It Looks To Be A Busy Election Season In The 209

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SACRAMENTO- It looks to be a busy election season: Susan Collette Eggman, the person who uses a fake alias of “Talamantes” to get Mexican votes, takes money from private prisons who hold immigrant women and children where some have even died from abuse, and who tried to make tax payers pay for heroin lounges is now running for State Senate. …

Governor Newsom Wants More Of Your Money

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SACRAMENTO- Yesterday Governor Newsom proposed a new tax on California water customers up to $10 a month to pay for what tax payers are already paying for-clean water. Despite inheriting a record $30,000,000 budget surplus from Jerry Brown, Newsom (who was conspicuously absent as lieutenant governor for most of Brown’s tenure) now wants $140 million more from California tax payers …

83 Yr Old Woman Robbed In Stockton Daylight Robbery

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STOCKTON- Yesterday At 4:00pm an 83 year old woman was shopping at a store on the 1000 Block of East Bianchi Road in north Stockton when she was approached by two males who pushed her to the ground and fled with her property. Stockton police have provided no additional information about the suspects other than that they are an “Indian …

VIDEO: Residents Ask “Where’s Mayor Tubbs?” As Homelessness On Stockton’s Waterways Grows Outta Control

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STOCKTON- As the condition of homelessness in Stockton and its water ways seems to be getting worse and worse, residents like Adam Farrow are documenting and sharing their concerns. He’s also asking, “where’s Mayor Tubbs?”. Homelessness has gotten measurable worse on Michael Tubbs’ watch despite both he and his Homeless Task Force counter part and political ally County Supervisor Kathy …

Woman Hit By Big Rig On I-5 Near Stockton In Possible Suicide Attempt

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STOCKTON- Yesterday shortly after 4pm a 43 year old woman sustained major injuries after being hit by a big rig on the side of I-5 going northbound. According to a statement released by the California Highway Patrol, witnesses say the woman parked her vehicle on the shoulder just north of Eight Mile Road. While the vehicle was stopped she stood …

Stockton and Modesto Rank Worst In USA For Cities Having to Commute

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CENTRAL VALLEY- According to an extensive study done by Apartment List, Stockton ranks as the worst city in the USA for having the highest percentage of its population that has to commute to work and the amount of time traveling to get there. 11.2% of Stockton relies on work in the Bay Area to make ends meet including the 10% …

Road Rage Turns Into Assault With Deadly Weapon For Stockton Woman

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STOCKTON- Yesterday right before noon two vehicles were driving down Benjamin Holt Drive near El Dorado Street in north Stockton. One vehicle was being driven and occupied by adult males when a woman driving another vehicle turned her car into a weapon according to police, ramming the other vehicle. Upon responding to the call, police located and arrested Tamia Piggee, …

Stagg High School Student Arrested With Gun In Backpack

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STOCKTON- Today At 1:26pm a student from Stagg High School was arrested just off campus. While driving down Crown Avenue near Brookside Road the student was pulled over by officers. While making contact with the driver during the traffic stop officers say they, “observed a handgun magazine on the seat as the passenger exited the vehicle. A search revealed a …

13 Yr Old Male Student Stabs 14 Yr Old Female Student at Stockton Elementary School

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STOCKTON- Today around 1:20pm a 13 year old boy stabbed a 14 year old girl at Rio Calaveras Elementary where both are students in north Stockton according to a statement from the Stockton Police Department. The injuries, which happen on the playground, were non life threatening according to SPD spokesman Joe Silva. She was transported to a local hospital and …

Governor Newsom to Halt California Death Penalty for 737 Convicted Inmates

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SACRAMENTO- Governor Newsom has announced through his office that he will stop all executions for 737 inmates on death row. This includes the gas chamber at San Quentin that has never been used. He has cited inequalities in the criminal justice system as well as called it “immoral”. As a result of multiple lawsuits, California hasn’t executed a prisoner since …