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Depot fire chief resigns after less than seven months
After less than seven months on the job, the fire chief of the agency that oversees the Tracy and Sharpe defense depots, abruptly resigned Monday.
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Accused Killer Can Plead To Avoid Death Penalty
A man whom authorities say strangled seven women throughout Central California is getting a chance to plead guilty to murders to avoid the death penalty.
I-5 Strangler will be allowed to plead guilty, avoid death sentence
A prosecutor said today he would allow Roger Kibbe, the so-called I-5 Strangler, to plead guilty to six murders and serve life in prison rather than face the death sentence in trial.
Barney: Michael Jackson, the media and the death of a global superstar
In this magazine cover image released by Jet magazine, the late Michael Jackson graces the cover of the latest issue of "Jet" magazine, available on newsstands on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
A dozen inmates at San Joaquin County jail are being treated for the swine flu. Public health officials confirmed the cases Tuesday saying all 12 prisoners were tested for the H1N1 virus after showing signs of the flu.
Editorial: Fireworks sale decision should be left to Bay Area counties
WE HAVE BEEN fortunate in the Bay Area with rising temperatures, lower humidity and dry grassy locations that we haven't experienced a significant firestorm recently.
Racquetball Instructor Accused Of Sex Crimes
A Stockton racquetball instructor has been arrested on suspicion of sex crimes, police said Tuesday.
The ongoing state budget crisis is being reflected in more than eleven-hundred layoffs in the San Joaquin County educational system.
STOCKTON - The last day of the San Joaquin County Fair ended with a record - for high temperatures.
The last day of the San Joaquin County Fair ended with a record - for high temperatures.
Trainer Lloyd Mason Collects 1,000th Win
Sent off as the favorite, the 3-year-old Catienus gelding rallied three wide in the stretch run of the 1 1/16-mile maiden claiming race.
SUV crashes into apartment in San Ramon; timing saves elderly resident.
SUV CRASHES INTO APARTMENT: An elderly woman narrowly escaped being struck by an SUV that came crashing through her San Ramon apartment early Saturday morning, just seconds after she had gotten up to use the bathroom.
Bill could be hefty for San Joaquin County to revive pension fund
San Joaquin County's public pension fund took a beating last year, and it could cost county government millions of dollars to make up the difference at a time when dollars are scarce.
San Joaquin Court Workers OK Furlough Days 9min
San Joaquin County court workers have agreed to furloughs one day each month. The furlough days will shut down courts one day per month.
'Safe and sane' fireworks on sale Saturday in Manteca, Ripon; on...
More people may be staying at home this year to celebrate the Independence Day weekend because of the slumping economy, but if they celebrate with fireworks, they could face a $1,000 fine or even jail time, unless they live in one of five Bay Area cities.
Clinic for veterans to open in Fremont
Local veterans won't have to travel as far for a doctor's appointment beginning in early 2010.
Lawyer for accused Tracy doctor won't fight judge choice
The attorney for a cosmetic surgeon indicted on charges he sexually assaulted dozens of women in his Tracy office said Wednesday that he will not challenge a judge assigned to oversee his client's trial.
Nurses To Speak Out At County Budget Hearing Wednesday
RNs Protest Cuts to Public Health, Pediatrics, TB Clinic, and Other Outpatient Services at San Joaquin County San Joaquin registered nurses Wednesday will protest proposed cuts in public healthcare services that they say will hit especially hard against children and families in San Joaquin County.
Round-up of San Joaquin County news
TREE PLANTING TO HONOR slaying VICTIM: The public is invited to honor the memory of Sandra Cantu at 10 a.m. today at Kenner Park, 1850 Kavanagh Ave.
Round-up of San Joaquin County news
San Francisco police say the man accused of killing a father and his two sons in a fatal drive-by shooting told them he didn't do it.
Fair returns to San Joaquin, along with horse racing
Bring out the corn dogs and dust off the midway, it's fair time in San Joaquin County.