A new coalition of charter schools, known as the STAR Stockton Charter Collective, has formed in Stockton with the mission of promoting educational excellence and opportunities for all students. The Collective, made up of seven local charter school organizations, aims to raise awareness about the benefits of charter schools and provide information to the community about their impact.

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A much-anticipated emergency shelter in Stockton, originally set to open this fall, has been delayed to spring 2025, according to a recent announcement. The Pathways project, which will be located at the St. Mary’s Community Services complex, is expected to serve about one-third of Stockton’s unhoused population.

San Joaquin County Public Health Services has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024. A 57-year-old Stockton man contracted the virus and received medical treatment at a Sacramento health facility, according to a statement released on Wednesday.