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This week, San Joaquin County approved a $1.1 million settlement to resolve sexual abuse claims involving a former sheriff’s sergeant. The decision was unanimous and came without public comment. Shaylee Navarro has the full report in today’s top story.
Also in this edition: Councilmember Michele Padilla outlines a new plan to address homelessness, a Stockton woman dies in custody in San Mateo County, and there’s plenty to do this weekend — from pumpkin mazes to international films and heritage festivals.
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Today’s top story
San Joaquin County settles sexual abuse claim against former sheriff’s sergeant for $1.1M
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
Editor’s note: This story contains explicit references to alleged sexual misconduct. San Joaquin County has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle sexual abuse claims against a former sheriff’s sergeant. The settlement, which the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors agreed to unanimously without comment on Tuesday, brings an end to a lawsuit brought by […]
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