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Candidates lead in Stockton, Vacaville races
Politics
— 4d
In Stockton-area elections, incumbents Heath Flora and Rhodesia Ransom led their California Assembly races, while Stockton City Council incumbents Michele Padilla and Michael Blower also held leads in unofficial results. In District 5, challenger Desiree Lynch led incumbent Brando Villapudua despite saying she would not take office if elected; vote counting was ongoing.
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California Deputies Recover Stolen Sinclair Dinosaur Statue
Science
— 2d
San Joaquin County deputies recovered a stolen green dinosaur statue from a Sinclair gas station after tracking it to Stockton, where it was found with a bag over its head. Authorities said a suspect was arrested, while the statue had passed to an apparently unwitting purchaser; deputies and volunteers returned it to the station.
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Priya Raman
Glad the deputies tracked down that dinosaur and got it back where it belongs.
Local Board Elections Return Incumbents, Add Newcomers
Politics
— 3d
Michigan Democrats retained control of the State Board of Education, while St. Tammany Parish voters returned three school-board incumbents and sent another to a runoff. In Stockton, challengers led in two school-board races as incumbents held leads in the other two.
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California ICE Operations Draw Protests, Clashes
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
ICE activity in several California communities has prompted protests and concern: demonstrators reported injuries after agents fired rubber bullets in Lake Forest, while protesters outside the Stockton facility were maced and pushed. In Pleasanton and Livermore, residents tracked ICE vehicles and staged demonstrations, and officials at San Joaquin Delta College expressed concern after agents appeared in a campus parking lot, though they said they were not conducting enforcement there.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
Stockton Man Pleads Guilty to ISIS Support
World
— Oct 30, 2026
California man Ammaad Akhtar pleaded guilty to attempting to provide ISIS with money, firearms and equipment after an undercover investigation; he also discussed plans for violence and seeking bomb-making instructions. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for February 2027.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Housing Resource Events Planned in Three Cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 21, 2026
Housing-focused events in Columbus, Pittsfield and Stockton aim to connect residents and decision-makers with practical support: Columbus will host a discussion on advancing affordable housing, while Pittsfield’s free resource fair and Stockton’s open house offer residents help navigating housing needs and fair-housing concerns.
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Apartment rents dip across five US cities
Business
— Oct 29, 2026
Zumper data showed listed apartment rents around $1,600 in Stockton and Athens and $1,500 in Hornell, while Spencer’s median was $1,400 and Martinsville’s was $955. Month-to-month prices were largely steady or slightly lower across the markets, with modest increases in Spencer and Martinsville.
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Stockton Artists Transform Downtown Buildings With Murals
Lifestyle
— Oct 21, 2026
Bruno Pontiroli’s surreal paintings unsettle familiar ideas about the human and animal body, while Los Angeles illustrator Evan Cohen turns urban scenes into vivid, psychedelic worlds. Public art is also taking shape through Lee Lanier’s large desert-landscape mosaic for a Las Vegas park and a Stockton mural project bringing local and visiting artists together with the community.
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Inmate with weapons injures four officers during Stockton prison check
Health
— Oct 15, 2026
A California prison inmate allegedly tried to attack correctional officers with two improvised weapons during a wellness check at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton, injuring four officers. The officers were treated and released, and the inmate was transferred to another prison; the case is being referred to prosecutors for possible felony charges.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Stockton Council Removes Vice Mayor Jason Lee
Jason Lee
— Oct 13, 2026
Stockton’s City Council voted 4-2 to remove Jason Lee as vice mayor after he offered to resign, and separately voted 6-1 to remove him as audit committee chair. Lee will remain on the council representing District 6; the decisions followed months of disputes over financial oversight, spending and transparency.
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Tigers Teams Lose Across Football, Volleyball
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Several football teams nicknamed the Tigers lost: Trinity fell to Diboll 57-23, Christian County lost 13-7 to Somerset, and Princeton was defeated 63-6 by Mater Dei in a sectional playoff. Stockton also lost its regular-season finale to Miller, which secured a share of the Southwest Conference title.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Four Communities Seek Volunteers for Tree-Planting Events
Environment
— Oct 26, 2026
Communities in Stockton, Eastbourne, Joliet and Chesapeake are recruiting volunteers for tree-planting activities, including park plantings, preparation of young trees for a school project, and planting native trees and shrubs. The events offer ways for residents to support greener public spaces, with some requiring advance forms or age eligibility and Joliet also providing free native trees and shrubs while supplies last.
