STOCKTON – A former bankruptcy judge, attorney and law professor from Salt Lake City has been named mediator in the city of Stockton’s efforts to avoid bankruptcy.

STOCKTON – The state budget and the challenges it poses to business, economic development, and the economy will be the focus Wednesday when the San Joaquin Partnership and Business Council Inc. hold their joint meeting.

STOCKTON – The San Joaquin Regional Transit District is holding a series of eight public hearings in April to gather public input on a proposed service restructuring to include a Metro Express route along Hammer Lane.

STOCKTON – County officials on Thursday (March 29) will hold a public meeting to discuss the upcoming resurfacing and restriping work on Benjamin Holt Drive.

STOCKTON – City officials on Wednesday (March 21) announced the banks, groups and other agencies that will participate in the mediation intended to avert the city declaring bankruptcy.

At lunchtime Wednesday, the megayacht Casino Royale arrived at the Stockton Waterfront where it will be berthed for much of the next year.

STOCKTON – Thelma Stewart and her gang of Lady Bugs have been at fundraising nearly 40 years and this year’s is the biggest effort so far.

STOCKTON – An internationally recognized speaker on education and the founder of an anti-bullying program will speak this week to area educators and the public.

STOCKTON – The Stockton Police Department wants the public to “Like” them.