The Record (Stockton)

1 day ago | recordnet.com | Hannah Workman

Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore is no longer serving as a consultant for Stockton, according to city officials. The announcement came a month after news reports revealed that Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo — a longtime event planner and rental manager with no local government experience — hired Salvatore as a consultant just days after taking office. The hire was made without city council approval or competitive bidding. Salvatore was paid $11,000 a month for his services.

1 day ago | recordnet.com | Hannah Workman

Two Stockton brothers have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including conspiracy and wire fraud, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith. The grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Hector Perez, 34, and Flavio Perez, 29. The men are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and Hector Perez also is charged with aggravated identity theft and wire fraud. The brothers were arrested on June 17 following an investigation by the FBI.

4 days ago | recordnet.com | Hannah Workman

A Stockton father was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for killing his 2-month-old son, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. Matthew Garcia, 29, was sentenced on June 16 by San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Lauren Thomasson. A jury found Garcia guilty on Feb. 4 of multiple charges, including one felony count of child abuse resulting in death, one felony count of child abuse with a great bodily injury enhancement, and one misdemeanor count of child abuse.

6 days ago | recordnet.com | Jon Hoefling

The San Francisco Giants shocked the MLB world last week by trading for Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers. Devers' discontent with the Red Sox had been well-documented all season. While shocking to see him get moved, it wasn't shocking that the Giants, a team in desperate need of help at first base, were the team to make the trade. Through Devers' first four games with the Giants, he'd yet to find his swing.

6 days ago | recordnet.com | James Ward

Trader Joe’s is recalling a product potentially contaminated with a disease-causing bacteria that can cause fevers, headaches, and seizures, according to a company press release issued Friday, June 20. Customers who have purchased Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds (use-by code 082925) should not consume them because they could be contaminated with Listeria.