Good morning, Stockton.
It’s been a week full of protests in Stockton.
A rally Wednesday at Victory Park and last night’s march on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard protested ICE arrests and deportations. Today, more demostrators are expected to gather for the No Kings Day of Defiance – a nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump on his birthday. Chris Woodyard has the story.
Meanwhile, opening statements are set to begin Tuesday in the criminal trial of former Stockton Unified School District Board President AngelAnn Flores, who is accused of embezzlement and insurance fraud after jury selection wrapped up this week. Read more from Andrea Baltodano.
I also have some ideas for you if you’re looking for things to do this Father’s Day weekend.
Thanks for starting your weekend with Stocktonia.
Today’s top story
Flores trial begins: Embezzlement and fraud allegations head to court
By Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia
Jury selection has been completed in the criminal trial of Stockton Unified School District board member AngelAnn Flores
3 stories you may have missed
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally in Stockton on Saturday part of nationwide protests
Organizers of the local rally say they will celebrate Flag Day, not President Donald Trump’s “ego-stroking military birthday parade day.”
What’s happening in Stockton this weekend, June 14–15
Stockton is buzzing with activity this weekend, from civic action to summer celebrations.
Lodi City Council adopts $291 million budget amid economic uncertainty
Lodi City Council approved a $291 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a plan that city leaders say “will maintain core services and invest in critical infrastructure” despite a projected five-year structural deficit.
Top California news
Immigrant rights advocates worry L.A. violence will cause backlash
“Anybody that burns a car, anybody that throws a rock … might as well be on the payroll of Donald Trump,” former Rep. Luis Gutiérrez said.
Fast track option for the Delta conveyance tunnel rejected by budget committee
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to fast track the construction of the Delta Conveyance Project had a setback Tuesday.
California Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Homeland Security news conference in L.A.
California Democrats quickly backed Sen. Alex Padilla after federal agents removed him from a meeting held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
A California lawmaker is introducing a bill to stop funding El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison
The legislation highlights just how central a role El Salvador has taken in President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda.
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