Gov Newsom Calls For Seniors To Isolate, Bars To Close, Restaurants To Limit Capacity

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CALIFORNIA- Governor Newsom today said he is calling for all bars, wineries, pubs, and nightclubs to close and for senior citizens and people with poor health conditions to isolate themselves at home as a means to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. There are over 5.3 million seniors in California. He also called for restaurants to cut their capacity …

National Study Ranks Stockton As 4th Worst City For Children

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STOCKTON- A national study conducted by diversitydatakids.org ranks Stockton as the 4th lowest ranking city in the United States using the Child Opportunity Index 2.0. The study measures several factors and even breaks down each city by ethnicity. When it comes to Stockton, the city also ranks amongst the worst specifically for Mexican, White and Asian/Pacific Islander children as well. …

CHP Arrests Minor In Connection With Rocks Thrown At Cars On I-5

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STOCKTON- The California Highway Patrol announced they have made an arrest of a suspect they believe was responsible for attacking motorists on I-5 NB near the March Lane exit. We reported multiple cases including the incident pictured when a rock smashed through the windshield injuring a woman who had young children in the back seat. Per CHP: “Public safety is …

School Authorities Launch Investigation After Bus Almost Hit By Train

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LODI- District officials have confirmed that they’re investigating what occurred in a video we posted on social media showing a school bus so close to train tracks while a train was crossing that the crossing arm was on top of the bus. The incident happened this morning at 8am on Lodi Avenue. The district released the following statement: “We are …

22 Grams of Meth Found in San Joaquin Jail Bathroom

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FRENCH CAMP- On Wednesday January 8th, a correctional officer trainee made a surprising discovery in the women’s restroom of the jail booking area. While they are used to finding contraband, this one was surpassing even for them. It’s assumed by officers we spoke to that the inmate had it hiding in her vagina when she was arrested and got scared …

Stockton Sees Nearly 30% Average Rent Increase, Worst In The Nation

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STOCKTON- A wise man once said, “these rent prices are too damn high”! Imagine what he would have said if he lived in Stockton where according to a national survey by Apartmentlist.com, prices have had the greatest rate of rent increases in the nation. According to their report: “Stockton, CA, tops this list, with rent growth of 28.4 percent since …

National Study Ranks Stockton As Worst City To Have Thanksgiving

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Source: WalletHub STOCKTON- A national study conducted by WalletHub compared the largest 100 cities in America and ranked them 1-100 from best to worst to celebrate Thanksgiving based on measurable categories including price of food, weather, and safety. Stockton was ranked last at number 100. Oakland came in at number 99. According to Adam McHan, “To help Americans find the …

Tour of Homeless Camp in Stockton Discovers Children Living There

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STOCKTON- According to the “Point in time count” conducted by the San Joaquin County Homeless Task Force, the city’s homeless population has exploded over 200% in just the last two years since its most high profile leaders, Chair and County Supervisor Kathy Miller and Mayor Michael Tubbs got elected and took office in their current positions. Despite those elected officials …