Stockton police officers make thousands less than their counterparts in nearby cities, a sticking point that has held up contract negotiations between the city and its police union. Both starting and maximum annual salaries for the department’s rank and file officers and sergeants range anywhere from as little as about $12,000 to nearly $40,000 less … Continue reading Stockton cops make notably less than those in other San Joaquin County cities
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Why Marsh Creek doesn’t flood anymore
A man and toddler rode bikes just before sunset in mid December alongside Marsh Creek near Dainty Avenue and Central Boulevard in Brentwood. The creek’s shallow stream of water had a steady flow as it traveled through the openings beneath the deck of the Dainty Avenue bridge. The area had received nearly 3 inches of … Continue reading Why Marsh Creek doesn’t flood anymore
Central California has been at 0% ICU capacity for weeks. Here’s what that means
For weeks public health and state officials have warned that Central and Southern California hospitals are quickly running out of intensive care unit beds for coronavirus patients ahead of a presumed post-holiday surge. But what exactly does it mean to be at 0% ICU capacity? San Joaquin County's seven hospitals have 99 licensed ICU beds, … Continue reading Central California has been at 0% ICU capacity for weeks. Here’s what that means
San Joaquin County COVID-19 deaths far surpass those caused by the flu over past 10 years
COVID-19 has killed more people in San Joaquin County since March than the flu has over the past 10 years combined. More than 700 San Joaquin County residents have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began, while county public health data show the flu killed just under 100 people from 2010 to 2020. It's … Continue reading San Joaquin County COVID-19 deaths far surpass those caused by the flu over past 10 years
Low-barrier, winter homeless shelter for single women now open in Stockton
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless opened a winter shelter for single women this past week. The new low-barrier accommodations is the first of its kind in Stockton. The shelter has long offered low-barrier beds to men, meaning they don't have to pass a drug test to check in for the night, as well as separate … Continue reading Low-barrier, winter homeless shelter for single women now open in Stockton
Villapudua, Patti show support for SJ County salons closed amid COVID-19 lockdown orders
Elected officials joined a news conference Thursday afternoon to show support for local salons and other businesses that have been shuttered by state lockdown orders. San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti and state Assemblyman Carlos Villapudua joined Pomp Salon co-owner Dino Ballin and Fred Jones of the Professional Beauty Federation of California at Ballin's salon located in Lincoln Center in north Stockton. … Continue reading Villapudua, Patti show support for SJ County salons closed amid COVID-19 lockdown orders
Stockton business owner: ‘I’m absolutely, no way, a hundred percent, not going to close’
STOCKTON — Some business owners in Stockton have said they won't comply with a state directive that they shut down again or stop offering certain services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dino Ballin, of Pomp Salon, Stockton, said that the science doesn't support letting establishments such as shopping malls and home improvement stores remain open and … Continue reading Stockton business owner: ‘I’m absolutely, no way, a hundred percent, not going to close’
How much of California has been scorched by latest wildfires? An area larger than Delaware
Hundreds of wildfires ignited across California in the past two weeks have collectively burned an area larger than the state of Delaware and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (Cal Fire) reported Wednesday that thousands of lighting strikes since Aug. 15 are responsible … Continue reading How much of California has been scorched by latest wildfires? An area larger than Delaware
Anheuser-Busch wants in on Sacramento’s booming craft beer scene
About a half-dozen large blue shipping containers sit arranged in a square behind a chain-link fence on the corner of L and 19th streets in Sacramento. Stacks of wooden barrels perch on top of one container, while another houses brewing equipment. Tables and strings of lights stretch across a courtyard still under construction. Golden Road … Continue reading Anheuser-Busch wants in on Sacramento’s booming craft beer scene
Success, controversy follow new Stockton city manager
Stockton’s new city manager Harry E. Black has a career marked by both successes and controversy. Black’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Stockton City Council Tuesday night after being chosen from a pool of four finalists. He will officially start his new job with the city in February. Before coming to Stockton, Black served … Continue reading Success, controversy follow new Stockton city manager
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