Stockton’s pot dispensary lottery goes up in smoke, only one store application OK’d
Cannabis dispensary company Embarc says they are in the process of working with the city to grow its business into Stockton.
Long-beloved family Broadway musical coming to Modesto. See when, where
The classic fairytale “Cinderella” comes to the Gallo Center by way of Modesto Performing Arts. Steve Guttenberg also will show up at the Gallo Center for a screening of “Police Academy” and to engage the audience afterward about his long career. These are just two of the enterainment options planned for Aug. 9-15 in...
Central Valley Network Tackles Fraud Prevention at Event
The California Credit Union League’s Central Valley Network hosted an important discussion on fraud trends and prevention, bringing together local credit union professionals and law enforcement experts last week at Self-Help Credit Union’s Modesto, CA branch. The event provided a platform for collaboration in the...
Rural Communities to Join 98% of Californians Who Have Safe Drinking Water
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA (MPG) - The State Water Resources Control Board this past week joined two small, disadvantaged communities with longstanding water infrastructure problems, the town of Robbins in Sutter County and Nile Garden Elementary School in San Joaquin County, to celebrate major milestones on their...
San Joaquin County to hold 23 free food distributions: August schedule
The San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Food For You program will hold 23 food distributions across San Joaquin County in August. San Joaquin County residents who go to a food distribution site, self-certify that they live in the county and meet income guidelines will receive food, a San Joaquin County Human...
Deputy Chief Sajor retires from Stockton PD
Deputy Chief Antonio Sajor is retiring after spending nearly three decades with the Stockton Police Department. His last day was on Friday, Aug. 1. “(Deputy Chief) Sajor is a Stockton native well-known in the community,” Officer David Scott, public information officer for Stockton PD said. “He has built lasting...
Stockton man sentenced to 16 years for role in large-scale meth ring
A Stockton man was sentenced to 16 years in prison Monday for his role in a large-scale operation that distributed methamphetamine across the country, federal prosecutors said. U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd handed down the sentence to Jose Manuel Ontiveros Verdugo, 40, for conspiring to distribute and possess with...
California high school Spanish teacher accused of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with former student
RIVERBANK — A California high school teacher was arrested after an investigation into a report of her having an inappropriate relationship with a former student, authorities said. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said Dulce Flores, a teacher at Riverbank High School since 2016, was arrested Tuesday at her home...
Modesto Man Sentenced To Prison After Selling Fentanyl At Local Casino
Jamestown, CA — A 35-year-old Modesto man was arrested after being caught selling pills laced with fentanyl while at the Chicken Ranch Casino. Samuel Westphal pled guilty and was sentenced to seven years in state prison following the incident back on May 5. Security staff had located 23 unknown pills on the premises,...
Jason Lee & “Wild ‘n’ Out” Involved In $50k Event Cancelation Prevention Controversy
There’s a possibility that a Northern Californian’s good gesture could be severely punished after the city hall receives information that city officials may have been involved in funding for a marquee comedic event starring Nick Cannon. In mid-May, Cannon’s highly successful comedy improv brand Wild ‘n’ Out...
