🚧 Overnight and Long-Term Highway Closures Across San Joaquin County
Caltrans will close several lanes and ramps across San Joaquin County for road and bridge work starting Sunday, March 29 through Friday, April 3, 2026, with some projects continuing through November 2026.
📢 Public Hearing on Lincoln Center Groundwater Permit Renewal – Comments Due Apr 27
The Central Valley Water Board will hold a public hearing on June 3–4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to consider renewing the wastewater discharge permit for the Lincoln Center Environmental Remediation Trust’s groundwater treatment system at 6471 Pacific Avenue, Stockton. The system treats groundwater and discharges to...
Stockton: Review Of Cop Shooting Criticizes Training On Aid, De-Escalation
Stockton police need better training on their duty to aid the injured and the requirement to de-escalate crises when possible, the California Attorney General's Office said, following its review of an officer's killing of an unarmed civilian. But the report issued Friday on the officer-involved shooting of Jory...
📢 San Joaquin County honors top teachers and school staff
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) has announced this year’s finalists for Teacher of the Year and the winners of the Classified Employee and School Counselor of the Year awards. Honorees will be celebrated at the Excellence in Education Awards Dinner on April 9, 2026, sponsored by Self-Help Federal...
🚧 Austin Road ramps to close March 30 for SR-99/120 project
Starting March 30, both the northbound on- and off-ramps at Austin Road in Manteca will close for construction tied to the State Route 99/120 Connector project. The off-ramp will stay closed through April 12, while the on-ramp will reopen in a later phase. Detours will be posted during the work.
Stanislaus State opens medical training building on Stockton cam
The new academic building with medical training labs California State University Stanislaus’ Stockton campus opened up with fanfare and high hopes. The $54 million state-funded facility, named Willow Hall, is designed to train the next generation of nurses, social workers and other health and human services...
Manteca daycare owner accused of infant death released from jail
The owner of a licensed home-based daycare in Manteca who was arrested last year after an infant died in her care was released on bail this month. Roxanne Helus, the owner of Cherished Years Daycare, was arrested in October on suspicion of felony child endangerment while intoxicated. Helus had been out on bail prior...
New red-light camera activated in Modesto, warning period in effect
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Modesto announced on Friday that it has expanded its automated red-light camera safety program, activating a new intersection as part of an effort to reduce traffic violations and prevent crashes. According to the Modesto Police Department, cameras are now active at northbound Carpenter...
An Extravagant Motorcycle Experience – Cal-Tire & Autoworks in Downtown Stockton
Know someone who rides a motorcycle? If they ever need a repair or want to upgrade their sweet ride, Cal-Tire & Autoworks is the place for them! Located here in Downtown Stockton at 221 N American St., they specialize in taking motorcycles to the next level. The Work That Makes...
Eggstravaganza events at Stockton community centers
Families are invited to join the City of Stockton for the annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The event will feature egg hunts and fun family activities at several community locations.
