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Cybercrime has come close to home. Officials say the San Joaquin County Superior Court’s systems were breached last year, and sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers may have been compromised. In today’s top story, Chris Woodyard explains what investigators have uncovered and what it means for anyone who has interacted with the court system.

Also in this edition: Stockton City Council adds new scrutiny to its ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing by former interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, the Stockton Kings kick off a new season with a split weekend, and veterans are honored in a community ceremony at Weberstown Mall.

Thanks for starting your morning with Stocktonia. We’ll keep bringing you the stories that matter most to our city, from the courtrooms to the court side.

Today’s top story

Hackers breached San Joaquin County Superior Court. Here’s what they learned

By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia

Hackers may have gotten social security numbers, driver’s license info and more.


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A new chapter began for the Stockton Kings as they opened the 2025–26 NBA G League season at Adventist Health Arena with a new head coach, a packed crowd and back-to-back games against the San Diego Clippers.

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