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'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. ...
Christmas in July returns to Pixie Woods in Stockton Saturday
Santa Claus is making a stop this weekend at Pixie Woods Children's Park for the annual Christmas in July event. Holiday cheer will overflow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the children's amusement park at 3121 Monte Diablo in Stockton. "Celebrate Christmas in July. Santa will make a...
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."
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 […]
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