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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
What we know about the man killed in a Stockton murder-suicide near gym
A 54-year-old man who was shot by a former California Highway Patrol officer in a suspected murder-suicide near a Stockton gym last week has died, police said Wednesday. The San Joaquin County medical examiner identified him as Robert Nelson Jr., of Stockton. Lee Anne Denyer reports.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lincoln to take another run at Harder
Jul. 23—The nation saw a rematch between presidential candidates in November, and now San Joaquin County will see two familiar faces go head-to-head in Congress. Former Stockton mayor Kevin Lincoln announced his candidacy for the 9th District seat on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against incumbent Josh Harder in 2026. "As a Marine, I learned the value of service and sacrifice," he said in a media statement. "As mayor, I challenged the status quo and fought to make our communities safer, more affordable, and more prosperous. I'm looking to take these values and experiences to Washington, D.C., because valley families deserve a strong voice who understands their struggles and will deliver real results." Lincoln, 42, and Harder faced off last year for the seat, in which the latter won by a narrow 3.6%. A former military police officer with United States Marine Corps, Lincoln is also the executive administrative pastor at Life Song Church and manager at Securities Services. He served one term as Stockton's mayor from 2022-2024, defeating Michael Tubbs. Hours after Lincoln's announcement, Harder posted a response that said he defeated the Republican in November and he'll do it again next year. "Kevin Lincoln is a failed mayor and serial candidate who allowed crime and homelessness to soar in Stockton all while spending millions on perks for himself and aligning with Washington extremists to rip health care away from valley families," Harder said. "Handpicked by political elites, Lincoln would be a guaranteed vote for higher housing and grocery prices, hospital closures and Social Security cuts all to serve billionaires like Elon Musk," he added. "Voters rejected him in 2024, and they'll reject him again because our valley deserves better." Clements resident Jim Shoemaker and Stockton resident John McBride ran in last year's election, and have announced their candidacy against Harder as well. Shoemaker ran against Jerry McNerney for the California Senate's 5th seat, losing to the Democrat by 12.9% last November. This is Shoemaker's fourth run for public office. Prior to last year's campaign, he unsuccessfully ran for the District 5 seat in 2000, and ran against Harder. Shoemaker has lived in the district for the last 35 years, and has worked in a variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, life insurance and real estate. This will be McBride's second run for Congress, who finished a distant third in last year's primary. Born in Meriden, Conn., McBride, 64, is a former strength and conditioning coach at University of the Pacific and St. Mary's High School who has lived in the district 35 years. He is currently self-employed as an athletic performance coach, bodybuilding coach and nutrition advisor. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
20-07-2025
- CBS News
Lathrop Police recover 2 bodies from San Joaquin River; foul play suspected
Lathrop Police said two bodies were recovered in local waterways on Saturday. Police said no foul play is suspected and that the two bodies were found separately. Police said they are leading one investigation, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is leading the other. According to the Sheriff's Office, the bodies were found in the San Joaquin River/Old River in Lathrop. Police asked residents to remember to always wear a life jacket when boating or near open water; never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs; be aware of currents, drop-offs and underwater hazards.
CBS News
20-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Skydiver entangled in power lines near Tracy rescued
A skydiver walked away with minor injuries after they were entangled in power lines near Tracy on Saturday afternoon. The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority responded to Lorenzen Road, where they found the skydiver entangled in high-tension power lines and suspended above the road. PG&E secured the power lines and fire crews were able to rescue the skydiver, who crews said appeared to have suffered minor injuries. People were urged to avoid the area while crews conducted the rescue.
CBS News
19-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Trash pick up to resume in Northern California as Republic Services strike ends with tentative deal
Trash services across many Northern California cities will resume on Saturday after Republic Services and Teamsters reached a tentative deal. Teamsters Local 439 informed Republic Services that picket lines are coming down. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi announced on social media that trash services were set to resume in Stockton. The City of Lathrop also took to social media to announce that trash services were going to resume. Many San Joaquin County and Solano residents were feeling the impacts of the strike, including some residents taking the matter into their own hands. The City of Fairfield threatened legal action against Republic Services, calling the situation a public health emergency. Several Bay Area cities, such as San Jose, Daly City, Half Moon Bay and Fremont, were also impacted by the strike. The City of Fremont said Saturday's residential collection services will focus on reported missed garbage and recycling pickups, as well as missed organics from Wednesday through Friday. Saturday's work will also include missed commercial pickups. On Monday, all three waste bin collections will be collected on their normal days. Details on the tentative agreement were not released.