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California School Board Races Spotlight Academics, Technology
Politics
— Oct 22, 2026
In California school board races, Colton candidate Fredy Martinez is emphasizing low test scores and chronic absenteeism, while Las Virgenes candidates clashed over classroom technology policies and board decision-making. Stockton Unified also has four local races this November, including appointed incumbent Patrick Martin’s bid to retain his seat.
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Bird Walks, Wildlife Projects Span US, UK
Environment
— Oct 20, 2026
Across several communities, wildlife initiatives are offering ways to experience and protect nature, from a new Montana raptor enclosure that enriches permanently injured ambassador birds to Oregon’s preserved coastal sanctuary and a volunteer habitat-restoration day in Walsall. Beginner-friendly bird walks in Stockton and Virginia will also help participants identify local and seasonal birds.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 2h
Thunder Season Openers Span Hockey, Basketball
Sports
— Oct 15, 2026
Adirondack opened its season with a 5-2 win over Trenton, while the returning Stockton Thunder prepare for their first home game after more than four years without pro hockey in the city. Wichita also begins a new era, with former player Travis Clayton making his head-coaching debut as the team opens its season.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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High school football updates include Eisenhower's 49-34 win in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
— Oct 16, 2026
High school football coverage this week includes schedules, live scores and updates across El Paso, the High Desert, Stockton, Bucks and Eastern Montgomery counties, and Northern Colorado. Featured Northern Colorado matchups include Fort Collins vs. Fossil Ridge and Loveland vs. Roosevelt, while El Paso’s slate includes Montwood vs. Socorro and Canutillo vs. Jefferson.
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Rachel Meyers
Eisenhower's 49-34 win looks like a real offensive shootout this week.
Ex-Jazz Coach Compares Rookie Peterson to Stockton, Williams
Darryn Peterson
— Oct 15, 2026
Utah’s preseason has fueled optimism that rookie Darryn Peterson can become a key building block, with former coach Tyrone Corbin pointing to the franchise’s history of successful guards while Peterson has shown scoring and playmaking potential. The Jazz are exploring how he can fit alongside young talent such as Ace Bailey and Keyonte George, and coach Will Hardy may prioritize earning Peterson’s trust in close games over rushing him into the starting lineup.
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Pacific Leads 18-Team Stockton Invitational
Sports
— Oct 11, 2026
Pacific took a five-shot lead after the second round of the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational, with San Francisco and Utah Valley tied for second. Sacramento State improved by six strokes but remained 15th, while Pacific seeks to defend its title and the Hornets and Dons entered the event after strong early-season performances.
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Manhunt Continues After Birthday Party Mass Shooting Leaves Four Dead in Stockton
Stockton, California
— Dec 2, 2025
Authorities in Stockton, California, are still searching for suspects in a devastating mass shooting that killed four people — including three children — during a toddler’s birthday party over the weekend. Investigators…
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Stockton University Plans 21 Layoffs, Unions Protest
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Stockton University plans to cut 14 faculty and seven professional staff positions at the end of the academic year to address a budget deficit, citing financial pressures that include declining enrollment. Unions are protesting the layoffs and demanding more transparency, while demonstrators also raised concerns about academic freedom and the administration’s response to genocide.
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NBA Legend John Stockton Sues Gov’t Officials Over COVID Persecution
Opinion
— Mar 17, 2024
After a career making history in college and pro basketball, John Stockton is taking his name, and his game, to a different kind of court. The former Utah Jazz point guard, NBA Hall of Famer and current podcast host is…
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New Food Venues Planned in Raleigh, Lafayette, Stockton
Lifestyle
— Oct 9, 2026
New food halls are drawing attention in several cities: the North Carolina State Fair is unveiling a $25 million, 30,000-square-foot venue planned for year-round use, while Hartford’s Parkville Market offers 21 vendors and three bars. Stockton Food Plaza is also scheduled to hold its grand opening Oct. 8, 2026.
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Unitas Award names 15 quarterback semifinalists
Arch Manning
— Oct 8, 2026
Washington quarterback Williams and Texas’ Arch Manning were named among the top 15 contenders for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which recognizes upperclassmen for excellence on and off the field. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr were also named semifinalists.
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Coast Guard Calls Titan Sub Disaster Preventable
United States Coast Guard
— Aug 5, 2025
A bombshell report released Tuesday by the U.S. Coast Guard concludes that the Titan submersible tragedy, which claimed five lives during a 2023 dive to the Titanic wreck, was entirely preventable — and CEO Stockton…
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 2h
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