Good morning, Stockton.
Today’s top story takes us back inside a San Joaquin County courtroom, where the aftermath of Stockton’s mass shooting continues to unfold.
Prosecutors argued Thursday that the man who organized the birthday party where gunfire erupted shares responsibility for the violence, a claim that drew sharp attention as a judge denied him bail. The case adds another painful chapter to a tragedy that has already shaken families and the wider community. Shaylee Navarro has the full reporting on what was said in court and what happens next.
Also in this briefing: Stockton stepped onto the world stage over the weekend as Gabe Flores Jr. fought before a packed hometown crowd, while California moves to strengthen protections for underage farmworkers in the fields.
Thank you for staying informed, for reading with care and for continuing to show up for Stockton.
Today’s top story
Prosecutor blames man who held Stockton birthday party for mass shooting, as court denies him bail
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
“Perhaps had [Luciano] Guerrero not thrown this party … we wouldn’t be in the situation that we’re in today,” said Deputy District Attorney Patricia Horner in court Thursday.
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