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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...
Mountain House becomes California’s newest city.
Mountain House marked its first day as an incorporated city first with the official business of a new municipality, and later with a celebration of the historic event. “Let’s call this meeting to order. Good morning and welcome to the first meeting of the City of Mountain House City Council, Monday, July 1, 2024,” said Mayor Andy Su at the start of Monday’s 10 a.m. meeting. After a round of applause he and his fellow council members were all business as they launched into a 2-hour meeting, taking a series of actions that transfer the authority formerly held by the Mountain House Community Services District to the new city council.
Lodi Lake Swimming Ban Imposed Amid High Bacteria Levels Ahead of Fourth of July Festivities
As the people of San Joaquin County prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the waterfront revelry at Lodi Lake will be tainted by an unwelcome visitor: high levels of bacteria. Routine testing by city officials has revealed "elevated levels of bacteria" in Lodi Lake, leading to the prohibition of swimming in its waters. According to FOX40, the lake closure will remain in effect until further notice, starting this Wednesday.
Moose Boats Delivers M3-36 Monohull to the Woodbridge Fire District
Moose Boats, LLC a boat designer and manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to deliver a powerful customized M3-36 monohull to the Woodbridge Fire District. The M3 will serve as a fireboat in the San Joaquin Delta. The build features twin 300 HP Mercury outboards with a...
5 people injured after Highway 88 car crash in San Joaquin County
LOCKEFORD, Calif. — Five people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 88 in Lockeford, officials said. California Highway Patrol was dispatched around 3 p.m. to the crash site between East Kettleman and Harney lanes, CHP logs show. Four people were driven to a nearby...
Families hit Lodi Lake to cool off from scorching temperatures
LODI — Scorching temperatures expected across California are forcing families to either stay inside or find ways to keep cool.At Lodi Lake, dozens of families were trying their best to combat the heat this holiday week."We'll probably just picnic it and kayak a little bit," Catheryn Sene said.Sene and her family visited the lake from Tracy to cool off on the water. She was planning to go to the beachfront along the lake, but it was closed as crews prepared for their 4th of July celebrations.The rest of the lake is still accessible."We didn't know the beach was closed, so...
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