Good morning, Stockton.
Police and investigators were called to a car in Stockton where three men were found dead. Authorities are working to determine what happened.
Vince Medina reports that an official cause of death has not yet been determined. Vice Mayor Jason Lee said the deaths may have been related to fentanyl overdoses, though investigators have not confirmed that explanation as the case remains under review.
Elsewhere, a former Lodi councilmember has been sentenced to three years in jail for crimes tied to the 2020 election. And the Stockton City Council has announced its intent to hire Marci Arredondo as city attorney under a proposed three-year contract.
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Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
3 men found dead in car; vice mayor speculates fentanyl overdose
By Vince Medina • Stocktonia
An official cause of death has yet to be determined, but Vice Mayor Jason Lee said it may have been fentanyl-related overdoses.
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