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Man Attacks Firefighters, Attempts to Steal Fire Truck after Igniting Trash Can, Officials Say

STOCKTON -- A Stockton fire crew had to act quickly after a man tried to take off with their fire engine early Saturday morning while they were fighting a fire. When engine 7 drove up to Jill Circle around 4:30 Saturday morning, fires were blazing at multiple spots on the street but another issue flared up as well. → Read More

Ceres Officer Involved in 2 Deadly Shootings in 10 Months

Nearly a week after Spencer Mendez was shot and killed by a Ceres Police Officer, the officer has been identified, and this is his second deadly officer-involved shooting in 10 months. → Read More

Elevated Levels of Lead Found in Gregori High School Water

Water bottles were abundant throughout the Gregori High School campus on Thursday after four water locations at the school came up with levels for lead above state regulations during a test last month. → Read More

Complaint Alleges Racial Profiling, Assault in Stockton Cinco de Mayo Sideshow Arrests

STOCKTON -- Francisco Duarte says he just wanted a celebratory taco from the truck parked near Clay and Hunter streets on Cinco de Mayo last year in Stockton. → Read More

Friends Speak Out on Teen Killed in Late Night In-N-Out Shooting

LODI -- A 19-year-old was shot and killed outside the In-N-Out on Kettleman Lane in Lodi Saturday night and two men were arrested a short time later. Friends of the victim spoke about what led to the shooting and how they will remember him. Kayla Appling and her friends were at In-N-Out around 11:45 Saturday night when tragedy struck. → Read More

The 7th Annual StocktonCon: Where Heroes and Fundraising Both Help the Community

STOCKTON -- Ghostbusters, Superman, Wonder Woman and Deadpool were just a few of the heroes taking over the Stockton Arena Saturday for the 7th annual StocktonCon. → Read More

Man Who Broke Into Fire Station Said to be ‘Seeking Refuge’

MODESTO -- A fire station in Modesto was broken into Wednesday night; the man was trying to find safety because he thought he was being followed. The door is still boarded up at Fire Station 1 in downtown Modesto and the battalion chief said this is a minor inconvenience that adds to the strain of an already tight budget for the department. → Read More

After 2 Decades, Turlock’s Quarterback Club is Back

TURLOCK -- After being dormant for two decades, the Quarterback Club in Turlock is back. Steven Backus, club president and Turlock High School alumnus, is leading the charge in bringing the group back. → Read More

Notice About Toxic Chemical has Residents Worried About Manteca’s Drinking Water

MANTECA -- Some residents in the City of Manteca are concerned about their drinking water after receiving a notice that said the city failed a test earlier this year. "Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. → Read More

Thief Breaks Into Islamic Center, Center Wishes Thief Just Asked for Help

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY-- San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they say broke into the California Islamic Center in Lodi early Friday morning and stole from the donation boxes. → Read More

Sikh Man Attacked while Hanging Campaign Signs in Stanislaus County

A man says he was attacked by two men Tuesday night while putting up campaign signs in Keyes. → Read More

Utility Worker Killed While Working Near the Carr Fire Lived in Antelope

SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- The utility worker community is grieving the loss of one of their own tonight after lineman Jairus Ayeta died while working near the Carr Fire Saturday. A neighbor and fellow lineman who knew Ayeta talked about how dangerous the work of a lineman is. Dr. → Read More

Organizations are on the Fence on How People Should Donate During Catastrophes Like the Carr Fire

STOCKTON -- As the fire fights continue, organizations helping with disaster relief are split on the donations they desire to receive from the community. For the Lions Club, the motto of ‘we serve’ is very simple. → Read More

Residents in Clearlake Oaks Decide Whether to Stay or go as Ranch Fire Nears

CLEARLAKE OAKS -- More evacuations caused by the Mendocino Complex fires, as towns like Clearlake Oaks are being told to leave because of the Ranch Fire, residents are deciding whether to pack their stuff and go or stay and wait it out. → Read More

Suspect Drags 72-Year-Old Man Alongside Car Trying to Steal His Gold Chain

STOCKTON -- Stockton police need your help identifying a vehicle and suspects after they tried to rob a man of his gold chain Wednesday afternoon. The neighborhood near Tam O'Shanter and Knickerbocker drives is often busy during the afternoon, according to the police department, which investigators hope will help them find three suspects who they say struck a man around 12:30 p.m. → Read More

San Joaquin County Aims to Ensure At-Risk Residents Have Narcan on Hand

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY -- San Joaquin County is continuing to battle the opioid crisis head-on, using a grant to provide families and agencies with Narcan to combat overdoses. The department has had over 900 doses of Narcan, commonly known as naxolone, to give since November. → Read More

Tom’s Market Owner Dies after More Than 50 Years Serving Stockton

STOCKTON -- The Stockton community is mourning the loss of a local favorite, Tom Koga Sr., who passed away last week at the age of 94. Outside Tom’s Market in Stockton a small memorial and short messages gave thanks to a man who loved to give. → Read More

Here are Some Ways You can Help Those Affected by the Carr Fire

SACRAMENTO -- With the destruction of the wildfires comes the need for donations to help those who have lost everything, and some local agencies are doing just that. Helping those affected by the Carr Fire is something you can do too. → Read More

Little League Teams had to Move Game Due to Carr Fire

ROCKLIN -- Effects of the Carr fire are being felt locally, as a Little League final had to be moved because of the fire. The game to decide who represents northern California in the West Regional for Little League was supposed to be played tonight in Redding, but because of the conditions caused... → Read More

How Cal OES Was Prepared for Carr Fire

MATHER -- Resources are being filtered to the Carr fire to help those having to evacuate, and for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, that means kicking into emergency mode. → Read More