Editoral Headlines

Pinky finger in a leaking dam

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:21 EST

There is talk of slicing 5 percent off the pay of state elected officials, from constitutional officers such as the governor to the state's 60 lawmakers.

Change or collapse

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:19 EST

In her State of the City address, Mayor Ann Johnston emphasized the need for structural changes in how Stockton does business. The city, she said, will never climb out of its deficit hole if that doesn't happen.

Rising cost of free education

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:37 EST

One way for financially stressed school districts to get some relief is to make parents buy their child's books and school computer.

Hanging by a thread

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:24 EST

Here's a list that no school district wants to be on and not one district in San Joaquin County is.

Ice rink fix provides a little silver lining

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00 EST

Stockton Councilman Elbert Holman delivered some rare good city news last week when he announced $65,000 would be spent to fix a broken cooling compressor at the Oak Park Ice Arena.

How many hits can CSU take?

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:58 EST

A public college education in California might not be the bargain it once was and job prospects for graduates not as rosy, but that does not mean tens of thousands of students are not clamoring to get in.

Highway 12's needed upgrade bittersweet

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57 EST

Finally projects are under way to improve safety on Highway 12 from Interstate 5 and Interstate 80 in Solano County.

City needs more than loose change

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:35 EST

The financial crisis Stockton faces involves less than one-third of the city budget.

Thumbs -- Published May 22, 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24 EST

Allegiant Airlines, which has had regular service between Stockton and Las Vegas since 2006, this fall will add another destination to its local schedule: Honolulu.

Follow the money trail

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:58 EST

When out-of-state money pours in and big tobacco complain you know you've struck a nerve.

Cry for help turned away

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:58 EST

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court has decided it's not the court's place to interfere with the Veterans Administration's medical care for vets.

Waiting for a sign

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:08 EST

For Jerry Brown, the days between now and the November general election are going to be long and hard.

Foreclosure victory deflated

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:03 EST

Only hours after the February announcement of a $25 billion, multi-state settlement to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes, The Record starting getting calls.

Tickets enforce no-cellphone habit

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:51 EST

Last month, about 57,000 tickets - about 9 percent more than a year earlier - were written to drivers caught using a hand-held cellphone or texting.

Don't tweak bankruptcy bill

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49 EST

Stockton is the beta site for a state law aimed at avoiding bankruptcy. Nobody knows if the law, AB506, will work, but city officials and city creditors are behind closed doors giving it a try.