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'This is all they have': Manteca residents push to get another public pool
MANTECA, Calif. — Taking a dip in the pool on a hot day is an easy way to relax in the summer. But for residents in one San Joaquin County town, the lack of options can be stressful. The Lincoln Pool in Manteca was built in the 1960s and...
US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
SJC Public Services recuperate from global computer outage
Around 5 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, the Stockton Police Department experienced a technical glitch that affected the onboard computers in the department’s squad cars. Police officers were unable to connect to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), which gives law enforcement access to information vital to their duty as well as a messaging system for federal, inter-state and local law enforcement.
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
Vehicle fire reported on Interstate 5 in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — A vehicle fire was reported on the northbound Interstate 5 in Stockton on Friday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the fire near Eight Mile Road around 4:30 p.m. The California Highway Patrol's online logs indicate that no injuries were reported. Drivers are advised to...
Red Cross opens second evacuation shelter at Lake Isabella Senior Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A second Red Cross evacuation shelter has opened at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, located at 6405 Lake Isabella as of Friday. Residents forced to evacuate due to the Borel Fire are welcome. The first evacuation location, the Tehachapi Education Center, is is available for...
WATCH: Liberty HS senior catches, squats 290-pound shark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Liberty High School senior caught and squatted a 290-pound shark off the Port Hueneme Pier on Sunday. The teen is identified as Connor Mullen and he plays football for Liberty. Connor was fishing with his grandparents when he caught the shark. Connor and his family are waiting to hear from […]
Adoption fees waived for puppies at this Fresno shelter
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Those looking for a furry addition to their family in Fresno are invited to take a look at the several puppies looking for a home at the Fresno Animal Center. Officials with the Fresno Animal Center say they have over 100 puppies looking to be fostered or adopted. Because of this, […]
Peach Festival in Folsom returns Sunday, August 4th
All things peachy in Historic Folsom for 11th annual event. Folsom, Calif.- The return of the Annual Peach Festival in Folsom happens on Sunday, August 4th at the plaza of Historic Folsom. In 2024, it’s just $5 for an All Day Pass for Kids Carnival Games!. A family-friendly favorite...
Maddalena Named 49er Festival Grand Marshal Ahead Of Olympics
Groveland, CA — Groveland native Sagen Maddalena will compete in three shooting competitions at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The opening ceremony kicks things off this evening and the first shooting competitions commence on Saturday. Maddalena, 30, is a sergeant in the US Army Marksmanship Unit. The daughter of Randy and Susan Maddalena, she first became interested in shooting through the local 4-H program. Later she went on to compete with one of the top rifle collegiate programs in the country at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
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