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Before 2019 was one week old, Dez Del Barba had embarked on an adventure, one that mirrored the path previously traveled by his mother and several relatives.The Stockton native was 21 years old, a senior at California State University, Sonoma, just months from completing his bachelor’s degree in business management.But on Jan. 7, he was on his way to the U.S. Army post at Fort Benning in Georgia, ready for basic training as a prelude to a possible career in the [...]

STOCKTON — For Tamara Suguitan, sharing her story of sexual abuse has not always been easy. But talking about her ordeal has been a healing experience, she told a crowd at the Stockton Marina on Saturday.A Stockton native and Lincoln High School alum, Suguitan was one of many speakers at the first SlutWalk event in Stockton, aimed at shedding light on rape culture and eliminating victim blaming and shaming.Suguitan, also known as Rara to her friends and family, [...]

Sheriff’s OfficeThere were 65 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Saturday. At that time, there were 1,348 people held at the jail, which has a total capacity of 1,550. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.Stockton PoliceRobbery: A 57-year-old man was pushed to the ground in the 3500 block of Quail Lakes Drive and robbed of his wallet at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. [...]

Accident blocks all lanes of traffic on 99STOCKTON — Traffic was snarled along northbound Highway 99 on Friday morning after a several cars collided with a tractor trailer.The California Highway Patrol said a big-rig tractor and double trailer combo was approaching the Crosstown Freeway at about 7 a.m. as it traveled north along Highway 99.An Infiniti sedan was approaching the rear of the truck at a high rate of speed, and when it attempted to [...]

As most of you know, our footprint at The Record has gotten smaller. The press facility closed in October and prior to that, as part of the GateHouse family, some services and processes were centralized, which means that we’re operating with a smaller local staff.As a result, more than half of our office building and the press facility are empty and, therefore, we’re on the move. Our two buildings are being offered for sale or lease. BellCornerstone, a Syracuse, New [...]

STOCKTON — Professor Gerhard Pietersen traveled from Stellenbosch, South Africa, to share some important findings with wine grape growers in California.A tiny, wingless insect, the mealybug has been a [...]

STOCKTON — There is no door that leads into John Deasy’s office.   When he arrived for his first day of work last spring as superintendent of the Stockton Unified School District, it was a decision made on purpose.Deasy’s hiring came with optimism and some uncertainty from the community. The district had to unexpectedly deal with the sudden resignation of Eliseo Davalos after one year. Deasy in turn became SUSD’s 12th [...]

Two sources say she has been frustrated by difficulty getting other departments to help with the growing number of families coming crossing the border.

UC Davis Health officials have sent roughly 200 letters to people who may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus March 17 in the emergency department at the University of California, Davis Medical Center after a young girl from Calaveras County who was treated there was diagnosed with the illness.The letter from UC told recipients: “You will need to notify your primary health care provider(s) and your child’s provider(s) of this possible exposure to [...]

STOCKTON — Officers responded to a neighborhood just south of Edison High School on Sunday afternoon to investigate gunfire in the area. Initially, no one was reported injured, according to police.The gunfire was reported about 4:20 p.m. in the 100 block of West Third Street, a residential block west of South Center Street between South Commerce and South Madison streets.Neighbors stated hearing at least two distinct “pops.” One neighbor reported seeing a [...]