San Joaquin County Local News


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Donate to the LA Wildfire Recovery Fund

02/03/2025

The California Community Foundation is accepting donations to help the folks impacted by the fires in Southern California. Consider donating today.

About That Trump-Ordered San Joaquin Valley Water Release...

02/01/2025

Read on to learn more about the Trump-ordered "emergency" release of water from two San Joaquin Valley reservoirs and how it is literally going down the drain (and not to preserve LA from fires as claimed).

Tracy Businesses Going Green

01/31/2025

Read on for more information about the Tracy Earth Project and Tracy Chamber of Commerce collaboration in launching the Tracy Green Business Network.

Tracy Planning Commission Considers Business Park

01/31/2025

In their January 22 meeting, the City of Tracy Planning Commission considered a proposed business park on 169 acres. Read on to learn more about the project and how to give your feedback before the public comment deadline of February 10.

Tracy Planning Commission Approves Condominium Project

01/31/2025

Read on to learn more about the 36-unit condominium project on C Street recently approved by the City of Tracy Planning Commission.

Manteca Reconsiders Location for New Police Station

01/31/2025

Read on to learn more about the $56 million City of Manteca project to build a new police station, and the shift from the planned location at West Yosemite Avenue to one to be determined.

Charging Forward: ‘Lithium Valley’ Could Offer Prosperity for Marginalized Area of California

01/31/2025

CHRIS BENNER AND MANUEL PASTOR have had front row seats to the changes taking place in the so-called Lithium Valley, the region around the Salton Sea, where a network of companies have hatched a plan for local and state government entities to mine vast quantities of lithium to use in the batteries that power electric vehicles.

Federal Judge Dismisses Case Claiming Community College Diversity Policies Infringe on Academic Freedom

01/31/2025

Plaintiffs claimed that being evaluated on their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles is unconstitutional and has a chilling effect on their free speech rights.

California Monarchs See Steep Decline

01/30/2025

The number of monarch butterflies overwintering in California are at a near-record low, and the wiping out of the Topanga butterfly habitat by the LA fires has made matters worse. Read on to learn more.

Over $4 Billion in LA Fire Claims Distributed, More to Come

01/30/2025

Insurance companies have paid out $4.2 billion in claims so far to survivors of the Los Angeles County fires, the state Insurance Department said Thursday.

"Fentanyl High" Screening on February 26

01/30/2025

A free screening of Fentanyl High, a film exploring teen exposure to fentanyl, will be held on February 26. Read on for more information about the film and how you can attend.

Woodrow Park Splash Pad Advancing

01/30/2025

The Manteca City Council is sending the $2.9 million Woodrow Park splash pad project out to bid. Read on to learn more about the project and when construction is projected to be completed.

Highway 99 Austin Road Overpass Demolition Underway

01/30/2025

Read on to learn more about the demolition of the Austin Road overpass over Highway 99, and when it will be replaced.

River Islands Continues to Grow

01/30/2025

Read on to learn more about upcoming developments in River Islands at Lathrop, including a new rental neighborhood and grocery store.

Levee Repairs Completed

01/30/2025

Repairs to the Victoria Island Levee have been complete, just in time as an atmospheric river approaches the region. Read on to learn more.

New Regulations Proposed for Battery Energy Storage Facilities Following Moss Landing Fire

01/29/2025

In the wake of the fire earlier this month at Vistra Corporation’s Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California Public Utilities Commission has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.

More CSU Budget Cuts Proposed

01/29/2025

Struggling with prior cuts, California State University calls latest proposed budget cuts unacceptable. Read on to learn more.

Artificial Intelligence Is Bringing Nuclear Power Back From the Dead — Maybe Even in California

01/29/2025

Energy demands from big tech, including for AI, has elected officials giving an old power source a second look.

Manteca Mayor Pushes for Veterans Plaza

01/29/2025

Read on learn about Manteca Mayor Gary Singh's desire to build a plaza honoring local veterans.

Despite Rapid Growth, Manteca Following Growth Management Ordinance

01/28/2025

Read on to learn more about the City of Manteca's "growth management ordinance," and how the city remains in compliance despite a record year of new housing permits.