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Today’s top story

Assembly candidate Denise Aguilar convicted of welfare fraud in 2020

By Aaron Leathley • Special for Stocktonia

California Assembly candidate Denise Aguilar pleaded guilty in 2020 to lying to obtain nearly $11,000 in San Joaquin County aid, court records show.


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Music Man: Peter Jaffe celebrates 30th year leading Stockton Symphony

Maestro Peter Jaffe will be center stage for his 30th season at the artistic helm of the city’s oldest performing group.

Man arrested on suspicion of fatal Stockton shooting

A 50-year-old man was arrested this week in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Stockton last month, police said.

Gusty winds bringing critical fire weather to Stockton as advisories extended

Pacific Gas & Electric announced the possibility of power shutoffs, but as of Thursday afternoon, San Joaquin County had not been affected.

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Analysis: Salas would be the first Latino Congressman from the Central Valley

According to recent USC polling, and the election buzz among national prognosticators, voters could be on the verge of electing the first Latino in…