Two dead, four injured in ‘major gun battle’ in East Oakland, police union says
The shooting happened at the Cash 4 Gold store on International Blvd., the Oakland police union said.
San Mateo 1989 cold case rape, attempted murder case ends with no contest plea
A man accused in a 1989 cold case involving the rape and stabbing of a woman in her San Mateo home pleaded no contest to the charges and now faces life in prison, authorities said.
School Facility Bonds And The Bret Harte School District
The History of School Facility Bonds in California and the Effects on the Bret Harte Union High School District. The landscape of public education funding in California underwent a seismic shift with the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978. This landmark ballot initiative drastically altered the mechanism for funding...
A Homeowner’s Guide to the HVAC Installation Process in Modesto, CA
Deciding to install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the most important investments you will make in your Modesto, CA home. A new system promises years of reliable comfort, improved energy efficiency, and a healthier indoor environment. While the benefits are clear, the actual...
Stockton apartments for rent saw price increases since last August
Renters in Stockton saw apartment listing prices increase 4% from last year's median of $1,595, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,666 in August. Median listing prices in Stockton are trending slightly downwards from last month's $1,700 price. The...
Stockton: Man Convicted In Brutal Home Invasion Fatal Stabbing, Other Crimes
A man who brutally stabbed someone to death in Stockton in 2021 has been convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said. On Sept. 24, 2021, James Victor Ortega, 36, assaulted a man in Stockton near El Dorado Street and Harding Way before...
Mike Fitzgerald: Cost overruns for New City hall show a need for change
In 2022, I wrote that cost overruns on Stockton’s new City Hall were “entering boondoggle territory.” Three years down the road, the potential waste of money has grown worse. It’s not just the ever-increasing price tag — the renovation and relocation project has soared to closer to...
Suspect in Manteca shootings arrested after firing at police during chase
A 26-year-old man suspected in a string of shootings was arrested Tuesday after firing gunshots at Manteca officers during a high-speed chase and crashing his car, police said.
Provost Ogle shuts down budgeting rumors over new campus during Academic Senate
At today’s Academic Senate, both old and new items were brought to the floor, which included AI generated work, the budget cuts and more about the potential new Tracy campus. After Speaker Arya Alami opened the meeting, members of the Academic Senate delivered brief announcements before transitioning into committee...
‘Life in the Fast Lane’: Lodi Grape Festival kicks off Thursday in Lodi with...
Carnival rides, live entertainment and lots of grapes can be found at the upcoming Lodi Grape Festival. The Lodi Grape Festival kicks off its four-day festival at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Lodi Grape Festival and Event Center, 413 E. Lockeford St. in Lodi. The event has a new theme this year with "Life in...