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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.
Black Families In California Fight For Land, Call For Reparations
The practice of eminent domain has been the source of recent pushes for Black people to receive reparations, or repayment for the wrongs done to them by their state or federal governments. Black families in Coloma, California, a small town of around 300 people, are fighting to receive restitution for...
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care Make a Historical Mark as the First African American Owned Chain of Urgent Care Facilities in the United States
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care of California make a historical mark as the first African American owned chain of urgent cares in the United States. This milestone builds upon a previous achievement from September 4, 2020, when the medical pioneer was named the first African American to open a chain of urgent cares in Los Angeles; which led many to believe that Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care could be the nation's first black-owned Chain. The California PR firm Executive 1 Media Group executed a nationwide urgent care project in February of 2024 with a team of researchers from Ohio, Nevada and California.
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 […]
Woman, 62, convicted in California of exporting thermal riflescopes to Russia
A 62-year-old woman convicted of illegally exporting “defense articles”, including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles, to Russian co-conspirators has been sentenced to two years in prison, federal officials announced Monday. Prosecutors with the United States Attorney’s Central District of California Office say Elana Shifrin, a resident of Mundelein, Illinois, participated in a scheme […]
Maria Fire in Calaveras County grows to 50 acres, prompts evacuation orders and warnings
CALAVERAS COUNTY – A wildfire in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch area has prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning. The fire, named by Cal Fire as the Maria Fire, is burning near Jesus Maria Road, also prompting the closure of that road between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. Per the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services, evacuation orders are in effect for the following zones: CCU-030-A and CCU-042-B. An evacuation warning is also in effect for zone CCU-029. Cal Fire says the wildfire has grown to 50 acres as of 6 a.m. It is 5% contained.
Dozens of parties already lined up for National Night Out
Jul. 23—National Night Out is two weeks away, and residents who plan on hosting parties have until Friday to register their event with the City of Lodi. Lodi Police Department Partner Frank Giuliani said that as of Monday, there were about 30 parties registered for the annual crime prevention event. This year's National Night Out will be held on Aug. 6, and this marks the 35th year Lodi has ...
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...
California environmentalists sue Port of Los Angeles, alleging clean water violations
A California environmental group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles, accusing the defendant of unleashing toxic pollutants into the San Pedro Bay. The activists — from the organization Environment California — claimed that the port has violated the federal Clean Water Act with more than 2,000 illegal discharges in the past…
Vanesscia Cresci Named VP of Grants & Compliance at Tribal Ready
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tribal Ready has named Vanesscia Cresci as Vice President of Grants & Compliance. Cresci most recently served as a broadband program specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce. In her role, she served as a federal program officer for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program funded projects and provided technical assistance and support to over 35 tribal government grantees.
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