Stockton’s three city halls: An 18-year timeline of delays
When it was built in 1923, Stockton City Hall was meant to be a monument to lofty ideals. In the terra-cotta tiles of its northern facade, its builders had carved the words, “To inspire a nobler civic life, to fulfill justice, to serve the people.”. “They wanted people to...
New City Hall contracts cost more than $40 million. Then they kept growing
In December 2023, the Stockton City Council held its first vote in over a year on whether to approve more spending on the construction contract for a new City Hall. The Department of Public Works had requested about $93,000 to pay for waterproofing in the basement of one of the new buildings. The City Council...
Stockton drug dealer sentenced to 15 years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Stockton man received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a major drug trafficking operation. Charles Billingsley Jr., 55, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. Billingsley was part of a...
Suspect cuts self with stolen knife while swinging at victim, Stockton police say
(FOX40.COM) — The suspect in an assault cut himself while attempting to cut his victim Sunday night, the Stockton Police Department said. According to police, the female victim got into an argument with a man around 8 p.m. near the 1400 block of El Pinal Drive. The suspect punched the victim and stole a knife […]
Sept. 20: California Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Trashure Hunt! This year, California Coastal Cleanup Day will become the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Special “trash” items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for valuable prizes! Find your local cleanup site and learn everything you need to...
Drive-by shooting investigation: Man and woman injured in Civic District
(FOX40.COM) — The Stockton Police Department responded to two people who were walking to a party and were shot on Friday night. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to SPD, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old female were walking to a party at around 11 p.m. on Fremont and Tosemitte […]
Stockton Man Recovering After Non-Fatal Stabbing, Suspect with Middle Eastern Ties At Large
A 38-year-old man from Stockton is now in recovery after being subjected to multiple stabs within the confines of his home on the idyllic yet deceptively tranquil Iron Canyon Circle this past Saturday. Authorities were dispatched to the 3500 block where the stabbing took place, a location that offered little shelter...
Napa crash: Driver in collision that killed six accused of felony DUI, homicide
Investigators on Monday identified the driver of a van that veered off a Napa County road and collided with a tree, killing six people and injuring two.
Lodi councilwoman behind new push to save historic Sunset Theater
LODI, Calif. — The historic Sunset Theater, a 75-year-old landmark near the corner of Lodi Avenue and Sunset Drive, could face demolition despite its significance to the community. Once a hub for movie premieres and neighborhood gatherings, the Sunset Theater is the last of three Northern California properties built...
CDCR presents Medal of Valor Ceremony
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation celebrates its heroes at the 39th Medal of Valor Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at the Richard McGee Correctional Training Center, 9850 Twin Cities Road, Galt, California. Twenty employees from throughout the state will receive awards for...
