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Suspects from Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy arrested in armed robbery of San Jose family

Three suspects were arrested weeks after an August armed robbery of a family at their San Jose home, police said on Monday.

San Jose, CA · 1d

FOX40

Man dead after being hit by big rig in Stockton

(FOX40.COM) — A 57-year-old man died after being hit by a big rig in Stockton on Monday, officials announced. According to the Stockton Police Department, officers responded to the area of south Lincoln Street and west Worth Street on a report of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian around 6:02 p.m. Upon arrival […]

Stockton, CA · 22h

CBS Sacramento

Suspect in kidnapping, killing of Tracy man appears in court after extradition from Mexico

One of three suspects accused in the kidnapping and killing of a Tracy man made his first court appearance Monday, a week after he was captured in Mexico and extradited to San Joaquin County.

Tracy, CA · 1d

CBS Sacramento

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Stolen Sinclair dinosaur found in Stockton, suspect arrested

Deputies say the dinosaur changed hands before being found with a bag over its head.

Stockton, CA · 2d

FOX40

Man shot in Stockton, suspect at large

(FOX40.COM) — A man was shot Sunday night in Stockton, officials said. At about 7:17 p.m., two men, aged 21 and 20, were driving near San Carlos Way and San Antonio Drive when they heard several gunshots near their vicinity. The 21-year-old man then sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a nearby hospital […]

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A Beloved East Bay Ice Cream Shop Is Closing — Its Final Day Is Sunday

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – Fosters Freeze, located at 1593 First Street in downtown Livermore, will serve its final customers on Sunday, November 15, 2026, bringing an end to a local tradition that stretches back to the 1950s. The reason for the closure isn’t declining business or a dispute with the...

The Stockton Record

2026 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football playoff brackets revealed

The wait is over. The road to a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football championship is officially set. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the section unveiled its 2026 high school football playoff brackets during its annual selection show, bringing good news for more than half of San Joaquin County's 26 teams. Fourteen earned spots in the eight-team, three-round postseason brackets, while six others received invitations to the second year of the section's bowl games . So who's in? Who's out? And which county teams have a legitimate shot at bringing home a section title? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Here is the link for the live football reveal show. https://t.co/RgUFESPZnH — Sac-Joaquin MaxPreps (@SacMaxPreps) November 8, 2026 First, a quick explanation of how the playoff brackets come together. Each of the section's eight divisions features an eight-team bracket. Every official league receives one automatic qualifier, with the remaining spots awarded to at-large teams based on MaxPreps division rankings. Those rankings come from a completely computer-driven system based on games played and recorded in MaxPreps. No coaches' polls. No media votes. No enrollment-based adjustments. Just the results entered into the database. After the field is finalized, a seeding

San Joaquin County, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

Fosters Freeze in Livermore to serve final frosties this Sunday

The family-run Fosters Freeze in Livermore will close for good on Sunday as its owner retires. Known for its burgers, shakes and soft-serve ice cream, Fosters Freeze has been a mainstay on First Street for generations of residents since it opened in 1955. “Thank you for your loyalty, your kindness...

CBS Sacramento

Ripon approves restrictions on feeding stray and feral cats on public property

The Ripon City Council unanimously approved new restrictions on feeding stray and feral cats on public property, despite opposition from animal advocates who say the rules could make it harder to care for the animals.

Ripon, CA · 14h

hoodline.com

Stockton’s Sun-Soaked 70s to Be Washed Out by Friday Storms

Stockton is heading into a classic Valley weather whiplash: sunny 70s through Thursday, followed by rain, possible thunderstorms and a much cooler weekend. Tuesday will be clear and warm, with a high near 74 after a chilly start around 50 degrees. By Friday, the forecast takes a decidedly wetter turn.

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Stockton seeking public input on downtown revitalization plan

(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton is inviting residents to an open house event on Thursday to learn about and submit feedback on the city’s “vision for downtown revitalization.” The city said the Thrive Downtown project is centered around infill housing, economic opportunity, historic preservation, and activation of key downtown assets. A report published by […]

Stockton, CA · 18h

livermorevine.com

Firefighters extinguish ‘fast-moving’ apartment fire in Livermore

A fire early Saturday morning damaged two second-floor apartments on Carmen Avenue in Livermore before being extinguished by firefighters, according to the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Local 1974 union. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and Livermore Police Department responded about 2:40 a.m. Nov. 7 to the apartment fire, in which police officers found...

stocktonia.org

Now police say October marked first month without a homicide in Stockton since 2019

When Stocktonia approached Stockton Police to ask whether going without a single homicide in all of October was a record, the staff did a little research and found that there hadn’t been a murder-free month in the city since October, 2022. Well, officers have dug a little deeper and...

