More than 50 people have applied to be city manager, Mayor Ann Johnston said the other day. The application period is closed. The City Council is expected to discuss the search in a closed session Tuesday. Vice Mayor Kathy Miller said, “I’m very much hoping that we’re going to have »»Read Full Post
Linden filmmaker releases second film
Linden auteur Matthew Marconi, who wrote and directed the 2005 film "Truce," is releasing his second film at the upcoming San Joaquin International Film Festival. "Sally" will have its world premier at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 20th at the Empire Theater. It will be shown as part of the »»Read Full Post
Photos that will make you smile
On Friday, Feb. 5, 10 members of the San Joaquin Dental Society and several volunteers, including students from University of the Pacific’s dental hygiene program, gave up several hours of their valuable time for a whole bunch of disadvantaged kids. The program, called Give Kids a Smile Day, is a »»Read Full Post
New York Times weighs in on the early college model
Here's the story (log-in may be required), relevant given the success of Middle College High School and the debut of Stockton Early College Academy. »»Read Full Post
Healthier meals coming to a school cafeteria near you?
First Lady Michelle Obama is working with federal health officials to roll out a modernized version of the Child Nutrition Act, which will aim its arrows at improving food choices in school cafeterias. Read the San Francisco Chronicle's story here. This is not an overly surprising development. Schools have began »»Read Full Post
Rain or snow
Snow dusts pine trees at Soda Springs in Nevada County (Camera: Canon 20D. Lens: Canon 70-200mm @ 200mm. Exposure: 1/500th sec. @ f/5.6. ISO: 100). The drive to our ski trip to Soda Springs was dry through the valley and foothills, but snow started falling just a few miles from »»Read Full Post
More on Wanger's ruling
U.S. District Court Judge Oliver Wanger, the same judge who threw out old biological opinions to protect salmon, steelhead and Delta smelt -- forcing federal agencies to write new rules that restrict how much water can be pumped south -- has granted temporary relief for the water exporters by allowing them »»Read Full Post
Test photos in downtown Stockton
Like Record photographer Clifford Oto, I was inspired by the clouds that marked the skies around San Joaquin County this week. Unlike Cliff, however, I lack skill with a camera. I'm still learning. After I left the gym Thursday and Friday morning I spent a few minutes taking test photos »»Read Full Post
Judhromia Johnson Jr., 17
On Thursday afternoon a 17-year-old boy was shot not a mile from his home, near Williams Brotherhood Park. I don't know whether he has been taken off life support yet. This morning I was told he was dead, then not. Then on life support, and brain dead. Then that he »»Read Full Post
What a night
Jacki Gemelos was back to doing what she does best on Thursday. The former St. Mary's High star and the nation's top recruit in 2006 finally took to the court in a game after a series of knee injuries had kept her on the sidelines. She entered the game for »»Read Full Post