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A longtime leader at the Stockton Police Department is calling it a career.
Deputy Chief Antonio Sajor retired Friday after nearly 30 years with the department. Colleagues gathered to recognize his service and dedication to public safety. Hope Muñoz has the full story in today’s top item.
Also in this edition: A former Stockton police officer was arrested in Sonoma County on bomb and drug charges, the city has canceled its 2025 cannabis business lottery after most applicants were disqualified, and Stockton recorded its 22nd homicide of the year.
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Today’s top story
Deputy Chief Sajor retires from Stockton PD
By Hope Muñoz • Stocktonia
Deputy Chief Antonio Sajor is retiring after spending nearly three decades with the Stockton Police Department. His last day was on Friday, Aug. 1.
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Former Stockton police officer arrested on bomb, drug charges
Gregory Klemme, 43, was being held in Sonoma County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke as Stockton cancels 2025 weed lottery
The city’s Commercial Cannabis Business Lottery drew only four applicants — and three were disqualified.
Man killed in Sunday night shooting, 22nd homicide this year in Stockton
Officers tried to save him, but gunshot victim near Kennedy Elementary School dies at hospital.
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