Vince Medina • Stocktonia, Author at Stocktonia News

Aerial view of a canal lined with homes and docks with boats.

Stockton man gets maximum six-year prison sentence in Smith Canal oil spill case

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia April 6, 2026, 6:04 p.m.April 6, 2026, 6:04 p.m.

A Stockton man was sentenced last month, to the maximum term of six years in state prison for illegally dumping waste oil into the Smith Canal.

Man adresses a meeting

Community discussion on Cesar Chavez’s legacy leads to varying opinions

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia March 31, 2026, 7:30 p.m.March 31, 2026, 7:31 p.m.

Two males shot in Seaport District of Stockton

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia March 30, 2026, 7:05 p.m.March 30, 2026, 7:05 p.m.

A goose sits on a concrete barrier in front of a building.

Stockton, San Joaquin County braces for unusually hot weekend

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia March 20, 2026, 12:30 p.m.May 4, 2026, 8:59 a.m.

Several people at a ribbon cutting ceremony

Gospel Center Rescue Mission introduces new multi-purpose center for unhoused community

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Feb. 27, 2026, 5:49 p.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 7:04 p.m.

Nighttime DUI checkpoint with police officer talking to a driver.

Local Government, Politics, Public Safety

‘No alcohol sale’: Ransom wants DUI offenders’ licenses marked

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Feb. 12, 2026, 4:09 p.m.April 27, 2026, 8:15 p.m.

A neoclassical building with white columns under a clear blue sky.

Local Government

State Controller’s Office begins audit of city’s internal control system

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Jan. 29, 2026, 3:06 p.m.April 27, 2026, 7:24 p.m.

Three men at a meeting, one speaking

Local Government

Sonny Dhaliwal takes over as chair of SJ County Board of Supervisors

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Jan. 13, 2026, 8:20 p.m.April 27, 2026, 7:26 p.m.

Photo of a convenience story at night during an active crime scene

Teen killed in shooting near Stockton convenience store

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia and Scott Linesburgh • Stocktonia Dec. 30, 2025, 8:47 p.m.Dec. 30, 2025, 8:47 p.m.

A large crowd gathers in a park at night, surrounded by trees and warm string lights. The atmosphere is calm and reflective as people stand closely together.

Annual vigil honoring victims of violence coincides with Stockton shooting prayer service

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia Dec. 4, 2025, 3:52 p.m.Dec. 6, 2025, 4:16 p.m.