Serial Child Molester Sentenced To Over 400 Years In Prison
A San Joaquin County judge has sentenced 72-year-old Lonnie Smith to 450 years to life, plus two counts of life without parole, for multiple counts of child molestation,...
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Stockton VA Clinic Wait Times Lead To National Action
Long wait times at the Stockton Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic have sparked national action, leading to the passage of a new law aimed at improving veteran healthcare...
San Joaquin General Hospital Prepares For Potential IV Shortage Amid National Supply Chain Concerns
San Joaquin General Hospital is closely monitoring the possibility of an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in North Carolina, forcing the...
Stockton Man Contracts West Nile Virus, Public Health Issues Prevention Tips
San Joaquin County Public Health Services has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024. A 57-year-old Stockton man contracted the virus and received...
Emergency Declared As Invasive Insect Threatens San Joaquin County Tomato Crop
San Joaquin County's vital tomato industry is facing a severe threat from an invasive insect, prompting the county's Board of Supervisors to declare a state of emergency...
Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates One Year Of Community Service And Healing
Stockton, CA – Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital proudly marks its first anniversary with a community celebration this week, reflecting on a year of significant...
Sutter Health Expands Cancer Treatment Services In The Central Valley
In a significant development for healthcare in the Central Valley, Sutter Health has announced the acquisition of radiation oncology centers in Modesto and Stockton,...
Employee Assaulted By Inmate At Stockton Health Care Facility
Stockton, CA – A disturbing incident occurred at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton on Monday morning, where an employee was attacked by an inmate,...
Bridging The Mental Health Professional Gap In San Joaquin County
Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County is facing a critical shortage of mental health professionals, a challenge now being addressed by a $5.2 million initiative aimed at...
California Faces Egg Shortages As Bird Flu Takes Toll On Poultry Farms
In what is being dubbed the worst year for bird flu in California, the repercussions are hitting close to home as millions of chickens are lost, leading to egg...
