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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Good Trouble Lives On' protests in Stockton among over 100 California rallies July 17
Stockton will join more than 100 cities in California hosting events protesting the Trump administration on Thursday, July 17, as part of planned nationwide demonstrations under the name 'Good Trouble Lives On.' The mobilization was announced by a coalition of organizations behind the No Kings protests in June, USA TODAY reported. 'We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations,' said a graphic on the Good Trouble Lives On website. 'Whether you're outraged by attacks on voting rights, the gutting of essential services, disappearances of our neighbors, or the assault on free speech and our right to protest — this movement is for you.' What is Good Trouble Lives On July 17? Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action in response to what organizers say are 'attacks' on civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Events are planned across the nation for July 17, the same day that Rep. John Lewis died five years ago in 2020. How is John Lewis connected to the July 17 protests? Good Trouble Lives On refers to a term popularized by the late Rep. John Lewis, who has described his significant involvement and leadership in the 1960s civil rights movement — he was an original Freedom Rider and an organizer of the March on Washington in 1963 — as 'good trouble' and 'necessary trouble.' Over the years, the Georgia lawmaker's use of the phrase good trouble has served as a reminder of the importance of activism. The Good Trouble Lives On website describes Lewis' good trouble as 'coming together to take peaceful, nonviolent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.' 'The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action,' according to the website. 'That's why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.' More: Why 'Good Trouble' protesters chose Thursday, July 17 to rally against Trump July 17 protests near me: See list of protests in California A map on the Good Trouble Lives On websites shows all the events planned in California as part of this national day of action. At least one Good Trouble Lives On event in California doesn't take place on July 17, but instead on July 19. That's according to a description for an event planned for Seal Beach in Southern California. The Stockton protest is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at San Joaquin Delta College across from the In-N-Out on Pacific Avenue, according to a nationwide listing of planned protests. Another San Joaquin County protest is planned for 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Dr. Powers Park, 900 W. Lowell Ave. in Tracy. More than 2,500 turned out in June for a No Kings Day protest in Stockton. Here's all the places in California that will have Good Trouble Lives On event, according to the map as of Monday, July 14. Places are in alphabetical order. Albany Arroyo Grande Beaumont Benicia Big Bear Lake Brea Burbank Calistoga Cambria Cameron Park Carlsbad Cathedral City Chester Chico Claremont Cloverdale Clovis Colma Colusa Concord Contra Costa Centre Cotati Corte Madera Crescent City Crestline Culver City Danville Davis Downieville Dublin El Cajon Encinitas Escondido Eureka Fairfield Fontana Fremont Fresno Glendale Grover Beach Half Moon Bay Hanford Hayward Healdsburg Hemet Hercules Hollister Idyllwild-Pine Cove Irvine Jackson Kings Beach Laguna Hills La Habra Lakeport Larkspur Lakewood Livermore Lompoc Long Beach Los Angeles Mariposa Marysville Mendocino Menifee Mill Valley Milpitas Mission Viejo Modesto Monterey Moorpark Morgan Hill Mount Shasta Murphys Napa Nevada City Novato Oakland Pacifica Palo Alto Palmdale Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Pinole Point Arena Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Palos Verdes Red Bluff Redding Richmond Rio Vista Riverside Sacramento Salinas San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Marcos San Mateo San Pablo San Rafael Santa Barbara Santa Clarita Santa Cruz Santa Maria Santa Rosa Seal Beach (for July 19) Sebastopol Sonoma Sonora Stockton Susanville Tehachapi Temecula Templeton Thousand Oaks Topanga Torrance Tracy Truckee Ukiah Union City Ventura Victorville Visalia Vista Watsonville Weaverville West Hollywood Whittier Willits Woodland Woodland Hills Yreka Yuba City Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@ This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Good Trouble protests July 17 in Stockton, across California: See list Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
Stockton police have made 61 hires this year, most since 2018
STOCKTON — The Stockton Police Department has made 61 hires so far this year, marking the most for the department in a year since 2018. Just a few years ago, the department had 100 officer vacancies. As of early July, they sit at just over half that. Just over a year ago, the department had 353 sworn officers. As of Wednesday, that number is up to 372. City records show that the last time the department was near this number was in April 2015. "It's about quality over quantity. I think we're meeting in that sweet spot where we're recruiting those quality candidates to fill those vacancies," said Officer Omer Edhah. Recruitment, they say, has been one of their top priorities. On Wednesday,16 new police trainees graduated from San Joaquin Delta College. "With these 16 new graduates from the academy, we can't wait for them to go out and hit the streets and answer the next call for service," Edhah said. Edhah credits the increase to recruitment efforts outside of Stockton. "We've reached corners we have not reached or touched before, as far as recruiting. We've revamped our entire recruiting department. We are recruiting all the time, all over the place," he said. The city has allocated funds in the general fund for 425 police officers. They aim to get to that point and are hopeful to increase those numbers soon, with the possibility of two substations opening up on the south side of the city.
