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Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
'The mission continues': Stockton, San Joaquin County leaders react to Biden dropping out of race
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he has ended his bid for reelection in November. The decision came amid pressure from Democratic leaders who urged Biden to consider dropping out after an unpopular debate performance, which drew concerns about his mental acuity, and an assassination attempt on the life of his opponent, former President Donald Trump. ...
PG&E shuts off power to customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin counties
(KRON) — PG&E turned off the power to over 200 customers in portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties on Saturday afternoon. PG&E announced the power shutoff at approximately 4 p.m. They said about 220 customers will be affected. Customers who had their power shut off, according to PG&E: Customers still in scope […]
Lake goers return to Lodi Lake to cool off after nearly two-week closure
LODI – Finally people can escape to the water at Lodi Lake after it was closed for nearly two weeks.The popular beach area was closed due to rising bacteria levels in the water that made it unsafe to be there. The concern was the high heat causing high bacteria levels in the water.But with the levels tested and safe again, the city is keeping a close eye on the heat of this week. Going out into the water on a kayak or paddleboard is the way to go and cool down at Lodi Lake."It's good that it's open, there's a...
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