
Good morning, Stockton.

Last night, neighbors came together with candles, signs and heavy hearts.
A vigil in Stockton honored Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis, and quickly became a space for grief, anger and unanswered questions. Our newsroom was there as residents shared why the moment mattered far beyond one city or one life.
Aaron Leathley has the full story below.
We’re also tracking what’s happening around Stockton right now, from new city hires and a recent arrest in a fatal stabbing case to what’s happening this weekend around town. At the state level, California leaders are pushing back against frozen social service funding while a new report raises concerns about children’s health and education.
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Today’s top story

Stockton vigil mixes grief with outrage over ICE killing in Minneapolis
By Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia
At a candlelight vigil Thursday, Stockton residents mourned Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
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