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Moose Boats Delivers Fireboat to Woodbridge Fire District
San Francisco area boat builder Moose Boats announced it has delivered a powerful customized M3-36 monohull to the Woodbridge Fire District, in California. The M3 will serve as a fireboat in the San Joaquin Delta. The build features twin 300-horsepower Mercury outboards with a heavy duty outboard protective guard including...
Biedermann sibling trio selected to try out for US National Water Polo Team
Athletes across San Joaquin County have been working for their shot at representing the USA on one of the biggest stages of water polo. One Ripon family got their shot. Three siblings and student-athletes from Ripon High School were invited to try out for the National Team Water Polo in Brody, Reyna and Emery Biedermann. Brody took it a step further landing a spot on the United States Senior National Championships roster and will compete from now until the 2027 World Junior Championship.
Hundreds of unhoused residents try to cool down at Stockton homeless shelter
STOCKTON, Calif. — As triple-digit temperatures continue to scorch the region, hundreds are seeking refuge from the dangerous heat atSt. Mary's Dining Room in Stockton. Currently, more than 200 people are spending the night — with 76 of those being children. "During our three meals, I would say...
Nearly 3,500 in Stockton without power amid heat wave
STOCKTON, Calif. — Thousands of PG&E customers are without power in Stockton amid a heat wave Tuesday evening. According to PG&E, about 3,528 customers are impacted by the outage in Stockton. The majority of the outages are near the Country Club area. The outage was reported around 6 p.m.
Stockton needs more transparency about paid political consultants: grand jury
The Stockton City Council should require campaign consultants to disclose which politicians they support, and how much they're being paid to do so, the San Joaquin County grand jury recommended in June. The push in the grand jury's report for transparency surrounding consultants arose from its investigation into 209 Times,...
San Joaquin County parks will increase fees in July. Find out what changes supervisors approved
Planning to visit a San Joaquin County park soon? Expect to pay more for some amenities. As part of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for county parks that will raise facility prices this summer. The new schedule, which...
Beloved Lincoln Unified music teacher Paul Kimball retires after 36 years in the classroom
A beloved Lincoln Unified School District music teacher is retiring after 36 years of serving Stockton students. Paul Kimball, who taught choir at Lincoln High School, Sierra Middle School, and Tully C. Knoles School, has instilled a passion for music in his students for decades, according to those who have set foot in his classroom.
Sarale, Johnson, Learn Collect Antioch Speedway Victories
Antioch, CA — Caden Sarale of Stockton won the 30 lap BCRA Midgets Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The race was sponsored by Delta Scrap and Salvage and presented by Ken Graundstadt. It was the second win of the season for Sarale, who is the current point leader.
300-year-old hotel on Delaware River reopening with new restaurant. Here’s what we know.
A centuries-old building is getting a new life on the Delaware River. The Stockton Inn, which was first constructed in the 1700s but has been vacant for seven years, has announced on its website it will reopen this summer. The inn will be soon be home to an upscale Italian restaurant, a tavern and nine hotel rooms, as reported by MyCentralJersey.com.
California cruise ship awaits fate after refloating, cleanup
(SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif.) — A unified command has completed its pollution response to Aurora, a decommissioned cruise ship, which sank May 22 in Little Potato Slough within the San Joaquin Delta northwest of Stockton. Over the past several weeks, response contractors, Global Diving and Salvage and subcontractors, successfully...
Stockton's Own Music Celebration this Saturday. What to know
STOCKTON, Calif. — Three Stockton-area bands will perform live from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. The lineup includes:. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP admission. Stockton's Own Music Celebration is organized by JP Productions and Unlimited Sound.
How to save money on air-conditioning repairs, electricity costs during triple-digit heat wave
As the stretch of triple-digit temperatures continues this week, people across Northern California are ramping up the usage of their air conditioning units. RPM HVAC Service, a family-owned company based out of Roseville, said they got 60 calls for service within 24 hours early this week, and they expect to get even more as the heat wave goes on.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
Pacific Swimming Adds 14 Newcomers Ahead of 2024-25 Campaign
STOCKTON, Calif.- The Pacific swim team finalized its roster depth ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season by welcoming 14 newcomers, including four women and 10 men, to its ranks, as announced by head coach Katelyne Herrington. “This is the largest and most diverse recruiting class we’ve had in over 5...
Keeping it local: Pacific baseball hires former Delta College baseball coach Reed Peters
Reed Peters can’t help but stay in the comforts of the 209. The 17-year San Joaquin Delta College baseball head coach is taking his talents to Stockton’s other local college as he will be the new head coach for the University of the Pacific baseball. “Stockton is where...
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
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