Stocktonia Morning Briefing: Dec. 31, 2024

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Stockton resident hits holiday jackpot at Sky River Casino

The identity of the Stockton winner has not yet been disclosed, but the casino confirmed he is a Sky River rewards member.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run, California Highway Patrol says

A pedestrian died after a hit-and-run collision in the Garden Acres section of Stockton, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.

Commentary: California is the biggest loser of 2024

It is incumbent upon California to chart a course that puts the needs of the overwhelming majority over those of the privileged few.

Why income and tense politics are limiting access to civics classes in California

All high school students are required to take a one-semester government course to graduate. But there’s wide variation in how schools teach that class.