Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Stockton.
🏘️ Community
Ben Amador, a Stockton advocate and devoted family man who died in a car wreck on Aug.
15 at age 38, was honored at a candlelight vigil held at Victory Park on Aug. 21, reflecting his lifelong work supporting community reentry and change.
🎓 Education
A poll by The Record shows 60% of 180 voters oppose renaming Cesar Chavez High School based on community feedback.
The Stockton Unified School Board will review responses at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, and any change could cost between $2 million and $3 million.
California will provide free emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers to public and charter schools next week under the new School Albuterol Access Initiative.
Announced by Gov. Newsom, the three-year program will equip about 10,000 schools with tools to help students during asthma emergencies.
🏥 Health
Nearly 167,000 San Joaquin Valley residents in Region 10 will face an average premium increase of 10.8% in 2027 under Covered California.
They can shop for lower-cost plans to potentially limit their hikes (possibly as low as 5.9%).
🏈 Sports
Kyle Kruenegel of Manteca received a professional tryout offer with Stockton Thunder and will report to camp Oct.
1 to compete for a full contract. The team also opened new downtown offices and a retail store on Thursday — serving as a hub for season tickets and community outreach.
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