Sacramento/ Community & Society
Published on March 30, 2020
Top Stockton news: Stockpile of masks found at port; arrest made in assault with deadly weapon; morePhoto: Ken Lund/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Stockton.

Stockton businesses hit hard by outbreak

It's obvious that Stockton businesses — especially small, locally owned retailers and service providers — are in distress as a result of the response to COVID-19.

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Stockpile of masks to stay in reserve at Port of Stockton

Some 16,000 N95 respirators and a37,000 non-medical-grade face masks belonging to the American Red Cross were discovered in a warehouse. Despite the shortage of such equipment at medical facilities around the country, an American Red Cross spokesman said those masks will stay put for now.

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Local coffee shop serves up controversy

It has been more than 10 days since Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a statewide halt to dine-in service at restaurants. Most businesses in San Joaquin County have responded, either by offering only take-out service or closing. But as of last week, at least one Stockton eatery has not heeded the order.

Read the full story on Recordnet.com.

Longtime A’s minor league coach and manager hospitalized with COVID-19

Former Stockton Ports manager Webster Garrison, 54. has been diagnosed with coronavirus. He has been hospitalized in Louisiana.

Read the full story on Oakland Tribune.

Police arrest man accused of assault with deadly weapon, elderly abuse

Police said they arrested the suspect, Michael Grogan, 60, for alleged assault with a deadly weapon on the 1800 block of North Baker Street and elderly abuse.

Read the full story on CBS13 CBS Sacramento.


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