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Don't delay; check out exchange

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38 EST

May I make a humble suggestion? It's based on a few of the inquiries I've received. If you're uninsured, barely insured with a high-deductible health plan or operate a small business, it behooves you to get familiar with the Covered California website...

A nonendangered sense of humor

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:10 EST

When it comes to office d�cor, there's nothing quite like the lobby of H.D. Arnaiz Corp. developers on Eight Mile Road.

May celebrates bicycles, BBQ, salads, seniors

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:36 EST

May has served as a gateway to summer with the 90-degree temperatures a harbinger of what will surely come in June, July and August.

Breaking the stranglehold of migrant addiction

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:31 EST

Today we go to Indiana, Pa., to catch up with Victor Garcia. The professor has gained international recognition for his research into migrant farm workers.

Two cities linked by more than shot at title

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:04 EST

The Stockton Thunder begins the ECHL finals today against the Reading Royals.

Leyva's hard work paid off at Xochis

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:28 EST

Manuel Leyva, owner of Xochimilco restaurant - a late-night downtown landmark where many Stocktonians ate their first chile relleno, or sobered up after a night on the town - died last week. He was 77.

Tunnels would beat Delta with ugly stick

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:18 EST

On Friday, the state released a stupendously detailed draft environmental review of the twin tunnels project: 20,210 pages, or about 41 Harry Potter novels.

Coverage for the invincible generation — because stuff happens

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:34 EST

You're young (30 years old or younger). You're invincible (haven't seen a doctor since you broke your arm in the fifth grade). And you have better things to do with what little money you have than to spend it on health insurance (sounds good to me).

Mention retirement and prepare to be dressed down by Iron Lady

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:18 EST

Meet Alyce Tekerlek, downtown Stockton's Iron Lady.

Taking the time to enjoy what we have downtown

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:09 EST

The challenge today is to write a column that does not include the words council, mayor or manager.

Teen's groundbreaking science project stuns tech world

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:45 EST

A 14-year-old Lincoln High School student has wowed the national medical community and probably ruffled mighty Apple Inc. with her overachieving science project proving iPad2s can jam life-saving heart implant devices.

Citywide divisions manifest on council

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:07 EST

What used to be called "The Monday Night Circus" - those combative City Council meetings of the 1970s and '80s - is back in town, now playing on Tuesday nights.

Benedetti, observer of the city, to step down

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:26 EST

Professor Robert Benedetti, head of Pacific's Jacoby Center and one of the best analysts of the sometimes-hard-to-fathom city of Stockton, has announced his retirement set for Aug. 31.

Insurance protections guaranteed

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:56 EST

I've been asked what kind of insurance will be available Jan. 1 through California's health benefit exchange.

Getting paid to cruise around the Delta — is there a better job?

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:08 EST

Because of its Delta, Stockton boasts the only aquatic mail carrier in California.

El Dorado project not city's finest moment

Sat, 04 May 2013 22:47 EST

Certain Stockton streets are city history writ in stone. But Lord knows what the El Dorado Street chapter says about Stocktonians.

Stocktonians must prepare for looming tax fight

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:06 EST

There's no sense boring you with a virtual recording of the opinion already expressed here several times.

Stockton moving up to large leagues of American cities

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:04 EST

By some counts, the city of Stockton is a city of 300,000 people. Or it soon will be. I'm not sure exactly what to make of that, but it's a milestone.

Cost for priceless lesson? $1.50 a day

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:53 EST

A hunger-fighting charity is challenging people to live on $1.50 a day for five days. My girlfriend dove in, so I followed. Despite having a refrigerator full of perfectly good food.