Ben Irwin
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Stockton, CA, United States
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Wind-driven fire destroys vacant warehouse at site of historic Stockton Colberg Boat Works
Historic Colberg Boat Works building was damaged in a three-alarm fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
What to look for in Stockton Unified School District finance report being released Tuesday
The findings of a state audit looking for fraud at Stockton Unified will be made public at the school district's Feb. 14 meeting: Here's what to know → Read More
How over 3,600 house visits this school year are getting Stockton Unified's kids back in class
Stockton Unified has made over 3600 home visits to get kids back in class, and its working — chronic absenteeism is down almost 15%. → Read More
Stockton Unified sets a date to shed light on what's become of $241M in ESSER funds
Long-awaited financial transparency from SUSD is scheduled for Jan. 24 on roughly $241 million in federal COVID relief funds. → Read More
Storm updates: Stockton schools close Monday after power outages
The latest storm to bring rain, wind and power outages to Stockton also brought a wave of school closures Monday. → Read More
Latest California storm updates: Next 'atmospheric river' expected Saturday in Stockton
Heavy rain is still expected midday Jan. 5, but Stockton and SJ County seem to have been spared from the worst of the latest storm — another is expected to hit Saturday. → Read More
Delta advocates, Marine, 106, teen with 'caring heart': Stockton remembers 10 people we lost in 2022
Several influential Stocktonians passed away in 2022, most recently Bill Jennings, 79, water advocate and defender of delta fisheries → Read More
From police pay raises to a post-bankruptcy spending plan: Stockton's highlights of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, the Record looks back on some of the highlights from Stockton city government. → Read More
Stockton's eviction moratoriums to expire Feb. 28
Stockton’s commercial and residential eviction moratoriums will ahead of schedule, Feb. 28, in line with state and city actions to end their COVID-19 emergency declarations. → Read More
Stockton City Council shows support for ending COVID eviction moratorium early
Stockton City Council has shown willingness to end commercial and residential eviction moratoriums when the local COVID-19 emergency expires on Feb. 28. → Read More
Election results: Candidates vie for Stockton Unified School District Board of Trustees seats
Several seats are being contested on the Stockton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Here's who is listed on the ballot. → Read More
Judge orders SUSD candidate Xavier Mountain pay nearly $21k damages for loan
Court documents allege Xavier Mountain misled an acquaintance into taking high-interest loans on his behalf for cosmetic surgery. → Read More
SUSD candidates Sofia Colón and Rafael Cardoza debate at The Record
Stockton Unified area 6 candidates Sofia Colón and Rafael Cardoza sat down at the Record Oct. 28 to debate issues facing the embattled school district. → Read More
Stockton Police sergeant accused of sexual misconduct no longer with Stockton Police Department
Stockton Police Sgt. Nicholas Bloed, accused of sexual misconduct while on duty by three women, is no longer employed with the department. → Read More
Here’s how much it would cost to replace south Stockton’s wood curbs
South Stockton has redwood curbs over a century old, and it shows. Here's how much it would cost to replace them. → Read More
SUSD superintendent search delayed; board removes item from Oct. 11 agenda
The search for the 14th Stockton Unified superintendent in 17 years has been delayed after the Board of Trustees removed the item from the Oct. 11 agenda. → Read More
Veterans permanent supportive housing Victory Gardens showcased
Dignitaries gathered Oct. 6 to celebrate Victory Gardens, new veterans permanent supportive housing in French Camp. → Read More
US House candidate, SJ Supervisor Tom Patti facing possible censure for ethics violation
Tom Patti is facing another possible censure Oct. 4 over findings of a San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors ethics committee investigation. → Read More
SUSD director Armando Orozco demands $800K to leave job and not sue the district
Stockton Unified Facilities Director Armando Orozco demanded $800,000 to leave the 'corrupt' district in silence. It will be discussed Sept. 27 in closed session. → Read More
What to know about East Bay Community Energy Authority, Stockton's new alternative to PG&E
Stockton residents will soon be switched over to a new energy provider with opportunities to save money and go green. → Read More