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The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Two people found dead in vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, officers responded to a report of a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the SR-99 offramp to Hammett Road. Officers found a car parked on the shoulder of […]
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. ...
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.
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...
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Boy, Marquez Hollis
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call to the public to help find a young boy who has been reported missing. The youth in question is 12-year-old Marquez Hollis, described as standing 5'2" with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes. According to the police department, Marquez was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. in the area of the 7600 block of Bridge Bay Drive. At that time, he was wearing a camouflaged shirt paired with green khaki camo shorts. The concern for Marquez is heightened due to his young age, marking him as an at-risk individual in need of immediate attention.
2 horses die in separate incidents during Tevis Cup
Two horses passed away in separate incidents during the 68th Tevis Cup on Saturday. Both incidents occurred on the trail and resulted in the horses being euthanized, according to posts shared by the Tevis Cup Facebook page. The first incident involved Max Merlich and his horse, Layla, near Devil's Thumb....
Big Lots to close all North Bay locations
Big Lots is set to close all its North Bay locations sometime this year citing financial constraints and falling sales. The discount retailer did not respond to requests for comment, but webpages for each North Bay location had banners that said “Closing this location,” and the store on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa, had a sign up announcing its closure. Big Lots has four other North Bay ...
VP Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee for president
Vice President and Bay Area native Kamala Harris has enough delegates to win the democratic presidential nomination with help from shoring up most of President Biden's delegates.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi made the motion to endorse Kamala Harris for President at a virtual meeting of California's Democratic National Convention delegation. With the endorsement of California's delegation, Kamala Harris now has enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination for President.Bay Area analysts weigh three factors that are most likely to influence the election and impact California.Live updates: Kamala Harris secures enough delegatesVideo in the media player above...
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
900,000 more Californians now have access to clean drinking water
SACRAMENTO – Five years after its launch, California’s landmark Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program that’s largely funded by cap-and-trade dollars has made historic progress connecting people to clean, safe drinking water. The SAFER Program has distributed more than $830 million...
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