Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Stockton’s Weberstown Mall Saturday
Hello Kitty fans can once again find one-of-a kind merchandise of their favorite Sanrio character at the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck in Stockton. The pink truck will return from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, to Stockton's Weberstown Mall , at 4950 Pacific Ave., near the main entrance and the former space of Blaze Pizza . The popular truck comes to...
San Joaquin County unifies fire, ambulance dispatch under one system
STOCKTON, Calif. — A new ambulance system went live at 8 a.m. Friday in San Joaquin County, marking a major shift in how emergency medical services are coordinated. One of the transition's most significant features is a single dispatch hub in Stockton, where ambulance and fire operations are now unified under one system. Leaders say the change will be felt countywide as first responders prepare...
Family’s ‘worst nightmare’: Stockton mom of 4 in coma after hit-and-run days before 50th...
STOCKTON, Calif — A Stockton family is facing what they call every child’s worst nightmare — waiting and hoping their mother wakes up after a hit-and-run crash. Stockton Police say the collision happened just after midnight April 20 near Hammer Lane and Etna Street in Stockton, where officers responded to a hit-and-run involving a bicyclist and found a woman in the roadway...
Stray Pack Turns Stockton Levee Stroll Into Bloody Mauling
What began as a routine morning walk along the levee in Stockton’s Weston Ranch neighborhood turned into a nightmare for resident Dorrie Reyes, who was viciously attacked by a pack of stray dogs on Thursday, April 23. Her family says she suffered roughly 150 to 200 punctures and lacerations, lost a significant amount of blood and required emergency surgery. Neighbors and two nearby good...
Lodi City Council to appoint Kara Reddig as city manager
The Lodi City Council is set to make history by appointing Kara Reddig as Lodi’s first female City Manager. Following a thorough search, Reddig was selected for the role, bringing more than two decades of progressive leadership in California municipal government and is eager to serve the Lodi community.
SR-4 to close for two full weekends for repairs in San Joaquin County
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Caltrans will implement two full weekend closures of State Route 4 in May as part of a pavement improvement project in the Delta region. The closures will affect SR-4 between Roberts Road and the San Joaquin/Contra Costa County line, east of Discovery Bay. Each closure...
A year-old police report, a controversial social media boss and a moment at City...
To muted applause inside Stockton’s council chamber last month, Motecuzoma Sanchez smiled as he accepted a City Council proclamation from Mayor Christina Fugazi. The hall was quiet as Sanchez, Fugazi and Stockton police Deputy Chief Anabel Morris paused for a photo. Then it was interrupted by a lone voice in protest.
Police Surveillance Could Be Scott Peterson’s Alibi, but Judge Won’t Review It
The new forensic dating places Laci Peterson’s death between December 28, 2002 and January 5, 2003.
Save Mart Adds Sushi Chef, Butcher To Remodeled Store In Ripon, CA
The Save Mart Companies held a community celebration April 29 at the remodeled Save Mart store in Ripon, California. Located at 1453 Goodwin Drive, the updated store introduces a range of new amenities and expanded product offerings designed to enhance the shopping experience and meet the evolving needs of the local community.
Stanislaus County health inspectors find dead pests and employees not washing hands
In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea? [email protected] . Stanislaus County health inspectors observed dead pests in a Modesto bar and employees not washing their hands at a popular coffee spot during inspections in early April. The majority of the 2,400 permitted...
