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Sonoma men arrested in Stockton railcar theft
(FOX40.COM) — Three Sonoma men attempted to rob a railcar parked near the BNSF Mariposa Yard, Stockton Intermodal Facility on June 28, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were responding to reports of a suspicious person near South Kaiser Road when a K9 deputy located a truck trespassing the rail yard. Three […]
These Valley counties have declared an emergency to fight virus that could ruin tomato crops
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency on Tuesday due to a virus that threatens to decimate tomato crops. A small insect known as the beet leafhopper spreads the beet curly top virus, which causes plants to turn yellow and stop growing. Pest control advisers who...
San Joaquin County declares emergency to fight virus that could ruin tomato crops
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency on Tuesday due to a virus that threatens to decimate tomato crops. A small insect known as the beet leafhopper spreads the beet curly top virus, which causes plants to turn yellow and stop growing. ...
Lathrop food trucks hope for heat relief, citing less business and tougher working conditions
LATHROP, Calif. — It's no secret: It's been a hot stretch of days across the greater Sacramento region, with some areas experiencing record-breaking heat. Lathrop in San Joaquin County finally dipped below 100 degrees on Tuesday, but more triple-digit temperatures are around the corner. Although some are grateful to...
After a brief one-day reprieve from triple-digit temperatures, another scorching wave rolling into Lodi, Central Valley
Jul. 10—Cooling centers will remain open across San Joaquin County to protect the public from dangerously high temperatures expected to last through at least the end of the week, officials said. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that will be in effect from 11 a.m. July 10 to 8 a.m. July 12 in the northern San Joaquin Valley. The NWS is forecasting daytime ...
San Joaquin County launches new Shop San Joaquin app to encourage residents to shop locally
Jul. 12—STOCKTON — San Joaquin County has launched another program aimed at helping small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The county's Employment and Economic Development Department on Thursday announced the implementation of Shop San Joaquin, which will encourage residents to shop locally and earn rewards when patronizing small businesses that are independently owned and employ ...
River Club residents protest telecommunication tower proposal
A proposal for a telecommunications tower at the San Joaquin River Club is likely to bring a protest to next Thursday’s San Joaquin County Planning Commission meeting in Stockton. The issue is more than just construction of a 100-foot telecommunications tower near the corner of Kasson and Durham Ferry...
Fire authority approve ambulance program
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority will soon be running an ambulance out of its downtown headquarters at 835 Central Ave., following the fire authority board’s unanimous approval Wednesday to add $660,581 to its 2024-25 budget to pay for an ambulance. The surge ambulance became necessary after the...
San Joaquin County declares emergency to protect tomato crop
Jul. 12—While some of the region's agricultural commodities can be affected by extreme cold or heat, there's one crop in the county that officials worry could be damaged by an insect-borne virus. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to declare a local emergency due to the migration of the beet leafhopper and the presence of the beet curly top virus in tomatoes. San Joaquin ...
Traffic Advisory San Joaquin County 7/11/24
San Joaquin County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various closures on State Route 4 (SR-4) for maintenance and construction operations. Work will occur as follows:. Overnight, full connector ramp closures from eastbound SR-4/Crosstown Freeway to northbound Interstate 5 for utility work beginning Sunday, July 14,...
Stockton-area football: Here are the Top 60 returners by position ahead of 2024-25 season
The countdown to the 2024-25 high school football season is real and the 209 is gnawing at the bit to get back on the field. San Joaquin County is home to some of the most talented athletes who represented the area with pride and stuffed stat sheets last season. From speedy wide receivers who racked up thousands of yards in the air to beasts on the defensive line who were like quarterback magnets, last season was filled...
Rental fees going up at San Joaquin County parks
Jul. 6—For the first time in more than a decade, facility rental fees at San Joaquin County parks have increased. On June 18, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule as part of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. As a result, facility rentals at Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove regional parks increased as of July 1. Micke Grove's 300-seat auditorium and solarium ...
Stockton Ports sell out, Fourth of July Fireworks light up the sky
STOCKTON — The heat did not slow down Fourth of July celebrations in San Joaquin County. That started with the annual parade and ended with fireworks lighting up the sky over Banner Island Ballpark.The family-friendly day of events is a tradition in Stockton—even triple-digit temperatures and a heatwave didn't stop the celebrations or fans from attending the festivities."This is Stockton. It might be 111 to 112 today, but we're definitely used to the heat in the summer," said Matt Beckwith, a Stockton resident.The grand marshal for the parade was Stockton native Jose M. Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut.The festival at...
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