Good morning, Stockton.
👋 Happy Tuesday, and we truly hope this email (newsletter) finds you well. The week is already off to a headline-heavy start. Hate crimes against Indian Americans are on the rise in California, reparations advocates are plotting a comeback and the doctor who shaped Newsom’s COVID response is stepping down. Let’s dive right in.
As always, I look forward to your feedback.
Today’s top story
Search warrant results in two small alligators, several weapons
By Bay City News
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Stockton after a residence search warrant allegedly resulted in weapons and small alligators being found, police said Friday. Police said they executed the search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Paragon Avenue. Officers allegedly located three handguns, five rifles, various calibers of ammunition, and two small […]
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Hate crimes rise against Indian Americans in California, deepening a divide between Hindus and Sikhs
On a morning just days before the New Year, Kiran Thakkar received a worrying phone call. A friend had found anti-India graffiti overnight on the Newark Hindu temple he co-founded. Someone sprayed phrases disparaging India’s prime minister and hailing a secessionist […]
Reparations supporters plot comeback after bitter defeat in California Legislature
Still grappling with the fallout from the defeat of two bills in the Legislature’s final hours, backers of reparations geared up for a grinding fight they said could last a decade and debated whether new divisions amongst them are best resolved […]
Measure M seeks to clarify process of how information is sent out by city
Measure M, placed on the ballot in the November election for Stockton voters, seeks to clarify the process for how the city sends out information to the public and who is responsible for the communication with residents. Voting “yes” on the […]
Top California news
The doctor who shaped Gavin Newsom’s COVID response is stepping down
Dr. Mark Ghaly, who led California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a top adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is stepping down from his […]
Save the date.
Stocktonia is partnering up with CalMatters and Delta College to bring you a community event to help you get informed about the upcoming elections.
VotingMatters: Ballots & Burritos
Monday, September 23, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Danner Hall, Delta College
Lunch provided
About the Event:
Join Stocktonia, CalMatters and Delta College, for VotingMatters, a voter education event aimed at informing and engaging the community on important state ballot propositions and local Stockton and San Joaquin County races and issues important to residents. All students and community members are welcome.