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By Frank Gayaldo STOCKTON- After reviewing the Grand Jury’s report on the Stockton Unified School District (SUSD), we are likely asking the same questions as any Stocktonian who reads it. What is a Civil Grand Jury’s role? What is their expertise in education? What are the intentions of the individuals that drafted the report? Do they care about the parents and students served by Stockton Unified …
ROSEVILLE- On Saturday July 17 at 10:13pm a vehicle crashed on Sunrise Ave right before Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. The vehicle was immediately engulfed in flames and an off duty police officer from Stockton named Mark Afanasev, rushed into action to free them. The man in the vehicle caught fire and sustained Burns to his leg and arm but survived. …
The charitable organization Sikhs For Humanity, received a Key to the City on Sunday July 11th. It was presented by Mayor Kevin Lincoln and Vice Mayor Christina Fugazi at the Sikh Temple in south Stockton. The organization was recognized for their role in vaccinating more than 40,000 people during the Covid-19 pandemic. They did so without any funding from the …
By Patrick Eley Californian public opinion is caught between a rock and a hard place. 93% of San Joaquin’s residents believe homelessness is a worsening problem that we must address. They also believe the steps taken so far are inadequate. The voters aren’t wrong and for the last year opposing views of county officials have placed actions to address the …
Stockton- The following announcement has been made by former Prosecutor and Lodi Unified Trustee Ron Freitas: “Ron Freitas, a career Prosecutor with the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, today announced his campaign to bring common sense and values that reflect our community back to the District Attorney’s Office. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and …
Stockton’s Representatives Split Between Talk and Action on Homelessness By Patrick Eley Assemblyman Carlos VillapuduaCarlos Villapudua is a lifelong advocate for Stockton, California. Raised in the Central Valley hub, he spent two decades working for San Joaquin County, including two terms on the Board of Supervisors from 2009-2017. After his second term, the Assemblyman served as the San Joaquin County …
SACRAMENTO- On June 22, 2021 a federal Judge sentenced Robert Maher, from Stockton, to more than six years in federal prison for his part in a scheme that fraudulently filed $739,335 in unemployment claims over the course of eight years. The Department of Justice released the following statement: “Robert Joseph Maher, 42, formerly of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. …
STOCKTON- Stockton Police have released the body worn camera footage of the Officer-Involved Critical Incident Video from May 11, 2021 that occurred in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way. Viewer discretion is advised. Both Officer Inn and the shooter Lance Lowe were killed and Lowe’s eight year old son was saved by citizen Jesus Velasquez who can be seen …
STOCKTON- A suspect has been arrested less than 24 hours after a 27 year old man was murdered on the 100 block of N El Dorado. It has been confirmed that the murder took place inside the Bella Vista Rooftop party. Per SPD: “SPD News: Homicide Arrest The Stockton Police Gang Violence Suppression Unit, AB 109 Task Force, and Federal …
STOCKTON- San Joaquin Sheriff Deputies find several explosives while serving an eviction to vacate on home on the 2100 block of E Stewart St in east Stockton. They are evacuating the area and asking people to stay clear as they detonate the devices.
