Stocks surged Monday as Wall Street responded to easing trade tensions between the United States and China, along with a new federal initiative targeting high prescription drug costs. At the same time, fresh analysis pointed to potential gas price spikes on the West Coast, raising broader co…

Patterson Scouting America Troop 81 had their annual Arrow of Light/Webelos Day at Caswell Park in Ripon on April 12-13 for the incoming Scouts who will be "bridging over" from Patterson Cub Scout Pack 81 next month.

Under clear skies and pleasant weather, the Patterson Tigers saw their CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division Three playoff run come to an end Friday afternoon in an 8-3 loss to the Pioneer Patriots. A strong start and several standout plays were ultimately undone by defensive errors and a strike …