Good morning, Stockton.
In today’s top story, Aaron Leathley reports on a connection between two shootings that shook our region. A man who survived the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton was later gunned down in Lodi during the holidays. The case underscores how closely intertwined these acts of violence can be and how long their effects linger for families and communities.
We’re also following developments closer to home. San Joaquin Delta College partially closed its campus after heating failures disrupted classes and services. At the state level, new laws affecting farmers and agrotourism took effect this month, while lawmakers continue to debate whether California should require kindergarten attendance.
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Today’s top story
Party guest survives Stockton mass shooting. A month later, he was gunned down in Lodi
By Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia
A man fatally shot in Lodi during the holidays was among the guests at a child’s birthday party that erupted in deadly gunfire a month earlier in Stockton.
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Delta College campus remains partially closed due to heat issues, limited student services are available
San Joaquin Delta College closed its Stockton campus at noon Tuesday after most campus buildings were left without heat
New state laws help farmers, agrotourism
Several new laws went into effect in California on New Year’s Day that affect agriculture and farms in the state.
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