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In a major reversal, the Trump administration has rescinded its decision to terminate student visas for international students, including some at University of the Pacific. Read the full breakdown on what this means for local students and universities.
In other developments: Stockton is looking to spend significant funds at Mormon Slough, raising questions about whether the project aims to repair fire damage, deter homelessness, or both. Meanwhile, San Joaquin County has approved funding for a new $261.8 million behavioral health campus in French Camp, a project that will expand urgent, residential and outpatient care.
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Today’s top story
Trump administration reverses termination of student visas
By Stocktonia staff and wire reports
University of the Pacific had previously confirmed that two of its international students had their visas revoked.
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Stockton wants to spend ‘a lot of money’ at Mormon Slough. Is it to repair fire damage, deter homeless, or both?
The project was scheduled to begin this month, though April is nearly over without any obvious construction activity.
Spring is in full swing: Stockton’s top events this weekend
Read on for a sampling of events from Visit Stockton and community event organizers.
SJ County approves funding for $261.8M behavioral health facility in French Camp
The campus plan includes four buildings and 178 beds, covering outpatient, urgent care and residential treatment services.
Top California news
Medicaid cuts may disproportionately affect Black, Latino doctors and their patients
More than half of Medicaid recipients are people of color.
End of federal grants could worsen teacher shortages
Some California university and school district leaders are unsure whether programs can continue without help from the federal government.
How Trump tariffs could upend California farms, wine businesses and ports
The California business owners and groups grappling with the tariffs — wine shop owners, winery founders, farmers — say the precise effects are unclear so far.
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