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Panhandler's fight of 'sit-lie' ban continues
Victor Frost and the City of Palo Alto remain locked in a legal struggle that shows no sign of a speedy resolution.
911 briefs -- Published July 16, 2008
A 54-year-old boater was arrested Sunday evening after he jumped from a sheriff's patrol boat as deputies were giving him a sobriety test.
Victor nursery fire investigated
The Mokelumne Fire District is investigating the cause of a fire Saturday that burned seven sheds at a nursery in Victor.
San Joaquin County adds itself to green-conscious list
San Joaquin County joined the cool crowd Tuesday morning when the Board of Supervisors signed onto a "Cool Counties" declaration to tackle climate change by reducing local emissions of so-called greenhouse ...
Classical Compiled by Sari Heifetz. California Philharmonic Victor Vener conducts the orchestra in the program 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Meets Puccini,' featuring excerpts from 'The Phantom of the ...
Board approves DUI class provider
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday gave approval to a nonprofit organization seeking to provide court-imposed classes for San Joaquin County drivers convicted of driving under the influence.
Rate increase is too much, some supervisors say
The final steps toward passing a $1.28 billion county budget could be measured in small bills.
The closure of the Krikorian theaters building in Chino came as a shock to Rahn Osborne as he drove past its vacant marquee Tuesday.
San Joaquin County OKs $1.28 billion budget
San Joaquin County policymakers gave the final nod to a $1.28 billion budget Thursday after two days of hearings to fine-tune the 2008-09 financial plan.
Museums plan July exhibits from natural to surreal
All things American burst forth in July, and what's more American than wild animals native to the land? The Haggin Museum The Haggin Museum celebrates with a 70-piece exhibit of John James Audubon's Animals of ...
Federal appeals court overturns death sentence in 1981 murder case
For the third time, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the death sentence of a San Joaquin County man convicted in the bludgeoning murder of a young Victor woman during a burglary 27 years ...
Families camp in the same cherry farms where they earn a living
Wood smoke curled up from fire pits dug between trees in a cherry orchard northeast of Stockton.
A massive shift of county departments into new offices could also set in motion a long-term plan to reshape a part of downtown Stockton, increasing its role as a hub of numerous government services, anchored by ...
With court ruling taking effect Monday, area congregations grapple with gay marriage
Carl Costas / Sacramento Bee file, 2006 Rabbi Mona Alfi leads Congregation B'nai Israel in a service.
2 arrested, cocaine, 166 marijuana plants seized
A man and woman were arrested Tuesday evening after one of them was seen allegedly selling drugs and a search warrant turned up 166 marijuana plants and other drugs at the South Ash Street home they share.
Learning the danger of strangers
At the age of 81, Eldred "Mac" McCaughna has a somewhat unusual hobby: He drives around San Joaquin County encouraging children to kick at him, scream and shout "no" at him.
One board race heads to runoff
It appeared that the November runoff election to replace outgoing District 1 Supervisor Steve Gutierrez will be between his legislative aide and a member of the San Joaquin County Board of Education.
S.J. County board works on beauty within building
When the county's new administration building opens in downtown Stockton next year, an outside fountain and an inside work by a renowned artist will be among $1.6 million worth of art included in the $109 ...
In 'diverse district,' four seek to take place of termed-out Mow
District 3 begins at the western border of San Joaquin County, running into the fringe of Stockton, with appendages containing all or parts of other San Joaquin cities.
911 calls -- Published May 14, 2008
There were 104 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday. via RecordNET