Manteca Fire Department starts weed abatement program to reduce fire hazards
The Manteca Fire Department is taking action and trying to get ahead of this fire season by asking residents to reduce fire danger or face fines.
Stockton expands contract with Flock Safety after public pushback regarding data sharing
For over an hour ahead of Tuesday's vote, residents voiced their concerns about Flock Safety, a company used by many cities across the country that some are now parting ways with over data-sharing concerns.
Lodi Wine Festival brings much needed support following release of Grape Crush Report
More than 2,000 people already have their Saturday plans in place. They'll all be heading to the Lodi Wine Festival.
Lodi Fire Department's new advanced life support proving to save lives
The Lodi Fire Department has taken major strides to help bring advanced life support services to the community, something not seen in the city since the 1970s.
City of Lodi enforces new parking rules around Lodi Lake, issuing tickets
The City of Lodi has begun enforcing its new parking rules at Lodi Lake, put in place after numerous complaints from neighbors.
San Joaquin County farmers feel impact of record-breaking diesel prices
California continues to face limited refinery capacity amid the ongoing war in Iran, disrupting global shipments.
Videos show bright fireball over Northern California sky Sunday
An apparent large meteor lit up the skies over Northern California over the weekend.
Manteca launches new pilot program to create more food truck opportunities
Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.
Abnormally warm March brings early start to rattlesnake season in the Central Valley
Early warm temperatures are bringing an early start to rattlesnake season across the Central Valley.
San Joaquin Farm Bureau, fire crews share concerns amid unseasonable heatwave
Fire crews and farmers are staying alert as temperatures across the Central Valley continue to break records.
Man caught trying to steal hundreds of gallons of diesel from Lodi gas station
It was all caught on camera last week and was brought to a halt, all thanks to an observant bystander who noticed something suspicious.
Ripon Fire District seeking to fill much needed staff through Proposition 218
Ripon sometimes has to call in for backup from neighboring fire departments like Manteca Fire. In some of these cases, they say this can increase response times from five minutes to 15 minutes.
After 30 years, a Lodi bookstore is changing hands to three local sisters
The three sisters are considering hosting a soft launch opening to introduce themselves to the community and reintroduce Tom's Used Books.
Stockton Unified reports jump in early reading scores after new literacy program
After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.
California gas prices jump as Iran conflict impacts fuel markets, AAA says
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.