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Satellite government offices opening in Lodi to serve north San Joaquin County. Here’s what to expect

by Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia May 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m.May 22, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

San Joaquin County plans to open a Lodi service center in 2027, offering vital records, passports and wedding services to north county residents.

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Commentary: California’s Black legislators stay on task with reparations, despite national headwinds

by Erin Aubry Kaplan • Capital & Main Oct. 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 5, 2025, 4:45 p.m.

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Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign

by Chabeli Carrazana • The 19th July 5, 2025, 1:32 p.m.July 5, 2025, 1:32 p.m.

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Mind What Matters: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is not beautiful

by Kristen Birtwhistle June 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m.June 23, 2025, 6:14 a.m.

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Gavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’

by Alexei Koseff • CalMatters Jan. 20, 2025, 6:30 a.m.Jan. 17, 2025, 9:08 a.m.