How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community
LAST FALL, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out. They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport’s world cup. As president of…
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Stockton is one of the most racially diverse large cities in America, with many untold stories on issues that matter. With support from the Report for America program and Catchlight, we have a dedicated team committed to covering Stockton and greater San Joaquin County.
California Democrats are clamoring to tax the wealthy — why their proposals could backfire
After 125 years, Stockton Chamber still meets big-city business needs with small-town love
Historic Stockton church to be transformed into health center for teens, young adults
Judge orders bond for Central Valley man shot by ICE, but release pending appeal
Five charged with murder in Yolo County fireworks facility explosion that killed 7
Stockton nurse to pay $1.4M to settle Controlled Substances Act allegations
Covering Our Communities
Based in the city, reporter Victoria Franco and photojournalist Harika Maddala are delving into the changing economy, education, and housing and homelessness. A special project with the Starling Lab to produce authenticated images and data has created a unique opportunity to document the homelessness crisis in the region.
Starling Photo Authentication Project
Bay City News created an authenticated “time capsule” of images documenting the Bay Area’s homelessness crisis while transparently tracking data from relevant government agencies. We partnered with the Starling Lab for Data Integrity, a research lab anchored at Stanford University and the University of Southern California. The lab’s goal is to advance authentication tools for photojournalism, underscoring the importance of accuracy and combating misinformation and disinformation.
A look at the day-to-day life of an unsheltered Stockton man and how he copes with regular displacement
Stockton’s new Respite Center helps addicts get clean and sober on their path to recovery
San Joaquin County to break ground on Stockton affordable housing complex
Stockton families struggle with housing after fire damages apartment complex
Stockton businesses worry about safety compromised by homeless population
Once homeless themselves, volunteers can relate to subjects of Stockton count
Resources for the Homeless
Stockton accounts for 60 percent of the homeless population throughout San Joaquin County. Bay City News has created a list of resources to help homeless people seek housing assistance and free food services daily.
