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Letters -- Published May 25, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:15 EST

I read your May 17 article, "Inmate dies in jail custody," reporting the unfortunate death of an inmate at the San Joaquin County Jail. It said that the inmate "was pronounced dead at a hospital after being found alone and by himself in his cell."

Letters -- Published May 24, 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:56 EST

A May 8 letter, "These are the facts about (Barack) Obama," said, "Obama's policies have put America through the worst recovery from recession since the Great Depression."

Letters -- Published May 23, 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41 EST

Whether you're in favor of same-sex marriage or against it, there are several common sense and sensitive areas that are entirely overlooked.

Letters -- Published May 22, 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28 EST

Love trumps hate any day!

Letters -- Published May 21, 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:03 EST

Regarding the May 7 restaurant review letter, I too am curious as to who writes the Time Out restaurant reviews.

Letters -- Published May 20, 2012

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:47 EST

I am going on 74 years old and my dad had caught his first hive while in the eighth grade. He had bees throughout my first 20 years spent at home. I have done all aspects of the business. I helped catch my first hive at about 7 years of age.

Letters -- Published May 18, 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:10 EST

On May 7, my daughter was at Orchard Supply Hardware at Hammer Lane and Lower Sacramento Road when a drive-by shooting occurred.

Letters -- Published May 17, 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29 EST

Two giant steps have been taken toward fiscal recovery in Stockton. Three parking garages were repossessed and the state announced a full audit of city finances.

Letters -- Published May 16, 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:17 EST

Spring is here, and it is time again for fun at Victory Park!

Letters -- Published May 15, 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:14 EST

It is interesting to me that the instant reaction of the mayor and council members was that they "didn't know" that the Stockton city charter prohibited them from any type of retirement benefit as an elected official.

Letters -- Published May 14, 2012

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:39 EST

As a longtime Stockton resident, I've watched a booming city turn into a disintegrating, inequitable microcosm - like what has happened to this country - thanks to leaders who can't make tough decisions.

Letters -- Published May 13, 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:36 EST

According to Monsignor Richard Ryan, there have been six to eight complaints made to the Stockton Catholic Diocese regarding offensive, playful activity on the part of Father Michael Kelly, involving young males. In addition, there have been two legal...

Letters -- Published May 11, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:32 EST

Stockton City Council members received illegal funds for CalPERS retirement. I was embarrassed by Mayor Ann Johnston pleading ignorance.

Letters -- Published May 10, 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:45 EST

When is the needless and insane spending on school district issues ever going to reach the level of common sense? With an already bloated or at least fair compensation package in place, why is any school superintendent, instructor, etc., ever paid some...

Letters -- Published May 9, 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:11 EST

Lincoln Unified's bond measure requests money to do modernization projects. These are not directly related to students' education. In the past few years, expensive wrought iron fences and new administrative offices were built at several district schools.