‘Safe camping’ for homeless at former Stockton golf course hits state roadblock
Plans to turn the former Oakmoore Golf Course in Stockton into a “safe camping” site for the unhoused have hit a snag that is preventing the project from going forward. While San Joaquin County now owns the 62-acre site on Wilson Way, the conversion is being waylaid by a California residential code. The provision...
$1M grant helps Calif. FD launch ALS care with first paramedic engine company
LODI, Calif. — When Lodi Fire Chief Ken Johnson first came to the department four years ago, one of his goals was to implement an advanced life support program to improve patient outcomes. So, he immediately formed a committee to explore the feasibility of bringing ALS to his department.
Police identify suspects accused of shooting outside Lodi bowling alley
LODI, Calif. — Two suspects have been identified in what police are calling a targeted shooting outside a Lodi bowling alley that injured two people. The Lodi Police Department said the man arrested in the shooting was identified as 18-year-old Pete Martinez from Stockton. He was booked into the San Joaquin County...
One year later, no council action on 2 recommended changes targeting ‘fear’ at City...
More than a year after a grand jury published an investigation into the alleged intimidation of city officials and employees by the 209 Times, the Stockton City Council has not implemented two of the grand jury’s recommendations aimed at countering the “environment of fear” at City Hall.
Men with a Loaded Firearm Arrested at a Sideshow
ANTIOCH — A driver and passenger arrested at a sideshow earlier this month find themselves in. bigger trouble—for carrying a loaded firearm. Jose Martinez, 31, of Antioch, and Brian Avina, 27 of. Brentwood, were arrested near the Antioch Municipal Marina. No one was launching a boat at the...
Modesto police release footage of officer-involved shooting from early August
MODESTO, Calif. — The Modesto Police Department has released new details and video from an officer-involved shooting that took place in early August, identifying both the officer and the suspect involved. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on August 8, in the 1200 block of Boulder Avenue, after officers...
Person dies in Modesto rollover crash, firefighters say
An investigation is underway in Modesto after an early morning rollover crash left one person dead, authorities say.
Modesto Irrigation District investigates director accused of water theft
(FOX40.COM) – The Modesto Irrigation District is launching an investigation following public accusations that one of its elected directors may have improperly used district water for personal benefit. Community members raised concerns during recent MID board meetings, specifically accusing Byrd of using MID water...
Rizo-Lopez Foods files for bankruptcy after listeria outbreak
A Modesto-based cheese and dairy company has filed for bankruptcy after being shut down by the federal government. Rizo-Lopez Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday. The backstory: The U.S. Department of Justice received a federal court order in October of last year to shut down Rizo-Lopez Foods. Rizo-Lopez...
Community tip leads to a man’s multiple felony arrest in Tracy
(FOX40.COM) — A Tracy resident was arrested on Sept. 10 by the Tracy Police Department and is facing multiple felony offenses, including engaging in sexual contact with an animal. Video Above: Report of body found in Tracy After a tip from a community member, TPD said detectives arrested 65-year-old Larry Gustafson...
