Stockton police report multiple arrests on March 1
The Stockton Police Department released its Watch Commander's Night Report for March 1, 2026, detailing several arrests across the city. Officers responded to 866 calls during the night.
Highway 4 Chaos: Deadly Canal Rollover Shuts Old River Bridge For Hours
One person was killed and traffic was backed up for hours yesterday after a three-vehicle crash shut down Highway 4 near the Old River Bridge in Discovery Bay. Responding crews found a tangled scene, with a white truck overturned in an irrigation canal and a damaged motorcycle nearby. The truck’s driver died at the...
Missing the Cal Falcons? It’s Time to Watch the (Very Cute) Stockton Barn Owls
It’s been a year since the beloved UC Berkeley falcons disappeared from the campus campanile, probable victims of avian flu. For those of us who obsessed over resilient mom falcon Annie and her series of beaus (Grinnell, Alden, Archie and Lou) and offspring, there has been a giant bird of prey–shaped hole in our...
Discovery Bay Jet Ski Flip Turns Deadly Off Marina Ramp
A day on the Delta turned tragic yesterday when a jet ski flipped near the Discovery Bay Marina launch ramp, killing one person, according to county deputies. Three people were thrown into the water. Two adults managed to swim to a nearby dock, while a third vanished beneath the surface and was later recovered by...
3 San Joaquin County court cases headed to preliminary hearings in March
Three San Joaquin County court cases are set to move into the preliminary hearing stages starting early next month at the Stockton courthouse. Delta College hit-and-run In 2024, Jamaraqui Latice Burks was arrested and arraigned in connection with the hit-and-run death of 23-year-old Jazmine Floris. Floris, also known...
Person dies after watercraft flips in Discovery Bay
(KRON) — One person died Sunday after a personal watercraft flipped at the Discovery Bay Marina, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. The personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a Jet Ski, was carrying three people when it overturned near the boat launch of the marina around 1:31 p.m.,...
Report flags Bakersfield among Central California’s most dangerous intersections
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A report from a Los Angeles attorney group found dangerous intersections in Central California, including those in Bakersfield. According to Pacific Attorney Group, the report looked at areas of Fresno, Stockton, Modesto and Bakersfield. “Together the Central California area has an...
Oakley Police Report Teens Were Allegedly Involved in Fatal Stolen Vehicle Crash, Nurse Killed
Oakley Police Department Press Release Re: Fatal Stolen Vehicle Crash – Nurse Killed. The Oakley Police Department has issued a press release regarding the collision on the morning of February 24, 2026 at O’Hara Avenue and Laurel Road:. On February 24, 2026, at approximately 10:24 AM an Oakley...
Indicted Concord homebuilders say $5,000 stuffed in coffee mug wasn’t bribe
The $5,000 that one of DeNova Homes’ founders allegedly stuffed inside a blood-orange coffee mug and handed to an Antioch City Council member was not a bribe, but a “legitimate” campaign contribution, the developer’s attorneys have argued in new court filings. That is the claim advanced...
Black businesses unite in showcase
On Feb. 21. Black Students Union hosted the third annual event of Black Businesses Unite in Danner Hall. The event highlighted small business products, services and artists in the community. From music, clothing, artwork, sweet treats, financial advice, health, skin care and wellness were featured. Many businesses...
