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An astronaut from Stockton is getting a new kind of honor — this time, on wheels.
San Joaquin RTD unveiled a newly wrapped bus honoring José Hernández, the NASA astronaut and engineer who grew up in the fields of the Central Valley before reaching outer space. Family, friends and local leaders gathered to celebrate.
Also in today’s newsletter: Champions were crowned as the PDGA Major returned to California for the first time in over a decade, a deadly police shooting in Manteca is under investigation, and the flea market at the SJ County Fairgrounds continues to draw thousands each week for bargains and community.
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Today’s top story
RTD unveils bus dedicated to NASA astronaut, Stockton native José Hernández
By Sammy Jimenez • Stocktonia
Friends, family and local officials came out this weekend to see San Joaquin Regional Transit District’s new bus wrap, honoring Stockton-native NASA astronaut and engineer José Hernández.
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Isaac Robinson, Missy Gannon win titles in Stockton as PDGA Champions Cup returns to California
The Stockton event marked the first time since 2011 that a PDGA Major was held in California.
Driver dead after being shot by police at Manteca In-N-Out
The California Department of Justice and local agencies are investigating after Manteca police officers shot and killed a 69-year-old man in a confrontation at an In-N-Out.
Flea market at SJ County Fairgrounds ‘a place for everyone’
Every week, thousands of locals visit the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Flea Market in search of bargains, food and a welcoming culture.
Top California news
Second teen killed in Stockton shooting last month ID’d
Police have not announced any arrests in connection to the shooting or released any suspect information.
How Trump’s budget proposal could affect California: ‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’
The budget document makes for quite a vision — one that, if realized, would upend decades of federal housing policy and affect millions of lives.
How Covid changed teaching in California: Fewer pencils, more technology
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed how students and teachers spend their time in the classroom. Now, instead of writing with paper and pencil, students use computers for most assignments.
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