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👋 It was a big Thursday night in Stockton.
Three national-caliber journalists, all of them Pulitzer Prize-winners, arrived at Delta College for a day of give-and-take about the most important issues of our time. They examined harsh realities of immigration and poverty. They confronted profound issues of freedom of speech and the power of the press.
They also got to have a little fun, meeting with Delta students and rubbing elbows with locals and local journalists in an open reception Thursday evening.
The reception preceded the main event, Stockton’s own installment of the “Pulitzer on the Road” series. The traveling series brings Pulitzer honorees together in cities across the country to talk about the issues of our time.
Stocktonia intern Sammy Jimenez, a student at Delta College, photographs the “Pulitzer on the Road” event. (Photo by Mi-Ai Parrish/Special for Stocktonia)
Thursday’s forum was co-sponsored by Stocktonia, which is a part of the nonprofit NEWSWELL, and by Delta College.
Despite the rainy weather, a crowd turned out from across Northern California to meet the three journalists: Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today and Nicole Carroll, executive director of NEWSWELL.
In the evening panel, Aaron Leathley reports, each woman shared stories of her own in-depth journalism on issues of immigration, border enforcement and poverty. They also tackled the rising trend of online disinformation. Though the topics were heavy, the consensus was clear: Local news can be the solution.
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Today’s top story
StocktonCon Winter plays up comic book creators, artists, actors and wrestling stars for weekend fun
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The popular two-day pop culture convention runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Adventist Health Arena.
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Bob Highfill: Make plans for Wine & Chocolate Weekend
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Stockton Service Corps calls on community to help shape future work
The nonprofit highlighted the completion of its three-year strategic plan while seeking input on how and where it can best serve the area in the future.
‘Drought-proof’ rules for using recycled water crux of local legislator’s bill
Sen. Jerry McNerney’s bill, SB31, seeks to encourage statewide use of recycled water.
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Top California news
Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate increases averaging 22% for homeowners.
Californians rejected an anti-slavery ballot measure. Lawmakers want to try again
A new constitutional amendment aims to abolish de facto slavery practices that persist in California prisons.
Fewer California high school seniors are applying for financial aid. Some blame Trump’s immigration policies
Although financial aid application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
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