Morning Briefing: Police presence to grow in South Stockton

Good morning, Stockton.

We’re getting two new police substations and more community policing.

The Stockton Police Department is planning to open two new substations in South Stockton this year. Locations are being finalized for Weston Ranch and near Sierra Vista, and the department is eyeing North Stockton next.

Chris Woodyard has the full story on what these substations could mean for Stocktonians’ safety and connection between police and the community.

Also, we’ll tell you about California education leaders pushing back against federal shake-ups and students taking a stand for immigrant protections. Plus, one beloved San Francisco Zoo resident gets a heartfelt farewell.

Today’s top story

Police plan to open two substations in South Stockton

By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia

The Stockton Police Department hopes a pair of new substations in the city’s southern end will make them more visible and give officers a chance to mingle with the people they protect.

The city is on track to open two police substations in South Stockton later this year — one in Weston Ranch and the other near the Sierra Vista apartments. Authorities say they are considering opening a location in North Stockton as well.

Read the full story.

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