Good morning, Stockton.
This weekend, Stockton’s spotlight falls on a familiar face carrying an unfamiliar weight.
Gabe Flores Jr. returns home for the biggest fight of his career and will honor his cousin Susano Archuleta and other victims of the recent mass shooting. What should be a celebratory night in the ring has become something deeper — a moment of remembrance for a city still searching for answers and healing. Stocktonia Editor Scott Linesburgh has the full story on how the Stockton native is carrying that weight into the ring.
Also in today’s briefing: Questions surround a proposed gang “ceasefire” meeting that left local agencies in the dark, community leaders launch a fund to support grieving families, police investigate a homicide outside a Stockton church, and we share what’s happening around town this weekend.
Thank you for reading, for staying with us and for continuing to show care for this community during a difficult time.
Today’s top story
Gabe Flores Jr. to honor cousin Susano Archuleta, other victims of Stockton shooting, at boxing event
By Scott Linesburgh • Stocktonia
The Stockton native returns to his hometown for the biggest fight of his career and to mourn the city’s victims of gun violence, including his own family.
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Group’s announced ‘ceasefire’ meeting leaves Stockton agencies in the dark
Texas-based group announced a meeting with Stockton gangs, but local police and an anti-violence office say they weren’t informed. The group’s efforts in other cities have left behind a trail of questions.
Things to do in Stockton Dec. 12-14: Gabriel Flores Jr. fight, Christmas events, more
Whether you’re looking to laugh, create, cheer or reflect, here’s a look at what’s happening Dec. 12 through Dec. 14.
Former Mayor Michael Tubbs, nonprofits create fund for ‘grieving families’ of Stockton mass shooting
The $100,000 Heal Stockton fund launched with financial support from three charities, including the Sacramento-based Sierra Health Foundation.
Homicide investigation underway in after woman found dead outside Stockton church
A woman found dead outside God’s Throne Church on Friday was deemed a homicide victim by Stockton Police Department.
Top California news
Commentary: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s neverending water wars
A new federal order to boost California water infrastructure sparked praise from agricultural groups and condemnation from environmentalists and state officials.
U.S. Forest Service falling further behind on wildfire prevention, report shows
Outside analysis of Forest Service data is being circulated by Democrats finding the Trump administration lagging on forest management.
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