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22 year-old becomes Stockton's youngest ever city councilman

Carrie Healey
VIDEO - Michael Tubbs, a 22 year-old Stanford graduate, is the youngest ever city councilman to be elected in his hometown of Stockton, C.A...
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Stockton to be largest US city to file bankruptcy

Gosia Wozniacka, Associated Press
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) - In opting to become the nation's largest city to seek federal bankruptcy protection, Stockton took a rare financial step of last resort after struggling with the economic downturn, soaring pension costs and contractual obligations...
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LONDON - MARCH 29: A detail view of a length of chain in the muesum aboard the Tall ship Kaskelot, a replica of the 18th century wooden square rigger ship 'The Zong', on the River Thames by Tower Bridge on March 29, 2007 in London, England. Today's events form part of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade act. The Zong was at the centre of a court case in 1783, after 133 slaves were thrown overboard in an insurance scam. The resulting public outrage led to the rise of the Abolitionist movement. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

Juneteenth offers black community much to celebrate

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The annual Juneteenth celebration in Stockton is the anniversary of Texas abolishing of slavery...
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Oprah Winfrey attends the Spelman College Commencement at Georgia International Convention Center on May 20, 2012 in College Park Ga.  (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Oprah gives $10,000 to City Council candidate

Dominique Zonyéé
theGRIO REPORT - Michael Tubbs, 21, was shocked to receive a check for $10,000 from Oprah Winfrey. Tubbs met Winfrey when she visited Stanford University in April and had the opportunity to chat with her about his plans to for City Council of his hometown in Stockton, California...
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Police kill 16-year-old juvenile hall escapee in California

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STOCKTON, Calif.--Stockton police say a teenager who was fatally shot by officers had escaped from juvenile hall, where he was being held on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy and torture...
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