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Today’s top story
City Council passes proposal to use $50 million in bonds for low-income housing
By Naomi Jordan • Stocktonia
The La Passeggiata Apartments will be a 94-unit rental housing facility for low-income households at 622 East Lindsay St.
3 stories you may have missed
University of the Pacific hits enrollment record amid demand for medical careers
Enrollment is up 15% over the past three years across not only UOP’s main campus in Stockton, but also satellite facilities in Sacramento and San Francisco.
Lodi man gets six years in prison after admitting to possession of child sex abuse materials, weapons, drugs
A Lodi man pleaded guilty earlier this week to crimes related to child sex abuse material, drug dealing and weapons, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. Thomas Plowright, 56, first came to the […]
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country
California is becoming increasingly tangled in the nationwide fight over whether transgender college athletes should be allowed to compete.
Top California news
Gavin Newsom pledged to release his tax returns every year. The last one was for 2020
Newsom last disclosed a tax return nearly three years ago when he was running for re-election.
More California kids with disabilities are enrolled in a new Medi-Cal health program. But is it helping?
The number of children enrolled in Enhanced Care Management has almost doubled since July 2023.
