San Joaquin County Local News

An analysis has been released indicating the cost of construction of the 45 mile long Delta Tunnel would be $20.1 billion, to be paid by a group of 29 water agencies.

The Manteca City Council is moving forward to increase maximum member compensation from the current $600 per month to a maximum of $1900 per month, to take effect in December.

The Thomas Toy Community Center at Fremont and Yosemite Avenue held an open house on May 17 ahead of its official opening in September.

Residents and supporters of self-governing homeless "Camp Resolution" marched to Sacramento city hall on May 15 in opposition of city plans to close the camp.

Mosquito vector control agencies are preparing for mosquito season in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties.

In their May 14 meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved $1.1 million in increased funding to be distributed across 19 fire districts in the county.

The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.

The City of Manteca has deployed additional license plate readers and red light cameras to fight crime and reduce traffic incidents.

Sacramento is seeking public comment on its "Urban Forrest Plan" to increase the trees in the city with priority given to areas in North and South Sacramento.

Lodi House Executive Director Shelby Young announced she is resigning after leading the organization for the last eight years.

CEO Carrie Grover officiated at the ribbon cutting of the new Tracy Tracy Community Connections Center at 95 West 11th Street.

Monthly water use in Manteca is almost 90 million gallons less than in 2013, despite a population growth of 17,000 since.

Two bicycle rodeos hosted by the Ripon Police Department will take place at the Ripon Community Center in May.

More than 6,000 residents live outside the targeted 5-minute accident, fire and police response-time zone in southwest Manteca.

Development of hundreds of homes is being proposed for North Tully Road.

More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.

At many universities across the country, graduation for the Class of 2024 will feel more like making it through airport security than a procession through a free-flowing campus green or a cheering stadium crowd.

Statements by two Tracy City Councilmembers have been issued announcing their candidacy for mayor.

The City Council of Lodi unanimously approved the appointment of Scott Carney as City Manager.

Central Valley District 9 Congressman Josh Harder announced $850,000 in federal funds towards construction of a new community center in Manteca for American Legion Post 249.