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Car crash reported on Howard Road in San Joaquin County
STOCKTON, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning at Howard and Roberts roads west of French Camp in San Joaquin County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the scene around 4:49 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, but a vehicle somehow went...
San Joaquin County officials, homeless react to Gov. Newsom's order to clear encampments
STOCKTON – California state and county leaders now have to follow an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove homeless encampments or could face repercussions. County officials in San Joaquin County are waiting to iron out the details since some of their colleagues are off this week, but the county says they expect to follow this order. Meanwhile, some people who are unhoused in Stockton have one question: Where do we go now? Dozens of unhoused people live at a homeless encampment along Interstate 5 just off Monte Diablo Avenue in Stockton. Their encampments are the only place...
Stockton-area girls volleyball: Top 10 volleyball teams ahead of the 2024-25 season
With the 2024-25 school year rapidly approaching, fall sports are preparing to kick off another year of high school sports in the 209. Girls volleyball is one of those sports gearing up to show that San Joaquin County has some of the best teams in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Last season, two blue banners were brought back to the area and St. Mary’s and Ripon Christian girls' volleyball teams won SJS Division 1 and 4 championships, respectively. The...
Padilla’s party in the park reportedly violated Stockton City Council funding rules
Stockton City Councilmember Michele Padilla may have run afoul of council policy at a community event she hosted over the weekend by providing a public platform for local candidates seeking political office. The event reportedly cost more than $10,000 to host and was paid for with City Council discretionary funding,...
Sacramento Valley Under Red Flag Warning Amid Critical Fire Conditions and Park Fire Battle
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has flagged a critical fire weather situation, issuing a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Valley and nearby regions until 11 PM tonight. The alert underscores the persisting peril of wildfire escalation fueled by low humidity and strengthening southerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
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