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Two Stockton students are being recognized as future leaders in California.
Alejandra Garibay Ordaz and Julissa Nuñez were named recipients of the Women in California Leadership Minerva Scholarship — an award honoring young women pursuing higher education and public service. Stocktonia Editor Scott Linesburgh has the story on what the scholarships mean for these rising stars.
Also in this edition: Stockton Unified settles a lawsuit linked to the district’s air filtration scandal, a packed weekend lineup offers everything from musicals to MMA, and new local efforts are underway to expand access to mental health and housing services.
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Stockton students awarded Women in California Leadership Minerva Scholarships
By Scott Linesburgh • Stocktonia
Stockton teenagers Alejandra Garibay Ordaz and Julissa Nuñez were announced as recipients of the Women in California Leadership Minerva Scholarship. This year, 126 scholarships of $3,000 were awarded.
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Stockton Unified settles lawsuit connected to air filtration scandal
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Stockton expands local response to mental health, substance use and housing needs
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