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Stockton leaders reacts to Newsom executive order to clear homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom has given to order to state officials to clear thousands of homeless encampments across California. Newsom's order, released on Thursday, is a result of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave local and state governments more latitude to remove people experiencing homelessness from their streets. While he can't force cities and counties to take down homeless encampments he is advising local authorities on the best way to take action. ...
Park Fire reminder of changing climate's impact on far Northern California
Climate scientist Daniel Swain says Butte County has become a “poster child” over the past decade for what can happen when a warming climate triggers extreme summers and winters. The Record Searchlight reached out to Swain before the Park Fire started for insights on the record-breaking heat that enveloped the North State...
Former motel converted into apartment units for Stockton’s unhoused community
(FOX40.COM) — Homeless advocates unveiled a new housing complex to help get people off the streets in Stockton. Town Center Studios on 1604 N. Wilson Way has transformed 40 motel rooms into studio apartments in hopes of providing housing to people for the long haul. The Stockton development is a California Homekey project that converted […]
‘Expect delays’: Highway 50 construction extends to I-80 in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — Some lanes on two major highways in Northern California will be closed while construction workers put in a new traffic shift, according to Caltrans. • Video Above: Worst commutes in the United States The work zone is from the Yolo Causeway through West Sacramento on Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50. Caltrans reported […]
Sandman Park becomes first inclusive playground in north Stockton, second in the city
The city of Stockton held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sandman Park to celebrate north Stockton's first inclusive playground. Stockton city officials, Stockton San Joaquin Lions Club, community members, and community organizations gathered on Tuesday in celebration of the new playground. The purple, fuchsia, yellow, orange, colorful playground is "fully accessible and inclusive,"...
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Stockton ranked worst city for renters in new study as more housing is unveiled
STOCKTON — In a new study by RentCafe, Stockton was ranked the worst city for renters in Northern California based on living costs, housing opportunities, and quality of life.So what are officials doing about this?One project that aims to help: 40 newly renovated studio apartments in Stockton on Wilson Way. They are open to those who really need it, like Heather Long."It's not stability like everybody else, but its stability for the homeless. That's what we have," she said.Long was homeless, in and out of prison but is now trying to make change for herself."I've been homeless off and on...
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