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San Joaquin County officials, homeless react to Gov. Newsom's order to clear encampments
STOCKTON – California state and county leaders now have to follow an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove homeless encampments or could face repercussions. County officials in San Joaquin County are waiting to iron out the details since some of their colleagues are off this week, but the county says they expect to follow this order. Meanwhile, some people who are unhoused in Stockton have one question: Where do we go now? Dozens of unhoused people live at a homeless encampment along Interstate 5 just off Monte Diablo Avenue in Stockton. Their encampments are the only place...
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 […]
California took vacation time from a prison doctor. Now it has to pay him $1.8M
A jury last week awarded nearly $2 million to a former California prison psychiatrist who claimed the state retaliated against him when officials began raising questions about how he earned high incomes from two government agencies. A decade ago, Anthony Coppola held a senior position at a former state prison in Tracy and a part-time assignment as a psychiatrist at Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail. ...
Alameda County grand jury probe leads to rare charges against an Oakland recycling business and its managers
A two-day toxic blaze that blanketed Oakland in smoke last summer has resulted in criminal indictments for Radius Recycling. “Under my leadership, this administration will not allow corporate criminals to poison our community recklessly, to create vulnerabilities for our community and for those who serve our community and just walk away having made a profit and get off with a slap on the wrist,” Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said in a news conference on Tuesday.
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...
'This is all they have': Manteca residents push to get another public pool
MANTECA, Calif. — Taking a dip in the pool on a hot day is an easy way to relax in the summer. But for residents in one San Joaquin County town, the lack of options can be stressful. The Lincoln Pool in Manteca was built in the 1960s and...
Padilla’s party in the park reportedly violated Stockton City Council funding rules
Stockton City Councilmember Michele Padilla may have run afoul of council policy at a community event she hosted over the weekend by providing a public platform for local candidates seeking political office. The event reportedly cost more than $10,000 to host and was paid for with City Council discretionary funding,...
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
SUSD Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez receives four-year extension
Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez will remain with Stockton Unified School District until at least the 2027–2028 school year. The district’s board of education voted 5–1 to extend her contract at their meeting on Tuesday. For many parents and teachers, Rodriguez appears to be turning things around. Since 2005,...
‘Next stop!’ … Firehouse, Bankhead collaborating on exhibition exploring locomotive history in Tri-Valley
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The area’s two largest gallery spaces are rolling out a project with a similar ambitious aim to its historical subject — bridging the gap between Pleasanton and Livermore to bring people together … with trains. “Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey...
News Digest: World Series time in Livermore | Night Market back | Fraud prevention seminar | Community of Character barbecue
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 2024 Little League Baseball Intermediate (50/70) World Series is set to start on Sunday (July 28) and continue until a winner is crowned on Aug. 4 in Max Baer Park in Livermore. The host California District 57 Region is represented by the hometown...
Stockton is 175 years old. Here are 5 fun facts about the 'All American City'
The "All American City" celebrated its 175 birthday on Tuesday, July 23. Stockton is located California's Central Valley and was founded by German immigrant Charles M. Weber. The city was founded in 1849 and officially incorporated on July 23, 1850. In 1851, it became a charter from the state of California. ...
Stockton nonprofit donors react to candidate speeches at councilmember Padilla event
Two Stockton nonprofits barred from participating in political activity donated supplies to a city council member's cookout Saturday where political candidates talked about elections onstage, the nonprofits’ leaders said Thursday. On July 20, District 1 Councilmember Michele Padilla held a public cookout at Michael Faklis Park in north Stockton. At the event, four candidates —...
Lanza announces run for reelection to college district board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Steve Lanza is running to reclaim his seat on the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees for Area 7, which serves Livermore, areas of East Dublin and Southeast San Ramon. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Lanza said he intends to combine...
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