low-income Archives - Stocktonia News

Home care workers rally on Front Street in downtown San Diego to call for a raise in minimum wage to $15.

As new minimum wages take effect, California’s cities keep raising the bar

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main July 16, 2026, 7:00 a.m.July 13, 2026, 8:54 a.m.

More than 40 cities and counties in California now post minimum wages that are higher than the state standard.

People sit behind a large wood desk.

Housing, Local Government

Council lends millions to affordable housing projects — including two city experts didn’t advise funding

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia April 15, 2026, 11:04 a.m.April 27, 2026, 7:21 p.m.

Modern five-story apartment building with varied facade colors and large windows, surrounded by small trees and parked cars.

New affordable housing project in Stockton gets shout-out from Newsom

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 27, 2025, 6:35 a.m.June 27, 2025, 6:35 a.m.

Construction site with machinery, scaffolding, and partially completed buildings.

What’s considered low income in San Joaquin County?

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

A woman sorting blue tokens at a table with a banner that reads “We Accept Calfresh EBT” in the background.

San Joaquin Valley residents have the most to lose with planned federal cuts to food stamps

by Marijke Rowland • Central Valley Journalism Collaborative April 21, 2025, 8:53 a.m.May 4, 2026, 3:13 p.m.

A person rides a white bicycle with a front basket in a park-like setting with trees and a brick building in the background.

California program offering low-income residents vouchers for e-bikes

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Dec. 10, 2024, 10:24 a.m.Dec. 10, 2024, 10:24 a.m.

A triptych of three individuals: a man seated indoors, a woman standing outdoors, and a man outdoors in a hoodie.

California expanded Medi-Cal to unauthorized residents. The results are mixed

by Vanessa G. Sánchez • KFF Health News Nov. 16, 2024, 7:00 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:49 a.m.