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Patti concedes to Harder, more results in latest San Joaquin County ballot count
Here are the latest election results from SJ County Registrar of Voters. → Read More
Midterm elections 2022: Moderated debates for San Joaquin County races
We are bringing readers moderated debates in some key races this coming week. → Read More
10 things about Stockton Civic Theatre and ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
Stockton Civic Theatre kicked off its 71st season with the musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Here's what you need to know about the play. → Read More
SJ grand jury: Stockton Unified needs to make critical changes to avoid dire financial trouble
The San Joaquin County grand jury says Stockton Unified needs to implement better financial and leadership policies, and more, in a new report. → Read More
March 12 is the final print edition of the Saturday Record; home delivery moves to 6 days a week
Starting March 13, print subscribers will have newspapers delivered to their home six days a week and a digital newspaper will be available every day. → Read More
Family, friends of firefighter Max Fortuna describe him as man of deep faith, devotion
Family, friends and colleagues spoke at a memorial service for Stockton Fire Capt. Vidal "Max" Fortuna Feb. 8 at Stockton Ballpark. → Read More
Review: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical,' a great time and you won't shoot your eye out
You won’t shoot your eye out but you may laugh until you are in tears at the Stockton Civic Theatre production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” → Read More
Stockton veteran Joseph Maes shares haunting experiences of Vietnam War in new book
Stockton Army veteran Joseph Maes writes about his experiences in Vietnam War in "My Spiritual Walk as a Wolfhound a Grunt in Vietnam." → Read More
'Something Rotten' is at Stockton Civic Theatre
Stockton Civic Theatre celebrates its 70th season with the musical "Something Rotten." → Read More
Damon Stoudamire to join Boston Celtics coaching staff; Leonard Perry named Pacific coach
Damon Stoudamire will join Ime Udoka's coaching staff with the Boston Celtics, and associate head coach Leonard Perry will take the reins of Pacific. → Read More
From the editor: One of the uglies in our nation’s closet
An editorial cartoon on Page B6 Tuesday received plenty of attention from unhappy readers.The cartoon depicted two police officers beating a Black Lives → Read More
From the editor: It’s time to listen, hear and change
Whenever I write about race, without fail, someone complains.I am told that people do not want to read about it.I am told that The Stockton Record is losing readers because of it.I am told that I am creating division by writing about it.I am told that more was expected of me.I am told to be less black.I am told that I am a racist.These are similar to the complaints lodged against Clarence Page… → Read More
From the editor: We must join those fighting for equality
George Floyd died of asphyxiation when a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck on Memorial Day.Amhaud Arbery was shot to death by two white → Read More
From the Editor: Reopening will happen one step at a time
Today we look toward moving into the new normal when some of the restraints of the novel coronavirus pandemic have been lifted and we can actually begin → Read More
From the editor: Restless? Yes. Reckless? No
Another week and the pandemic continues.We continue to bend to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as we have since March 19 when Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a → Read More
From the editor: A Mother’s Day we won’t soon forget
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, expectant moms, grandmas, maternal role models and anyone else deserving of special attention today.This will be one to talk about for years: the day we celebrated with a wave as we drove by or a Zoom meeting instead of in person. Although given the restlessness and backlash against the stay-at-home orders some people may be getting together to celebrate… → Read More
From the editor: A candidate that should not be considered
When leadership is needed most, Stockton Unified School District trustees are determined to fail at showing it.It isn’t enough that they opted to separate from John Deasy, a superintendent in office less than two years who was hired unanimously, and then given a raise nine months ago. Or that this was done during a pandemic that has changed all of our lives dramatically.Trustees want to throw… → Read More
From the editor: Livestreaming keeps Preps Awards alive
Well, we all hunker down for another week as we wait for this pandemic to end.The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed how we live, at least for now. → Read More
From the editor: Stream of consciousness keeps Preps Awards alive
Well, we all hunker down for another week as we wait for this pandemic to end.The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed how we live, at least for now. → Read More
From the editor: Easter a reminder to hold fast to hope, community
Easter weekend is one of renewal, faith and hope.From Good Friday through resurrection Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate the rise of their → Read More