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Today’s top story
Former Stockton fire chief appeals firing to Supreme Court, cites religious discrimination
By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia
The high court is being asked to reverse a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled in favor of the city of Stockton in terminating Ronald Hittle.
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Mike Fitzgerald: Police and fire seek to retool city government
Crime is the golden goose of Stockton politics. Promise voters solutions and they’ll approve almost anything. Even dubious ideas. Measure N falls into that category. […]
South county city leaders tout political experience in bid to become District 3 supervisor
Sonny Dhaliwal and Steve Brum are competing to succeed Tom Patti as supervisor of San Joaquin County’s District 3.
Top California news
Punjabi residents in Fresno find a lifeline in a community-led health program
Descendants from the Indian state of Punjab, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Central Valley, often struggle to access critical health services.