The Stockton Record

San Joaquin County flag football 2026 stat leaders and top performers

This one’s for the flag football junkies . The stat nerds. The ones who live for numbers . They don’t stop at the final score — they want the details. The box scores. The breakdowns. Who threw it, who ran it, who stopped it. The ones who can’t wait to let their friends know who led San Joaquin County flag football in every category before the morning coffee is even poured. Because sure, the scoreboard matters — but the numbers tell the truth. The Record tallied stats for the county’s top passers, rushers and receivers on offense. On defense, the leaders in tackles, sacks and interceptions. Here are the 2026 San Joaquin County flag football stat leaders. Note: Stats reflect players’ primary positions only — passing for quarterbacks, rushing for backs, receiving for wideouts. Many yardage and touchdown totals are even higher when you factor in their all-around production. Top passers Manteca's Lily Dundas — 4,334 yards, 55 touchdowns, 28 interceptions Sierra's Tessa Zalunardo — 4,110 yards, 45 touchdowns, 24 interceptions Edison's Jaylah Alcon — 3,863 yards, 20 touchdowns, 19 interceptions Tokay's Asha Virk — 3,782 yards, 45 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Kimball's Leianna DePerio — 3,644 yards, 22 touchdowns, 17

San Joaquin County, CA · 1d

The Stockton Record

Incumbents hold leads in Stockton area Assembly races

Incumbents Heath Flora and Rhodesia Ransom appeared firmly in control of their California Assembly races as updated vote totals continued to favor both candidates As of Nov. 9, Flora led challenger Matthew Adams in the Assembly District 9 race, 56.9% to 43.1%. In Assembly District 13, Ransom held 66.7% of the vote, while challenger Tom Patti had 33.3%. Adams was not ready to concede in a Nov. 9 interview with The Stockton Record, saying he was "waiting on the next release." Patti, meanwhile, thanked his supporters in a Nov. 9 statement to The Stockton Record and attributed his apparent loss to a broader trend he saw in the midterm elections nationwide. "We clearly see that the country and the region have chosen to go a certain path," Patti said. "The results are the results." Ransom was hopeful in a Nov. 5 statement. "I’m grateful for everyone across District 13 who has stood with us and believed in the work we’re doing," Ransom said. "As votes continue to come in, I’m encouraged by the support we’re seeing and proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past two years." More: Election results for key San Joaquin County races District 9 includes parts

Pleasanton Weekly

Remembering ‘the Lipper,’ a local golf legend

In the Northern California golf circles, well, probably in an even bigger circle than NorCal, mention “the Lipper” and everyone knew who you were talking about. Born Dan Lippstreu on Dec. 11, 1941, Lipper was the head golf pro at Las Positas College for 35 years, becoming one of golf’s most respected people in the Bay Area.

The Stockton Record

Padilla still leads Stockton City Council D1 race, election results show

Stockton City Council District 1 incumbent Michele Padilla could be heading toward reelection, according to the latest election results posted Friday. Padilla, who took the council seat in 2023, is running against retired law enforcement officer Tamica Small , who vowed to bring accountability, consistency and cooperation if elected. As of 5:17 p.m. Friday, semi-official election results showed Padilla with 57.10% of the vote, while Small had 42.90%. The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters said 167,288 ballots had been counted out of 415,611 registered voters, representing a turnout of 40.3%. The Registrar of Voters is still counting ballots, meaning the results remain unofficial. In the June primary election, Padilla also led with 4,844 votes, or 49.11%, while Small received 2,722 votes, or 27.60%, according to the official election results. More: Election results for key San Joaquin County races The Stockton City Council is the city's primary legislative body. It approves the city budget, levies taxes and makes or amends city laws, policies and ordinances. The City Council has seven members, including the mayor. The mayor is elected at large, while the other six members are elected from the city's six districts. District 1 is located in the northernmost part

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