Things to do: Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Whether you’re ready to throw rice and toast during The Rocky Horror Show or sip free beer samples at a brewing demo, the final days of October and the start of November are stacked with quirky, spooky and festive events around Stockton. Here’s your guide for Oct. 30 through Nov. 2:
Last chance: Caterpillar, frontier photo exhibits end Sunday at Haggin Museum
This weekend marks the last chance to see two exhibitions that peer into Stockton history — a showing of century-old photographs and another on the history of Caterpillar — before they are bulldozed into oblivion. The Haggin Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of earth-moving giant Caterpillar with...
Fatal hit-and-run incident reported in Stockton’s Lakeview District
(FOX40.COM) — A man was pronounced dead by the Stockton Police Department after being struck by a vehicle in the Lakeview District on Friday night. Video Above: Stockton Police investigate deadly shooting near Country Club Blvd On the 4900 Block of Pacific Avenue, officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Cats Today in Oakdale, CA
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near oakdale.
Tragic Halloween in Tracy as Two Children Are Critically Injured by Vehicle While Trick-or-Treating
In a somber turn of events in Tracy, California, the joy of Halloween night was overshadowed by a tragic accident that left two children critically injured after being struck by a vehicle. According to ABC10, the accident occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Tracy Boulevard, a stretch of road nestled between Valpico Road and...
Three students hit by cars in two months in Lathrop
LATHROP, Calif. — Police in Lathrop are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as officers investigate a troubling rise in crashes involving students and cars. In a city of about 40,000, police say three students have been hit by vehicles in just two months — a trend that has Lathrop Police Chief Stephen Sealy...
University Of The Pacific Lands Commitment From 20.8/44.8 Sprint Freestyler Clark Apuada
Clark Apuada, who owns best times of 20.8 and 44.8 in the sprint freestyles, has announced his commitment to swim and study at the University of the Pacific. Current photo via Clark Apuada. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment...
Manteca Nurses strike over patient safety, wages as contract negotiations stall
Hundreds of registered nurses at Doctors Hospital of Manteca went on strike Thursday in protest of unaddressed working conditions and staffing shortages. They were part of a 3,100 nurse strike across six Tenet Healthcare Corporation hospitals in California. The one-day strike came after stalled contract negotiations...
Former interim city manager scrutinized over state grant letter for Stockton mayor’s donor
Vice Mayor Jason Lee is calling for another investigation into former Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, alleging he sent an official city letter supporting a state grant without Stockton City Council approval that benefited one of Mayor Christina Fugazi's campaign donors. The letter dated June 30, which Lee said...
Valley organizations step up to help vulnerable families, as uncertainty looms over SNAP benefits
Maggie Rojas, a single mother of three, joined a steady procession of visitors Thursday seeking food assistance at The House – a church in Modesto that provides services to those in need. Holding her bike while she waited in line, Rojas typically pedals to The House on Thursdays, after...
