Stockton
Coverage of Stockton in the Nexus archive.
- 2 arrested after police find vehicle wanted in Stockton carjacking
Two people were arrested in Stockton after police located a vehicle linked to a carjacking investigation. The arrests occurred during a traffic stop on West Benjamin Holt Drive, though neither individual was identified as the suspected carjacker.
- I'm 62 and have raised my grandson while caring for my dying mom alone. I know my life won't always be like this.
Althea Smith, 62, is raising her 14-year-old grandson in Stockton, California, after caring for her late mother. She works full-time, faces emotional and financial challenges, and plans to retire soon to support older Americans.
- Missouri parent groups organize against Amendment 5 over school funding concerns
Missouri parent groups, including Parents for Missouri Public Schools, are organizing against Amendment 5, a proposed constitutional amendment that would replace income tax with higher sales taxes. Advocates argue the amendment could harm public school funding, particularly in rural districts already facing shortfalls due to reliance on lottery and gaming taxes.
- Small Utah town bans fireworks before Fourth of July as state battles wildfires
Stockton, a small town in Utah's Tooele County, has banned fireworks until 2026 due to ongoing wildfires, including the Hastings Fire and a recent human-caused blaze that burned 1,800 acres. The measure aims to ensure resident safety and protect municipal assets during the fire season.
- Stockton Felon Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun
A federal grand jury indicted Steven Refugio Rodriguez, a 57-year-old from Stockton, for illegal possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
- Supreme Court tosses lawsuit over drivers’ licenses issued to undocumented immigrants
The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging drivers’ licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, which was tied to a fatal crash involving truck driver Harjinder Singh. The incident occurred in Stockton, California, with Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins overseeing Singh's removal to India.
- How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community
Gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community, while Harsimran Singh aims to bring 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international Kabaddi tournament.