Average retail gasoline prices in Stockton have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 196 gas outlets in Stockton. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.43/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

The Pacific men's soccer team took the field for the first time since 1985, but suffered a 5-1 defeat at UC Riverside in the season opener.

The Pacific Field Hockey team were edged late by Liberty, 2-1 in the season opening match at Stanford's Varsity Field Turf. The Tigers fall to 0-1 (0-1 NorPac East) after the loss while the Flames, who captured the 2013 NorPac title, improve to 1-0 (1-0 NorPac East).

The California Community Colleges announced today it will seek to increase the number of students earning certificates, degrees or transferring to four-year institutions by nearly a quarter of a million over the next 10 incoming freshman classes under college completion goals set by the system’s Board of Governors.

With their 3-2 win tonight against the Bakersfield Blaze, the Ports have claimed the second-half division title for the California League North Division.

The Pacific Cross Country team kicks off its 2014 season at the University of San Francisco Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, August 30. The event represents an opportunity for the team to assess offseason training and get acclimated to the upcoming season.

A new look is planned for shoppers at Pershing Avenue and March Lane. College Square Shopping Center is 37-years old and beginning to show its age.

San Joaquin County has recently seen rapid growth of blue-green algae blooms in many of its waterways. Some types of blue green algae produce harmful toxins. Since there is still a lot of activity in and around the area’s waterways, San Joaquin County Public Health Services and Environmental Health Department officials are urging the public to be aware and take precautions.