Stockton CA

The Ripon Unified School District has a solution for Ripon High, which must drop its “Indians” mascot, according to a California law that went into effect July 1. Assembly Bill 3047 , the California Racial Mascots Act, was passed in 2024 and mandates that all California public schools not operated by tribal organizatio

Two Stockton men were among those arrested by federal agents as part of a massive crackdown on organized crime operations based in India and operating across the globe. Gurlal Singh, 22, and Sahibdeep Singh, 24, are alleged members of a criminal gang based in the Punjab region of India. They are charged with racketeeri

A Stanislaus County caterer’s food was so in demand, he opened a restaurant in Turlock in late 2018. Now, the restaurant is expanding to Modesto. I was sent a tip on behalf of Nami-No Restaurant & Catering, which said the restaurant is moving into the suite that previously housed Betty’s Kabob. The location will be run

Avenue Grill has quietly become one of Lodi’s favorite comfort‑food dens, where big breakfasts and friendly smiles feel like part of the menu. Locals love starting slow mornings here, lingering over strong coffee and plates that seem designed for hearty appetites and easy conversation. The setting is casual...

Food manufacturing layoffs are continuing in 2026 as Nestlé, Del Monte Foods and Leprino Foods cut jobs and close facilities. The confirmed moves span global restructuring, a California plant shutdown and layoffs in Texas.

Caltrans believes two weekend closures is a faster, cheaper and safer option.

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District named Eric Williams as acting chief executive officer Wednesday, another sudden leadership change at a bus agency already under scrutiny from riders, former officials and Stockton city leaders. Williams, who became RTD’s chief operating officer in May, replaces Bearnard O. Veas

Though Stockton, Calif.-based JJB Family Farms markets its proprietary Modi apples and several varieties of California onions throughout the U.S. and internationally, the products are primarily distributed on the West Coast, and there’s still a big place in the company’s heart for local customers, says Amy Snyder, dire

State employees reported asbestos, bedbugs, waterborne bacteria and other “hazardous conditions” in government workplaces after returning to offices under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate . In a press release Thursday, Service Employees International Union Local 1000 said that workers reported “unsafe, or potentially unsafe

OAKLAND, CA — A Stockton man arrested on July 1 has been charged with the murder of a rideshare driver in East Oakland last month. Leonard D. Evans, 43, remains in custody at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail ineligible for release on bond. The victim a 41-year-old Williams I....