take contract fight away from city
The union representing Stockton police officers and sergeants has an ace in the hole in its drive to finally get a new contract — and it just told the city it’s prepared to play it. It’s Measure N, passed by voters a year ago, amended the city charter...
Things to do in Stockton: Nov. 14-16
From classic musical theater to experimental art and a lakeside fishing derby, this weekend’s events across Lodi and Stockton highlight the diversity of community celebrations in San Joaquin County. Whether you’re in the mood to support local dance, take the kids to meet Santa or celebrate culture through food and...
Stockton council refers misconduct claims to prosecutors as vice mayor calls for state audit
Less than 12 hours after one of the most controversial Stockton council meetings of the year, Vice Mayor Jason Lee on Thursday formally requested a state audit of Stockton’s finances, escalating a conflict that began the night before, when the City Council unanimously voted to forward concerns over the potential...
Manteca Coffee Shop Introduces Special Holiday Menu
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. A coffee shop in Manteca has introduced a special holiday menu. The menu features a variety of seasonal beverages inspired by traditional holiday flavors and popular movies. The drinks include new latte blends and other creative options. The shop aims...
Facing Solitude: A Senior’s Struggle with Loneliness and Loss
A 62-year-old individual has shared a heartfelt account of his life on social media, revealing the struggles of loneliness and financial instability. The person, who has been a loner for most of his life, is facing a challenging period due to unemployment, strained relationships with his children, and the impending...
Detour update: Highway 99 in Manteca will have more night closures for project
Highway 99 in south Manteca will close over five straight nights to allow work on its upgraded link to Highway 120. The closures will be on all lanes of 99 at Austin Road, starting late Sunday, Nov. 16. They will last from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on the northbound side and from 10 p.m. to 5 am. in the southbound lanes....
Mother-daughter duo win section titles hours apart
Blue banners are family heirlooms for the Isaac family and Tuesday afternoon, one of the Sac-Joaquin Section’s most decorated coaching families had a day that will be hard to top. Just hours apart at the University of the Pacific, mother-daughter coaches Jen and Ashley Isaac each led their high...
Tensions flare as Stockton council votes for two investigations in special meeting
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton City Council special meeting on Wednesday night turned tense as city leaders clashed and launched probes into the former interim city manager and vice mayor. The council met to address allegations that former Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo signed a letter of commitment for...
Delta residents report sick, dead swans
RIO VISTA, Calif. — People living in the Isleton and Rio Vista areas of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta say they’ve spent the past week seeing groups of dead or sick swans along the waterways, raising concerns about a possible bird flu outbreak. Even longtime Delta residents say...
