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Need free backpacks and supplies before school starts? Here's where to go in Stockton
A plethora of back-to-school giveaways are happening in Stockton to help families with rising school supply costs. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, school supplies, and electronics this season, according to the National Retail Foundation. While that amount is $15 less than last year's record of $890, it is the second highest amount in the survey's history. ...
2024 Stockton Tequila Festival this Saturday. What to know
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Tequila Festival is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Weber Point Events Center. The Latin Magic Band at 1:30 p.m. Rappin' 4Tay at 2:45 p.m. The Delfonics Experience with Norman Carter at 3:15 p.m. Dezzy Hollow at 4:20 p.m. EL Chicano at 5:30...
39-year-old man killed in Stockton shooting
STOCKTON, Calif. — Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night in Stockton. The Stockton Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:10 p.m. in the 700 Block of North California Street. They found a 39-year-old man who was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Stockton city council on break through August. When will it meet next?
For the next month, the Stockton City Council is not scheduled to meet, according to the city calendar. However, all other city functions remain open, the interim city clerk said Friday. "You may find many of the personnel who primarily support council taking their vacations during this time, but we...
Check out Stockton's historic representation throughout the Olympic Games
The world's best athletes will gather in Paris this year all in the hopes of representing their country and bringing home gold during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. San Joaquin County is crawling with Olympic athletes who represent the 209, joining the many athletes who have competed over the thousands of years that the Olympic Games have been around.
Final Quarter feature: Roderick Townsend going for gold again at 2024 Paralympics
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) – Roderick Townsend recently returned to his old stomping grounds, Stockton, to train for the upcoming Paralympics. “To see someone represent USA is huge for us at Delta,” said Lauryn Seales, the college’s track and cross country coach. “You know, a lot of talent comes out of Stockton and it’s even better […]
Stockton man arrested after leading officers on chase in stolen car, police say
CERES, Calif. — A Stockton man out on community supervision was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. According to the Ceres Police Department, it happened around 5:20 a.m. Friday when an officer found a stolen vehicle with a person inside near E Hatch and Mitchell roads.
Gabriel Flores Jr. defeats Ronal Ron by unanimous decision
Gabriel Flores Jr. triumphed in the first-ever boxing event at Banner Island Ballpark, in Stockton, Calif., his hometown winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Ronal Ron in the main event. Judges scored the bout 78-74, 78-74, and 79-73, all in Flores' favor. Flores (24-2, 8 KOs) showed improvements in his...
July 7-13: Antioch Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Antioch Police Calls reported between July 7-13 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Antioch. Antioch Police have 8 Homicides in 2024 to date… here are the two most recent. July 11 – Antioch Police Investigating Fatal...
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
‘No pizzazz’: Instagram co-founder’s new cube-shaped mansion gets ratioed by neighbors
Residents of a San Francisco neighborhood known as one of the hottest real estate spots for tech executives are not thrilled about the latest abode under construction. The cube-shaped mansion at 801 Sanchez St. sits on a hilltop in picturesque Dolores Heights, and its stark, geometric design has upset residents who say it doesn’t fit in with the character of the neighborhood, where narrow, shingled cottages and Victorians are rubbing shoulders with the nouveau-riche dwellings.
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