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Top Stockton news: 71-year-old pedestrian killed; city program gives some residents $500 a month

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Published on January 13, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Stockton.

Girl signaling for help turned out to be hoax

The California Highway Patrol says they received reports on Saturday of a girl who was signaling for help from the back seat of a car, but she didn't really need help at all. The car was initially reported to be on Highway 99 near Dillard Road.

Read the full story on FOX40.

City program gives some residents $500 a month

The program, officially known as the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, aims to test whether giving people an unconditional stipend could reduce the city's poverty and inequality.

Read the full story on Business Insider.

Public's help sought after 71-year-old pedestrian killed in crash

The California Highway Patrol Stockton’s office is asking for the public’s help to find more information about a deadly crash. Officials said a 71-year-old woman was crossing Benjamin Holt Drive near Leesburg Place when she was hit by an unknown vehicle.

Read the full story on KCRA 3.


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