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Camping World Location Ordered to Take Down American Flag
If you have never been to a Camping World megastore, you quite possibly have noticed one on the side of the highway at some point. They are known for their large one-of-a-kind buildings, and their giant American flags that fly out front of each location. Camping World Location Ordered to...
Injury crash reported on Highway 33 in San Joaquin County
VERNALIS, Calif. — At least one person was reportedly injured in a crash on Highway 33 in Vernalis on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews are responding to the highway at State Route 132 for an overturned vehicle reported around 3:55 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that at...
California county allows Camping World store to keep flying its American flag
FRENCH CAMP, Calif. (TND) — The California county that took issue with a Camping World store’s 130-foot-tall flagpole decided Thursday to allow the pole and the flag to stay up. San Joaquin County told The National Desk (TND) that day its Code Enforcement Division was discussing the pole...
O, say can you see: American flag flies again, legally, at California retailer
San Joaquin County officials are flagging what one supervisor is calling a savvy marketing campaign cloaked as patriotism by recreational-vehicle giant Camping World. The nation's largest retailer of RVs and RV-related accessories and services is flying a giant American flag again outside its store in the Northern California town of French Camp.
Suspects in San Joaquin County freeway shooting arrested in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. — The suspects in a San Joaquin County freeway shooting were found hiding in a structure at an Oakland homeless camp Monday. According to the California Highway Patrol, the shooting dates back to Aug. 4. Police responded to a reported shooting along westbound Highway 120 near Main Street. No one was hurt.
Camping World proudly raises huge American flag that local officials ordered taken down: ‘Symbolism about how we feel about this country’
The Stars and Stripes is back in business. A California RV dealership is defiantly displaying the massive American flag that it was told to take down by local officials earlier this year — despite proudly flying similarly sized versions of the Stars and Stripes at its more than 250 other locations across the country without issue. Camping World on Interstate 5 outside Stockton is well known for the giant Old Glory flying over its grounds — but in April, San Joaquin County Community Development ordered that it be taken down for safety reasons and lack of a permit, Fox40 reported. County...
District-wide cell phone ban goes into effect at Lincoln Unified in San Joaquin County
STOCKTON – Students at Lincoln Unified returned to class, but this time without their cell phones as a district-wide cell phone ban went into effect for the school year.While some parents like it, some have concerns, with safety being top of mind.Some parents applaud the new ban on cell phones at Lincoln Unified."I think it's a great thing, I think kids should pay more attention to what's going on in class than fidgeting on their phones, playing with their phones," David Medina said.Medina has twins who go to Lincoln High School and dropped them off for their first day.He likes...
Convicted California serial killer found dead in prison cell
STOCKTON, Calif. - A convicted serial killer was found dead last week at a state prison in San Joaquin County but the circumstances surrounding the death have not been released. Morris Solomon Jr., 80, was serving his time at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton and was found dead...
Outbreak of Valley fever at California music festival highlights the fungus' growing threat
Cases of Valley fever, a fungal infection, have been climbing in California in recent years. Five cases identified among people who attended a music festival in the state are an example of the fungus' threat. Climate change is creating more opportunities for the fungus, called coccidioides, to proliferate. An outbreak...
Manteca is one of California's fastest-growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
MANTECA, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest-growing cities in California is in San Joaquin County. Manteca ranks #4, according to the state’s finance department. Growth can mean more jobs, investment and business opportunities. Manteca mayor Gary Singh says he grew up and went to...
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