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San Joaquin County Pearl Harbor veteran turns 100
Robert “Bob” Fernandez of Stockton celebrated his 100th birthday on July 11 with family and friends at Whirlow’s Tossed and Grilled restaurant in Stockton. Fernandez is the last Pearl Harbor survivors still living in the Stockton area. At 100, Fernandez’s memory is fading. He couldn’t believe he was 100-years old but he still...
San Joaquin County will allow farmers, ranchers into evacuated areas during emergencies
STOCKTON — The Corral Fire in San Joaquin County which burned over 14,000 acres is now the catalyst behind a program that would allow local farmers and ranchers to go into evacuated areas and take care of their livestock.The San Joaquin County Ag Commissioner said the county learned a lot from the fire that threatened homes, lives and livestock.Many local farmers and ranchers want to see this program happen quickly."This is our livelihood," Diana Conley said.Conley spoke to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors back on July 9 before they approved the livestock pass program."This pass is important because...
Former mayor known for guaranteed income programs launches bid for California lieutenant governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after voters in his Central Valley hometown ousted him as one of the country’s youngest mayors following his reboot of guaranteed income programs for the poor that made him a star.
Progressive hero seeks political comeback in California
Michael Tubbs, the former mayor of Stockton, Calif. who became a hero to progressives, is seeking a political return years after pushing guaranteed income during the presidency of former President Trump and losing his reelection bid. The big picture: Tubbs tells Axios he is running for lieutenant governor in California...
3 new Stockton parks need a name. Here's what you can do about it
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton is bringing three new parks to the city, but they're calling on everyone in town for a little help. Stockton officials are hoping to get nominations for what they're going to call these new parks. The parks are at the corners of Westlake and Scott...
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