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San Joaquin County Local News


Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

Gavin Newsom Pledged to Release His Tax Returns Every Year. The Last One Was for 2020

11/19/2024

Gov. Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven’t been made public recently. He had pledged to release his tax returns.

A California Child Tested Positive for Bird Flu. Here’s Why This Case Is Different

11/19/2024

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California’s Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

California’s Slow Vote Count Sows Doubt. Here’s How One Group Is Trying to Fix That

11/19/2024

The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.

Repairs Underway on Leaking Delta Levee

11/19/2024

Read on for updated information about repairs to a leaking and damaged levee on Victoria Island which was the subject of an emergency declaration by San Joaquin County.

Escalon Holiday Parade Set for December 7

11/19/2024

Read on for details about the Escalon Holiday Parade on December and the vendor booths, food, activities and music around Main Street Park.

Red Light Cameras Being Installed in Manteca

11/19/2024

Read on for details about the new red light cameras being installed at five intersections in Manteca.

Growth Funds New Park

11/19/2024

Learn more about the 2-acre park being funded by a large apartment development in Manteca.

How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry

11/18/2024

Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election.

Lobbying Activity This Past Summer Cost a Record-Breaking $168 Million. Here’s What We Know.

11/18/2024

Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism, and a special one focusing on gas prices, powerful corporations poured in record-setting money to influence lawmakers.

Former Stockton Golf Course Considered for Homeless Campground

11/18/2024

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to acquire a 62-acre former golf course on North Wilson Way in Stockton and are considering using it for a homeless campground and other county facilities. Read on to learn more.

Manteca Christmas Parade Coming December 7

11/18/2024

Learn about the 52nd annual Manteca Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas Parade scheduled for December 7.

Stockton Youth Symphony Plays On

11/15/2024

After a four pause, the Stockton Youth Symphony is performing again. Read on to learn more about their plans for the future.

Manteca General Plan Calls for More Growth

11/15/2024

Read on to learn how the City of Manteca General Plan anticipates growth in the designated industrial zone, several future housing projects and options for a new road extension to connect with Highway 99.

Ripon Measure J Defeated

11/15/2024

Ripon voters failed to pass the Measure J $32million bond measure to upgrade school facilities. What happens now?

Sacramento Traffic Fatalities a 'State of Emergency'

11/15/2024

Get the details of the Sacramento City Council consideration of a Pedestrian Safety State of Emergency declaration and the increasing pedestrian and cyclist fatalities behind it.

Fewer Kids Are Going to California Public Schools. Is There a Right Way to Close Campuses?

11/14/2024

Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.

Area Rail Transportation Project Update

11/14/2024

Learn more about progress in funding and building out rail transportation options linking San Joaquin County with the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Manteca Moves Forward With New Schools

11/14/2024

In their November 12 meeting, the Manteca Unified School District Board of Trustees approved moving forward with plans to build three new K-8 schools. Click to learn more about funding and the proposed locations for the new schools.

Bikes for Kids to Donate 300 Bicycles

11/14/2024

Help Bikes for Kids meet their goal of refurbishing 300 previously owned bikes to be donated on December 14 to underprivileged children. Learn more and volunteer.

Ripon Eyes Water Project

11/14/2024

The City of Ripon is considering a $15.5 million project to access a new water supply. Click to find out more about this plan.

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