Harder, McBride square off in reshaped congressional district spanning the Delta
AMID THE DIZZYING ARRAY OF CANDIDATES in the Nov. 3 general election, remembering the candidates in District 9 for U.S. Congress is easy: It’s the coach vs. the congressman. The coach is John McBride, a Republican who spent decades working with student-athletes at Saint Mary’s…
Latest Stockton News
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.
San Joaquin County puts $2M medical school donation on hold amid budget concerns
Stockton eyes tougher animal control rules, would allow households to keep more pets
Stockton police review officers’ response to viral child custody dispute
Moving on up: University of the Pacific jumps 18 spots in latest U.S. News college rankings
A ‘hot mess’: Stockton Unified bus drivers blame poor planning for chronic delays
Almonds become San Joaquin County’s top crop as grape and cherry harvests decline
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.
