Tracy Press

01/08/2025

Mateo Bedolla, with his brother, Diego, administering the oath of office, is back on the Tracy City Council. The new council agreed on Tuesday to stay with the policy that the previous council unanimously approved on Oct. 15, which calls for the third-highest vote-getter in the most recent election to be appointed to an open council seat. Bedolla came in third out of 11 candidates on Nov. 5. He will fill the remainder of Dan Arriola’s council term, which expires at the end of 2026 and was vacated when Arriola was elected mayor on Nov. 5. Look for details in Friday’s Tracy Press

01/05/2025

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority firefighters responded to a fire on Parker Avenue between 11th and 12th streets just before 9 p.m. Saturday night. Neighbors reported that a fire from a propane tank apparently caught a carport on fire behind a home. No injuries were reported and firefighters contained the blaze to the carport, with no other structures damaged, according to initial reports.

01/04/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024 Community Award Recipients! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on our community. Please join us in congratulating the following honorees:

🏆 Ambassador of the Year - Shannon Ortiz
🏆 From the Heart Award - John & Melissa Estruth
🏆 Organization of the Year - Tracy Police Activities League
🏆 Professional of the Year - Jonathan Motts, Deputy District Attorney
🏆 Entrepreneur of the Year - Michael & Katie Speer
🏆 Business of the Year - Raley's
🏆 Emerald Award for Best Sustainability Practices - Amazon SCK6 & Black Eagle Secure Solutions
🏆 Agriculturist of the Year - Sandhu Family
🏆 Female Citizen of the Year - Amy Scudder
🏆 Male Citizen of the Year - Dr. Sunil Patel

These remarkable individuals and organizations have shown outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to our community. We are proud to honor them for their contributions to making Tracy a better place for all.

📅 Join us in celebrating these exceptional honorees at the 2024 Community Recognition Awards Gala on Friday, January 31st, 2025! 🎉

For more details, please contact the Tracy Chamber of Commerce at (209) 835-2131.

Once again, congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients! 🌟 CCity of Tracy - Local GovernmentTTracy Police Department

12/26/2024

In the early morning hours of Thursday December 19, 2024, Tracy PD officers responded to an armed carjacking that occurred near Tracy Bl./Schulte Rd. Using our Flock cameras, officers located the carjacked vehicle on Naglee Rd. and engaged in a pursuit that led into the county area north of town. The suspect lost control of the vehicle near a canal and fled on foot. Using our UAS (drones) technology, officers located the suspect hiding in the nearby canal. Joseph Salas (23 years old from Tracy) surrendered to officers and a loaded “Ghost” gun was located nearby. Salas was booked into the county jail for various fi****ms related charges and carjacking.

12/25/2024

These are the top selections from this year's Tracy Rotary Club home decorating contest. Have you seen others around town that you like? Post them in the comments!
Merry Christmas!

Tracy home and grounds are shining bright this holiday season as winners of the annual Tracy Rotary Club Holiday Decorating Contest were chosen.

12/24/2024

On December 23, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., Tracy Police Department officers responded to a fatal traffic collision in the area of Sycamore Parkway and Allegheny Street involving two vehicles.

Personnel from the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority and American Medical Response (AMR) arrived shortly after the collision to provide medical first aid and transported the injured parties to a local hospital.

Preliminary investigation revealed that one of the vehicles was driven by a 16-year-old male from Tracy. Tragically, the 16-year-old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained injuries and are currently in stable condition.

Investigators have determined that speed and wet road conditions were contributing factors to the collision. The Tracy Police Department’s Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially during inclement weather conditions.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer David Ventling at [email protected] or 209-831-6657.

12/22/2024

12/20/2024

Corral Hollow/Tesla Road from Tracy to Livermore is open again.

12/17/2024

After spending the last 11 weeks attending the prestigious FBI National Academy, we are excited to announce that Captain Octavio Lopez has graduated as part of Session 292 on December 12, 2024, in Quantico, Virginia! This incredible milestone highlights Captain Lopez’s dedication to Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork as a leader at the Tracy Police Department.

Session 292 included 257 law enforcement officers from 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam, along with representatives from 27 countries, eight military organizations, and five federal civilian agencies.

Participants must exhibit proven records of professionalism and excellence within their agencies to attend the globally recognized FBI National Academy, which offers rigorous courses in advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training.

Captain Lopez now joins an elite group, as fewer than 1% of law enforcement officers worldwide have the opportunity to complete this program. His unwavering commitment to Service, Integrity, and Excellence reflects the core values of the Tracy Police Department and sets a high standard of leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Lopez on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏

12/16/2024

On Friday, December 13, 2024, around 5:45 a.m., Tracy Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Star’s Casino, located at 3170 Naglee Road. Employees reported that an adult male, dressed in all black, and armed with a firearm took a large sum of money before running from the business.

To assist officers in locating the involved individual, officers deployed an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), also known as a drone, to search the area, leading to officers to finding the suspect running through a nearby property. Officers set up a perimeter and located the suspect hiding in a drainage ditch through the use of UAS thermal imaging technology. Following a short negotiation, the suspect, Joseph Just (34 years old from Antioch), surrendered himself to officers. A replica firearm and a large amount of cash was recovered in the area.

Just was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail for 211 PC – robbery.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information related to this incident, contact the Tracy Police Department at (209) 831-6550. To make an anonymous tip, contact Tracy Crime Stoppers by calling (209) 831-4847 or by texting “TIPTPD” and your message to CRIMES (274637).

12/13/2024

Jordan's Way fundraiser benefiting pets at the Tracy Animal Shelter.

A frantic, three-hour Facebook live filled with pie throwing, slime pouring and an indoor slip and slide raised almost $11,000 to benefit animals at the Tracy Animal Shelter during a

12/13/2024

There's still time to enter the Holiday Decorating Contest! If you can't get the form to us by noon Friday send an email to [email protected] with your name, address and contact info.

12/11/2024

Here is a list of the winners in the Parade of Lights along with a look at Saturday's events in downtown Tracy.

Downtown Tracy’s 10th Street and Central Avenue were awash in holiday colors as the annual Parade of Lights and tree lighting ceremony ushered in the holiday season Saturday evening.

12/09/2024

That earthquake you may have felt appears to be the 5.7-magnitude quake reported out of western Nevada. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that it occurred at 3:08 p.m. 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada. The main quake was followed by a series of aftershocks.

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12/09/2024

Show us your best light display! To enter the contest, fill out and return the form, or email info, including name, address and contact info, to [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 13

12/08/2024

On December 7, 2024, while providing extra security for the Downtown Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting, Tracy Police Officers stopped a driver who was going the wrong way through the roundabout at 6th Street and Central Avenue around 5:22 PM. As the vehicle traveled in the wrong direction, the driver went around barricades onto Central Avenue before coming to a stop in front of the judges' booth across from the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. The driver, identified as Leon Pilipina Jr. (38 years old from Stockton), was determined to be driving under the influence.

Pilipina was arrested and transported to San Joaquin County Jail.

12/06/2024

11/23/2024

A car crashed into a pole in front of Tracy High. There was an unconfirmed report of a person injured, and the front airbags deployed in the car. The crash knocked out power to some PG&E customers but with the exception of the properties right next to the damaged pole power was quickly restored.

UPDATE: The roadway has been reopened. Thank you for your patience!

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨 Due to a collision, West 11th Street between Civic Center Plaza and MacArthur Drive is closed to through traffic. To avoid delays, please use alternate routes.