Bob Brownne

Managing Editor at Tracy Press

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Articles

Chief reports on first month of red-light cameras

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

The Tracy Police Department’s new Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement program caught 483 drivers running red lights during its first month of operation. That was with the system deployed at just one of the city’s busiest intersections, with the city planning to potentially deploy the cameras at up to 15 intersections.
Planners put Tracy Hills industrial development on hold

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

A proposal to build a light industrial complex on the north side of the Tracy Hills development is on hold, with the Tracy Planning Commission voting Wednesday to delay their vote until commissioners can take a closer look at environmental issues such as traffic and air quality. On a 4-0 vote, with Chairman Joseph Orcutt absent, the commission agreed to table the matter.
Tracy Sunrise Rotary Shrimp Dinner

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Tracy Sunrise Rotary Club hosted its 32nd Annual Shrimp Dinner Saturday night at IPFES Hall on Ninth Street. The event featured dinner prepared by Vernalis Bar-B-Que and Rotary volunteers, with youth Interact Club volunteers from Kimball, Millennium, Tracy and West high schools serving about 250 guests. Proceeds from ticket sales and live and silent auctions go to local charities and community groups and programs around town.
Fire agencies seek to consolidate authority for ambulance services

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

A proposal to shift control of ambulance services to a new joint powers authority covering most of San Joaquin County is gaining momentum. On Tuesday the Tracy City Council, a partner in the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority, approved a report outlining the new JPA -- made up of the SSJCFA and the cities of Lodi and Stockton -- which would oversee ambulance service.
Three local educators to be honored by SJCOE

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Three local educators are among those who will be honored on Thursday, April 10, when the San Joaquin County Office of Education presents its awards for School Counselor of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year and final nominations for Teacher of the Year. Honorees are recognized for their outstanding commitment and dedication to education and San Joaquin County students. The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at the dinner.
Teen strives to share her passion for books with youngsters

3 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Sarem Girmai is right at home in any place where she can be surrounded by books. Now she’s in search of people who share her passion for the written word. “Ever since I was little, I used to literally live every single day in the library,” she said. “My life basically revolved around reading and programs that the library offered.
Mayor, economist outline accomplishments, outlook for city

3 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Tracy is riding a wave of economic development that continues to build momentum with a city leadership team that is focused on seeking out, creating and taking advantage of trends that will bring businesses and jobs to Tracy.
City taking a closer look at value of existing retail spaces

1 month ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

No longer seen as reminders of businesses that have closed or moved away, vacant commercial buildings around town are now considered an economic development asset. That’s the perspective that Forrest Ebbs, the city’s Director of Community and Economic Development, presented to the Tracy City Council at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.
Newest cannabis retailer opens on Grant Line Road

1 month ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Tracy’s fifth cannabis shop held its grand opening last week, the latest business to open a retail dispensary under a process that began 5 years ago and at one point had up to 12 dispensaries in line to open in Tracy. Garden of Eden, 2420 Grant Line Road, quietly opened for business in December and since then has established a following, enough that when the grand opening happened on Friday a large crowd of customers gathered to take advantage of opening-day specials.
Charity to face increasing challenges with recreation center construction

1 month ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

The city of Tracy’s new recreation center in El Pescadero Park is still on track to be complete by the summer of 2026. Between now and then the staff, volunteers and clients of Tracy Interfaith Ministries, and the construction crews from Roebbelen Contracting Inc. and Gilbane Building Company will have to do their best to stay out of each others’ way. They’ve managed to do that so far, but no one ever expected it would be easy, and by this time next year it will be pretty much impossible.