Good morning, Stockton.
👋 It is a week full of news – both local and statewide.
Earlier last month, we reported that the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former county court clerk for allegedly providing a reporter a copy of a search warrant that was supposed to remain sealed.
In an update on the case, the court passed an emergency motion to seal the arrest warrant – a motion filed by an attorney representing the clerk’s former employer, the Superior Court itself.
We cover more details in the story linked above. Keep an eye on our website and your inbox for more updates to come. As always, we appreciate your support.
Today’s top story
County workers to start asking homeless residents about ‘origins’ before offering up services
By Aaron Leathley • Special for Stocktonia and Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia
The Board of Supervisors wants county outreach workers to find out whether unhoused people “have roots” in San Joaquin County before offering services.
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Supervisors OK grant application for behavioral services facility in San Joaquin County
The SJ Be Well Campus, which is estimated to cost $200 million, will include four buildings and 178 beds, including for residential treatment.
Dead salmon rotting in Stockton slough a ‘stinky, messy process’
Spawning Chinook salmon that took a wrong turn off a Northern California river are piling up dead in Stockton. So far, there’s no action to clean them up.
Tails are wagging as Stockton Animal Shelter is ready for renovations
The Stockton Animal Shelter received a new leash on life at the recent groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the start of numerous renovations to the facility.
Top California news
One-third of Native American students in California were chronically absent last year
Chronic absenteeism among Native American students during the 2023-24 school year was 33%, compared to the statewide rate of 20.4%.
Democrat Adam Gray flips California congressional seat, ousting Rep. John Duarte in last House race to be called
Adam Gray won by a margin of less than 200 votes, with election officials reporting Tuesday all ballots had been counted.