Japan Today
02-05-2025
- Health
- Japan Today
Ace your finals – healthwise, at least
By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Even without final exams looming, Andrea Rivera is all too familiar with stress. Rivera, a 23-year-old journalism major, is taking classes at not one but two schools: San Joaquin Delta College in her hometown of Stockton, California, and an hour away at Sacramento State. She's paying her way by working full time as a restaurant manager. Finals make everything more hectic. "My stress just goes completely up," she said, tallying her end-of-semester workload that includes a group project for Spanish, a social media package for journalism and a five-part project for geology. The pressure of finals is familiar to anyone who's been to high school or college, said Dr. Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, a licensed counselor in Cary, North Carolina. "It's a time when all of a sudden everything is coming down the pipeline at once," said Lohmann, who also is an associate professor at the University of Mount Olive and spent 20 years working as a school counselor. In high school, she noted, many courses include state-mandated exams that can affect teachers, "so students may feel that pressure coming from the educators." Finals stress has many layers, said Dr. Leslie Ralph, a licensed clinical psychologist who is coordinator of communications for Counseling and Psych Services at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The most obvious one for many students is that "the final exam can make or break their grade" when a lot of hopes might be pinned on the results. Being cut off from social support or relaxing hobbies during finals only adds to the stress. In general, stress can affect both physical and mental health. Although short-term stress can help you stay alert while you study, long-term stress has been linked to problems such as the risk for developing high blood pressure or having a heart attack or stroke. Stress, which Ralph defined loosely as feeling you have too many demands to keep up with, can also lead people to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. It also can lead to anxiety, where people are consumed by worry and overthinking even when a stressful period is over. That can lead to headaches, sleep difficulties, an upset stomach and more. Here's advice on how to cope with finals stress in a healthy way. Come to terms with procrastination Procrastination isn't always negative, Lohmann said. "Sometimes we're procrastinating because we don't have the pieces we need to solve the problem yet." But close to finals, "procrastination is not your friend." Looking at the big picture of everything that lies ahead can make the challenges seem overwhelming. Her advice is to not see the forest but individual trees – that is, small, achievable tasks that can get you toward your goal. Start by looking at what you need to do for each class, Lohmann said. "You're going to realize that some of the courses that you're taking aren't as difficult as other courses." Figure out which ones need the most work, then divide your time accordingly. "Start with the course that you dislike," she advised, "because that's the one we want to procrastinate on, and that's the one that needs to be at the front of the line." Take care of the basics Include time for your own well-being by making sure you're getting enough sleep and eating healthy food, Ralph said. "Basic self-care is really important," she said, "because we know that when we're stressed, we don't learn or perform optimally, and we can get into a vicious cycle," where the more stressed you are, the worse you perform, and the worse you perform, the more stressed you are. Sleep, Ralph pointed out, is when our brains process memories and consolidate learning. (Sufficient sleep also happens to be essential to heart health.) Lohmann advises carrying healthy snacks to study sessions. Otherwise, you're going to be tempted by fast food, which is hardly the best fuel for your brain as you try to learn. Steer clear of excessive caffeine and energy drinks, she said. Stress can feel like a stimulant, and energy drinks can exacerbate the symptoms of anxiety. And don't skimp on exercise, she said. "Go for a walk, go for a run, do something just to get some fresh air and get that heart rate up." Physical activity can help you learn, problem-solve and improve memory, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stay connected Ralph said a sense of community is an important barrier against stress, but many students end up feeling lonely in intense academic situations. So studying with friends can help. Lohmann said it can be validating to be around other people who share in your struggles. "You'll hear that you're not alone, that many of them are feeling the same thing that you're feeling." But choose your study groups carefully, Lohmann said. If you're someone who needs help focusing, you don't want to be surrounded by people with the same problem. "You're going to want some of those that are really self-disciplined." Get help High school counselors and college wellness centers can help with problems such as test anxiety, a condition that can cause someone to forget what they've studied under the pressure of an exam. "There are definitely resources available to help you learn to cope with those levels of stress, especially if it's beginning to affect your daily functioning," Lohmann said. Pace yourself Ralph likens finals preparation to training for a marathon. Ideally, you've been "slowly and steadily working toward that end goal" instead of using "big bursts of stressed-out energy, followed by a collapse." But if you find yourself in that latter category, you can still pause to make a plan that makes the best of whatever time you have now. "The last thing we want to do is get very anxious and stressed and procrastinate, and then try to pull an all-nighter or cram right before," Ralph said. "That's like if you were to run a marathon the day before you ran your marathon. It doesn't work that well." Your plan should leave out using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress. You also should avoid beating yourself up if you're in a tough situation. But your plan should include breaks, Ralph said. "It can be scary to say, 'I need to take a break from studying,'" she said, but treating yourself "like a robot" and ignoring warning signs isn't healthy. Keep perspective Students can help themselves by stepping back and looking realistically at the expectations they've put on themselves, Ralph said. Otherwise, they can enter a spiral of "'if I don't pass this final, then I don't get into my major. And if I don't get into my major, then I won't get into graduate school. If I don't get into graduate school, I will never get a job.' And it can just spin on and on." That kind of tunnel vision isn't necessarily accurate, Lohmann said. "I mean, if you've gotten good grades throughout the duration of the semester, this one exam isn't going to break you. But if you are a perfectionist, or you put a lot of pressure on yourself to succeed, you begin to feel that way." She tells students to "keep your eyes on the end goal. Know that this is just a moment in time, and within two or three hours, it's going to be over." And once you pass this course, "you're done with it forever." Rivera, who recently wrote about student stress in the Delta College news publication, acknowledged that she's fallen into some of the traps, getting help from caffeine while sleeping about four hours a night. But she makes time to find a balance by reading, watching TV or talking to someone she knows is watching out for her, such as her dad, whom she describes as her "go-to guy." After her finals end, Rivera plans to take a day off, maybe head to the beach, acknowledge the work she's done – and get ready for the summer class she's taking. But she's indeed focusing on the end goal – in her case, graduating from college debt-free and the life that happens after that. "I'm looking forward to the payoff." © Copyright 2025 American Heart Association News
