Stockton City Council opposes proposed Delta tunnel
Stockton City Council unanimously voted this week to oppose the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, a massive tunnel that would divert water to Southern California from the Sacramento River before it reaches the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The council passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday officially opposing...
Stockton food plaza to host 40 trucks in family-friendly expansion
STOCKTON, Calif. — A food plaza in San Joaquin County is expanding to Stockton, offering dozens of food options for families who struggle to agree on where to dine. The food plaza is the brainchild of Steve Ramsey, who opened the first one in Lathrop after spending 30 years in the car business.
Modesto is celebrating lowrider culture. Here’s when, where and what to expect
Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. Lowriders are officially getting a day in Modesto. The City Council has proclaimed the fourth Saturday of September as Lowrider History Day, a new annual observance. At...
A Modesto man saw ICE at a neighbor’s house. Here’s why he started filming
A man was walking in his northeast Modesto neighborhood the morning of Sept. 11 when he spotted vehicles and men outside a house. He said it took him a moment to figure out they were law enforcement, wearing vests and using vehicles with small red and blue lights on their sides. “I walked past the place and then...
Boys, ages 12 to 15, arrested after Pleasanton strong-arm robbery
PLEASANTON, Calif. - Police said they have arrested four boys from Stockton, ages 12 to 15, after a strong-arm robbery on Monday near the Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park. In a Facebook post, Pleasanton police said the boys approached a man who had just gotten off a bus, and followed him into the park at 5801...
UC Davis researchers warn that dogs are also susceptible to valley fever
A recent rise in valley fever cases among people has researchers concerned that our four-legged companions may also be at risk.
Modesto community weighs in on redevelopment of old courthouse, including possible market
The city of Modesto is taking public input on how to redevelop the block that soon will be vacated by the Stanislaus County Courthouse.
Stockton Unified Trustee Removed After Felony Sentencing
Stockton Unified Trustee AngelAnn Flores was removed from the school board on Monday, just hours after being sentenced in her vehicle insurance fraud case. Her removal took effect immediately, leaving a vacancy in Area 2. A jury convicted Flores of felony fraud in July. According to prosecutors, the former school...
City Council compromises on committee rules in a break from Mayor Fugazi’s usual majority
A debate nearly quashed by Mayor Christina Fugazi’s usual majority on the Stockton City Council turned into a rare compromise at City Hall this week. In the process, one mainstay of the four-person majority departed from the group. One of several notable issues on the council’s packed agenda for...
San Joaquin County cold case victim identified as Michigan man after 43 years
A homicide victim whose body was found in a Central California orchard decades ago has finally been identified, authorities say.
