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A red fire truck from Stockton Fire Department parked near a garage.

911 calls in San Joaquin County for fire, EMS now handled by Stockton Fire Department

by Zackary Kirk-Newton • Stocktonia Oct. 2, 2026, 1:06 p.m.Oct. 2, 2026, 1:06 p.m.

The consolidation brings fire and EMS call-processing and dispatch together at one call center.

Silhouette of a utility pole and wires against a fiery orange sunset.

Stockton faces a heat wave this week — and so does the rest of California

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Aug. 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Aug. 25, 2026, 8:03 a.m.

A group of people gathered around a large hole in the ground, discussing or observing the site.

Investigation launched into Stockton trench cave-in that killed two workers

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Aug. 10, 2026, 8:34 a.m.Aug. 10, 2026, 12:40 p.m.

A charred building and emergency personnel

Firefighters extinguish blaze near historic Stockton Iron Works building

by Scott Linesburgh • Stocktonia July 3, 2026, 3:10 p.m.July 3, 2026, 9:54 p.m.

An exterior of a church made of wood and brick.

Blaze at landmark Stockton church sparks concern about fires set on the streets

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 28, 2026, 8:54 a.m.May 28, 2026, 8:54 a.m.

A red fire truck from Stockton Fire Department parked near a garage.

Six people hospitalized due to house fire in east Stockton

by Vince Medina • Stocktonia March 17, 2026, 11:47 p.m.May 4, 2026, 9:03 a.m.

Worker on a red tractor in a recycling facility with debris and crates.

Stockton Food Bank suffers 4 fires in one month, still present for community

by Sammy Jimenez • Stocktonia July 24, 2025, 6:00 a.m.July 24, 2025, 7:03 a.m.

Aerial view of downtown Stockton, California, showing the deep water channel, Banner Island Ballpark, and city buildings under a clear blue sky.

Environment, Local Government

Arson? A second downtown Stockton fire raises concerns about empty buildings

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 9, 2025, 1:30 p.m.May 4, 2026, 9:03 a.m.

A red fire truck from Stockton Fire Department parked near a garage.

A ladder up: North Stockton gets new fire truck

by Sammy Jimenez • Stocktonia April 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 8, 2025, 6:46 p.m.

Person in a formal fire service uniform with a white cap and gold badges.

Stockton’s fire chief retiring with ‘proudest accomplishments’ and ‘unimaginable grief’

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia April 8, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 27, 2026, 8:07 p.m.