Breaking News! Google Barge is Headed to the Port of Stockton

The Stockton Record reports that the director of the Port of Stockton has confirmed that Google’s mystery barge is planning to take up residence at the port. See the EXCLUSIVE It's official: Google barge will dock at Port of Stockton for more on the story. The destination of the barge has been of intense interest for the past month; that Google choose the Port of Stockton does not surprise those familiar with the area. “Stockton and San Joaquin USA has always thought of itself as being a part of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley,” said Michael Amman, president and CEO of San Joaquin Partnership, “This is just another example on our connection as the center of international commerce in Northern California.” Amman added that with over 60,000 talented employees commuting to tech and construction jobs in what we call Greater Silicon Valley San Joaquin USA is building the tech boom heard round the world.

For other media coverage:

Google Barge Cruising From San Francisco to Delta, ABC News

Google Barge arriving in Stockton this morning, CNET

Google Barge leases Port of Stockton pier, San Francisco Chronicle Blog