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6 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
Democrat Fugazi ahead of Republican Tom Patti in latest Stockton …
1 day ago · Former Stockton city councilmember Christina Fugazi remained ahead of San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti in the race to be the city’s next mayor, according to the latest results released by the county.. Fugazi, a Democrat and Stagg High School assistant principal who previously served on the Stockton City Council from 2015 to 2022, had 29,045 votes or 53% of the total vote, according to ...
Rep. Harder ahead of Stockton Mayor Lincoln in Central Valley ...
1 day ago · U.S. Rep. and Democrat Josh Harder was up more than 4,000 votes over Stockton Mayor and Republican Kevin Lincoln in the latest results from the three counties within the Central Valley congressional district up for grabs in Tuesday’s election.. Harder, who was first elected to Congress in 2018, had 85,528 votes (51.2%) across the parts of San Joaquin, Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties in ...
San Ramon: Jweinat continues to lead in race for council; …
2 days ago · In San Ramon’s District 1 race, Robert Jweinat still led Vasanth Shetty in a tight race Friday, 50.81% (3,530 votes) to 49.19% (3,418), according to the
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6 days ago · A previously unsuccessful effort to lower the voting age to 16 in the city of San Francisco is once again underway — led mainly by youth who aim to increase civic engagement and representation. The topic appeared on the ballot in 2016 and 2020, losing both times by a small margin, though gaining more support….
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6 days ago · Voters will soon decide. By JAIMIE DING and SOPHIE AUSTIN, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Voters will decide in November whether California should raise its hourly minimum wage to $18 by 2026 and pay workers what would be the highest statewide minimum wage in the country. That would be on par with Hawaii, where workers are on track to….
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
Sep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
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Jun 30, 2022 · State water officials alarmed at discovery of invasive mussel species in Port of Stockton. A “significant threat” to the Delta has been discovered in the Port of Stockton. The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the port by California Department of Water Resources staff ...
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