Good morning, Stockton.
Our top story takes you inside the San Joaquin County Jail.
The Discovery Channel’s “120 Hours Behind Bars” follows inmates and correctional staff over five days inside the jail. Chris Woodyard explains the role San Joaquin County plays in the TV show’s latest episode.
Elsewhere in today’s newsletter, we’re exploring the history behind Stockton’s Black Family Day celebration; cheering on playoff baseball with the Stockton Ports, who lost Tuesday night to the San Jose Giants but are back in action tonight; and covering two Labor Day weekend incidents that left Stockton police officers injured. We’ve also rounded up volunteer opportunities for anyone looking to lend a hand in the community.
Thanks for spending part of your morning with us. We hope you have a great Thursday.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
‘Lonely, depressing’: Reality TV takes gritty look at San Joaquin County Jail
By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia
The Discovery Channel’s “120 Hours Behind Bars” features the San Joaquin County Jail in its latest episode.
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Hitting, kicking and biting: Stockton officers injured in two weekend incidents
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Stockton’s Black Family Day is a ‘reunion,’ rooted in a push for Black student access at UOP
Black Family Day, the city’s oldest running cultural tradition, came together as a result of student organizing
Playoff baseball returns to Stockton as Ports host San Jose Giants Tuesday
The Ports ended the regular season with four consecutive wins, passing Fresno in the standings and earning a home playoff game for Stockton.
Stockton man sentenced to 174 years to life for killing girlfriend, attacking her mother
A Stockton man convicted of killing his girlfriend, stuffing her body inside a suitcase and later attacking her mother has been sentenced to 174 years to life in state prison.
🫱🏻🫲🏾 Volunteering this week
Volunteer listings were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.
- Fall Love Your Streets | Sept. 12 | 8:15 a.m.-noon | Downtown Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- One Under the Stars Fundraising Event for Red Rhino Outreach Project | Multiple dates | 6695 East Ashley Lane, Morada/Stockton | More info
- USS Lucid Restoration Work Party | Sept. 12 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | 3100 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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