Moody’s Investor Services affirmed the city of Stockton’s issuer rating, but has downgraded ratings on various bonds on which the city intends to default.

MODESTO – Garrad Marsh will be Modesto’s next mayor.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A congressman representing a portion of the Central Valley today fought a “deeply-flawed” bill that he said would harm Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta communities.

STOCKTON – City officials Tuesday evening approved recommendations to move forward with financial restructuring to avoid bankruptcy.

STOCKTON – Officials will ask the City Council on Tuesday to approve various fiscal adjustments, suspend payments on $2 million in bonds, and OK financial mediation to prevent the city from plunging closer to bankruptcy.

STOCKTON – U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney will be in Stockton and Lodi on Thursday (Feb. 23) to meet with small business owners to talk with them about what the federal government can do to help them grow.

TURLOCK – The Stanislaus County city of Turlock has turned the corner and is already reaping the benefits of past efforts that will bring a bright economic future.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Northern California representatives today called on a House committee to oppose a bill that they say costs jobs and runs counter to established economic and environmental policies by diverting Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta water.

STOCKTON – High-school students living in the 11^th Congressional District are eligible to compete in the annual Congressional Art Competition.

STOCKTON – More than $5.3 million in federal funding will go to making the “marine highway” even wider and smoother for container barges moving between the San Francisco Bay and the Port of Stockton.