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Girl says she was tortured while dad was in prison

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:32 EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A 14-year-old Northern California girl has told a jury that she was burned, brutalized and tortured by her father's fiancee while he was in prison.

Teen once lauded as hero is charged in Davis double-homicide case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30 EST

A Davis teenager once lauded as a hero for saving his dad's life faces double homicide charges in the April stabbings of an elderly couple in their south Davis home.

Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:29 EST

BERLIN (AP) — Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror...

Trout Plants — Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:53 EST

Catchable-sized trout are scheduled to be stocked this week into the following waters, listed by county.

Outdoors Calendar — Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50 EST

June 30

Fish Finder — Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:49 EST

Delta

These waters spice up outing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:43 EST

Trout fishing at Spicer Meadow Reservoir, an indigo jewel set at 6,600 feet and surrounded by gray boulders and granite outcroppings, is about as good as it gets right now. Arrive early and you're off the water a couple hours later with a stringer of...

Carolina stars rout Cal League

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:41 EST

It was a long night for the California League All-Star team on Tuesday.

College pulls Thomas away from Thunder

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40 EST

STOCKTON - Matt Thomas saw a chance for a new coaching challenge and stability for his family, and now the Thunder is looking for a new coach.

Honored, but not quite done

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:38 EST

STOCKTON - Lauryn Jordan-Seales hasn't given up on her dream of competing in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Calaveras slates hearings on proposed rate hikes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:28 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Calaveras County Water District officials this month will hold public hearings on proposed water and sewer rate hikes.

Nonprofits in S.J. County can apply for grants

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:26 EST

STOCKTON - St. Joseph's Medical Center and St. Joseph's Behavioral Health are accepting proposals for the 2013 Community Grants cycle. Nonprofit organizations in San Joaquin County may submit letters of intent for grants by July 1.

Robbers tie victims; ransack house

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:23 EST

STOCKTON - Two people were tied up and held at gunpoint during a home invasion robbery in north Stockton late Monday night, police said.

Lodi man arrested for beating sister

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21 EST

LODI - A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after beating his sister Monday night in Lodi, authorities said.

Principal to oversee Tracy district expansion

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:18 EST

TRACY - The Jefferson Elementary School District in Tracy has selected a new superintendent.

S.J. schools chief to seek re-election

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:17 EST

STOCKTON - San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools Mick Founts has announced he will seek re-election in 2014.

Briefs -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14 EST

STOCKTON - The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District is reporting that two birds found dead near Manteca tested positive for the West Nile virus.

Wood chips fly in Tracy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:11 EST

Police bust ring of alleged catalytic converter thieves

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:07 EST

STOCKTON - A speeding-car investigation Monday evening led police to a north Stockton home where they discovered 37 stolen, high-value catalytic converters and a loaded handgun. The result was five arrests that could possibly put a crimp in the explosion...

No going with the flow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05 EST

MOKELUMNE HILL - Normally in June, the Electra section of the Mokelumne River is one of the most popular kayaking runs in California.

911 briefs -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54 EST

LODI - A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after beating his sister Monday night in Lodi, authorities said.

Calaveras County adds four additional deputies to roster

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:50 EST

SAN ANDREAS - Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz announced Monday that he has sworn in four new deputies.

Supervisors OK more officers despite warnings

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:49 EST

SAN ANDREAS - At least for a little while, Calaveras County residents will get a few more deputies to patrol county neighborhoods and a few more correctional officers to staff the county jail.

Trustees optimistic of state's budget share

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:47 EST

LODI - Lodi Unified officials expressed optimism in the district's financial outlook for the first time since 2007, as trustees approved a 2013-14 fiscal year spending plan of $224 million - roughly $8 million above last year's general fund.

Lifeguards credited with saving boy, 5

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:45 EST

STOCKTON - A 5-year-old boy was flown to a Sacramento-area hospital for treatment Tuesday after nearly drowning during a YMCA day camp at Lincoln High School's swimming pool, officials said.

Safe Streets' demise teaches mayor art of compromise

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41 EST

The wheels have come off the Stockton Safe Streets tax-for-cops plan. The mayor has said nothing, although it was his only major policy initiative.

911 calls -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:38 EST

There were 72 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday. At that time, there were 1,454 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.

Lack of chances is a crime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:30 EST

I regularly volunteer to conduct personal finance workshops for inmates. But it's hard counseling them on how to budget when you know, and they know, they'll face tough barriers to even finding a job.

Arizona voting law loses

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:59 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned an Arizona law that superimposed citizenship proof on the state's voters as a condition of exercising the franchise.

Letters -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58 EST

I was the foreman of the jury that convicted John Lydon. Judge Terrence Van Oss' decision to overturn the jury's verdict is an outrage.

On Syria, Obama no fool on question of intervention

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:56 EST

Last week, Bill Clinton warned that President Barack Obama risked looking like a "wuss" and "a total fool" for not acting sooner on Syria. Shortly thereafter - but two months after Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel charged that strongman Bashar Assad had...

Area Deaths -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27 EST

The following deaths have been reported in the last 24-48 hours.

James E. Mundell

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Stockton, CA

Robert Rupert Docter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Stockton, CA

Phyllis Geisler DeWeese

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Reno, Nevada

Suzanne (Suzy) Giddens

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Acampo, CA

Inez Marie Vetter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Stockton, CA

George B. Boykin

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18 EST

Stockton, CA

Lifestyle briefs -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:14 EST

A free energy seminar will be held at 6 p.m. today at Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church, 428 S. Ash St., Stockton, and at 6 p.m. Friday at 421 E. Miner St., Stockton. Bishop Kenny Smith of Houston, Texas, will be the guest speaker.

Tastings -- Published June 19, 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:10 EST

Wine tastings scheduled for this week.

Artist carves bears using chain saw

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:04 EST

Chainsaw artist Ray Schulz carved two bear statues June 18 at Black Bear Diner in Tracy. One will stay at the restaurant, while the other is being raffled off to benefit an athletic club at West High School.

Berried treasures

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57 EST

Sun-warmed blackberries straight off the vine stain your fingers pink and dissolve, tart and sweet, over your tongue. They are an early summer pleasure that feels both simple and decadent.