Wes Bowers
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Lodi, CA, United States
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Federal judge denies Lodi church’s complaint against city, county and state
A federal judge this week denied a Lodi church's complaint that its religious freedoms were violated by state and local stay at home orders during the → Read More
Federal judge denies Lodi church’s complaint against city, county and state
A federal judge this week denied a Lodi church’s complaint that its religious freedoms were violated by state and local stay at home orders during → Read More
Viaggio’s apology doesn’t soothe snub to gay wedding, couple says
LODI — A same-sex couple from Sacramento says they will not be having their wedding at an Acampo winery, even after the business apologized for → Read More
Stockton CarMax dealership gets a green light
STOCKTON — After more than a decade of filing applications and drawing up plans, a major used car dealership project was finally given the official green light to move forward.The Stockton City Council unanimously approved the environmental impact report and annexation request for the CarMax used car dealership to be located at the southwest corner of Hammer Lane and Maranatha Drive.“(CarMax… → Read More
Family sues, alleges sex abuse by Stockton swim coach
STOCKTON — The family of a girl who has claimed sexual abuse at the hands of a youth swim coach has taken legal action against the swim club → Read More
Stockton-Lodi area ranked the worst region to drive in California
STOCKTON — According to an Internet financial news and opinion outlet, the Stockton and Lodi metropolitan area is the worst region in California to drive. Last week, www.247wallst.com published an index composed of several driving-related factors identifying the worst metropolitan area to drive in each state. Statistics measured for the index included average commute time, fatal accident rates… → Read More
Erik Newman will remain Stockton's fire chief
STOCKTON — Stockton’s top fire official is staying put.Fire Chief Erik Newman was passed over for the top post within the San Francisco Fire → Read More
Port Commissioner Victor Mow pleads not guilty to charges in fatal crash
STOCKTON — Port Commissioner Victor Mow entered a plea in San Joaquin County Superior Court Tuesday morning related to the charge of vehicular → Read More
Stockton Fire Chief Erik Newman a candidate to lead San Francisco Fire Department
STOCKTON — Stockton Fire Chief Erik Newman is one of three candidates being considered to replace the fire chief in the City by the Bay, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.The San Francisco Fire Commission has submitted Newman’s name to Mayor London Breed, along with the city’s Deputy Chief of Administration, Jeanine Nicholson, and Fire Battalion Chief Michael Thompson, the Chronicle… → Read More
Report: Stockton fire chief a candidate in SF
STOCKTON — The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting Stockton Fire Chief Erik Newman is one of three candidates being considered to replace the fire chief in the City by the Bay.According to the Chronicle, the San Francisco Fire Commission has given Newman’s name to Mayor London Breed, along with the city’s Deputy Chief of Administration, Jeanine Nicholson, and Fire Battalion Chief Michael… → Read More
Report: Stockton fire chief a candidate in SF
STOCKTON — The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting Stockton Fire Chief Erik Newman is one of three candidates being considered to replace the fire chief in the City by the Bay.According to the Chronicle, the San Francisco Fire Commission has given Newman’s name to Mayor London Breed, along with the city’s Deputy Chief of Administration, Jeanine Nicholson, and Fire Battalion Chief Michael… → Read More
Alleged car thief dies after confrontation in Stockton
STOCKTON — Residents in the 300 block of East Jackson Street saw a suspicious man near a parked car at 9:32 p.m. Sunday and confronted him.A struggle ensued, and the residents were able to overpower the man and restrain him, police said.[gh:iframe src=" → Read More
Cal Water seeking to combine Stockton, Dixon districts
STOCKTON — Thousands of Stockton residents served by the California Water Service Company could see slight rate increases on their bills in 2020 if the agency is allowed to consolidate two of its districts.Cal Water is holding a public hearing to discuss the consolidation and rate increase at 6 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of the Stockton State Building, 31 East Channel St.The San Jose-based… → Read More
Stockton cannabis: Are microbusinesses next?
STOCKTON — Just a few months after the city modified its municipal code to allow the sale of retail adult-use cannabis, Stockton may soon → Read More
City, police launch revamped websites
STOCKTON — The city of Stockton launched a new home page last week, and it plans to revamp its entire website sometime in the future.When that new launch will be depends on how well users take to the home page, as well as the new website for the Stockton Police Department.The new homepage — — and SPD website — — launched Jan. 23.“The plan is to ‘test drive’ this new → Read More
Two arrested in Stockton for rape, robbery
STOCKTON — Two males were arrested Wednesday in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred on Dec. 17, thanks to a tip from → Read More
Stockton police respond to series of robberies over three days
STOCKTON — Stockton Police Department officers were busy responding to a series of robberies over the past three days, one of which resulted in an arrest.Police said that at 12:10 p.m. Friday, a man walked into a store in the 2700 block of West March Lane and stole potato chips.The store owner followed the robber outside, confronted him and took the chips back, police said. The robber then threw… → Read More
Plan to bring CarMax to Stockton in city’s hands
STOCKTON — Two years ago, plans to bring a new auto dealer and popular chain diner to the Stockton area were being undertaken by San Joaquin County. → Read More
Stockton police arrest woman for attempted homicide
STOCKTON – A woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday night after an argument with a Stockton resident.According to police, Kenya Smith, 41, began arguing with a 63-year-old man in front of his home in the 3000 block of Burl Hollow Drive at 8 p.m. Sunday.[gh:iframe src=" → Read More
Stockton police arrest woman for attempted homicide
STOCKTON – A woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday night after an argument with a Stockton resident.According to police, Kenya Smith, 41, began arguing with a 63-year-old man in front of his home in the 3000 block of Burl Hollow Drive at 8 p.m. Sunday.[gh:iframe src=" → Read More