Tracy Press

Southeast of Tracy, strong winds caused George Finck's mill to collapse. Meanwhile, in town, G.A.D. Buschke's 14-month-old son, who had been critically ill, is now safe and recovering. These stories were reported on April 2, 1898, in the Tracy Press, marking the start of a long history of news coverage. An original copy of that first issue can be found in the Tracy Historical Museum. The inaugural edition was released as a weekly publication, featuring a mix of world and national news updates, fictional tales, and a column called "The Fair Sex," which provided housekeeping advice for women readers. The paper was launched by Thomas Duffy after several other local weeklies, including the Tracy News, Tracy Exponent, and Tracy Times, had ceased operations.

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Council approves next step in renewal of downtown assessment district

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

Renewal for the assessment district for Tracy’s downtown properties will go up for a vote this summer, with property owners to decide if they want to continue with an annual assessment that pays for the marketing and upkeep of the downtown.
Museum opens for kid-friendly history lessons

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

The West Side Pioneers Association hosted its annual Kids Day at the Museum on Saturday, giving youngsters a chance to learn about local history on display at Tracy Historical Museum on Adam Street. The event gave participants the opportunity to participate in the types of crafts and games that were popular in the late 19th Century when the west side of the San Joaquin Valley was settled and towns like Tracy began growing.
Crowd of hundreds joins nationwide No Kings protest

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

The nationwide No Kings protest against the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration included a gathering of hundreds of people at Dr. Powers Park on Saturday afternoon, with Tracy residents lining up along Tracy Boulevard and Lowell Avenue to wave signs and flags and encourage support from passing motorists.
Europe to offer Iran 'diplomatic solution' to war with Israel

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Sébastien Ricci |Alice Chancellor

European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. It comes as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of entering a war now in its second week. Israel, saying Iran was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, launched a massive wave of strikes a week ago, triggering an immediate retaliation from Tehran.
Racing: Stearns claims second Stockton Late Model checkered flag in a row

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Bill Poindexter

Contributed by Bill PoindexterJoJo Stearns wished his dad, Joey, a Happy Father’s Day a night early, and his timing was impeccable, considering he did so from Victory Lane at Stockton 99 Speedway after winning the 60-lap Stockton Late Models main event on June 14.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US

1 week ago | ttownmedia.com | Jaimie Etkin

Movies and TV shows casting across the USThe glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
City commemorates Pride Month

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

The City of Tracy officially recognized June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month last week, starting with the raising of the Pride flag in front of City Hall and issuance of a proclamation at the June 3 Tracy City Council meeting. On June 2 Mayor Dan Arriola presided over the raising of the Pride Flag in front of Tracy City Hall, a tradition he established in 2019. The cities of Manteca and Stockton also raised the rainbow flag on Monday to start Pride Month.
Council finds compromise on new food truck rules

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bob Brownne

A new ordinance regulating food trucks gained a Tracy City Council endorsement after the council agreed to delete a provision that would have forced a popular food truck park to shut down for half of the year. Street Eats, which local business owners Eric and Lynda Hawkins opened last August at West Valley Mall, was established as a family-friendly venue that allows an assortment of food trucks to gather in a park-like setting.
Softball: Tracy alumna Mendoza goes out on top

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Arion Armeniakos

Ava Mendoza’s softball story had its ups and downs. But like all great athletes and authors, she found a perfect conclusion. Having graduated from Tracy High in 2023, Mendoza opted to continue her academic and athletic career at the College of San Mateo (CSM) — also the Bulldogs — a respected program led by now 19-year head coach Nicole Quigley-Borg. The third-baseman arrived there a little down — despite having just helped Tracy to the Tri-City Athletic League championship with a 12-3 record.
Racing: Philpott survives at Stockton 99, scores first SPEARS CARS Tour West victory

2 weeks ago | ttownmedia.com | Bill Poindexter

Contributed by Bill Poindexter Justin Philpott handed the trophy for winning Saturday night’s SPEARS CARS Tour West Limited Pro Late Model race to a family member with instructions to give it to his grandfather at home. Philpott is a three-time track champion at Stockton 99 Speedway, but this was his first checkered flag on the SPEARS CARS Tour West circuit.