Stockton's history of gang violence

[@onelife7188]

I grew up in Stockton my teachers thought I was up to no good and that I would end up working at Burger King but after studying hard and staying focused I wanted all my teachers to know that I start Burger King next week

[@alexanderm3504]

Lol brua

[@jfresher925]

Better than being dead lol

[@joonnkoh2368]

I'm tryna get a job there too bro

[@badone7442]

Brilliant.

[@wutdeycallme4188]

Congratulations. My man ✊

[@captainbook3456]

It seems so normal when you're growing up as a kid, I didn't realize how bad it was until I moved out of Stockton.

[@johndavis9321]

@NORTHERN LOCO MAYATE:: CHUPAS MIS BOLAS U SQAURES don't lie to him fam Stockton still crazy

[@wavedotwav]

NORTHERN LOCO MAYATE:: CHUPAS MIS BOLAS U SQAURES nah theres still alot of gangs in the south side

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

@NORTHERN LOCO MAYATE:: CHUPAS MIS BOLAS U SQAURES nah stockton sucks ever since these bay area people started moving in

[@WretchedDrummer]

I feel you man. I'm from Salinas

[@icedpm]

It’s not normal?

[@ritamoore8346]

I live here and the biggest problem is not the gangs. The gangs are here because there is nothing left here for any young people to learn from. No hope for their future.

[@stanlee1857]

Exactly I grew up here I'm 35 now and yes there isn't anything youngsters can do around here now days the leaders of stockton are pathetic and absent.

[@tomgeezy5073]

true Stockton needs a nice place for like the old teen center off of hammer/tamoshanter in the 90s

[@josephbloodworth9546]

I drove past Stockton heading up to my Shasta it looked like a city that was given up on, almost abandoned.

[@valerieehrlich428]

I live here too and gangs and low cost housing are horrible

[@valerieehrlich428]

We had the Hammer Skate rink and gangs ruined that

[@theshield1613]

I lived in Stockton for 20 years. I've never been Interested joining gang or other bad things.

[@King_Ced]

The Shield good, probably ain’t worth it

[@tonyfat2458]

BETA

[@miguelconstantino-guzman7957]

Good for you, stay healthy hearted.

[@alexanderm3504]

Conaider yourself the lucky one

[@andrestapia7329]

@@alexanderm3504 ur just stupid. He chose... Not luck

[@breakbreadorfakedead264]

How bout you guys show the Stockton homeless shelter too violence isn’t the only problem

[@mattsbjjjourney5601]

Cuz this video has a topic its gangs...im sure you can make a connection to the drugs gangs deal to people that makes them homeless in Stockton not to mention the men who get out of the pen due to crimes they committed for that gang who end up homeless

[@breakbreadorfakedead264]

Matt Caldwell bruh we don’t need gang members to push drugs.. there’s enough drug addicts in the town for them to supply themselves cmon now

[@kevinpederson5876]

Serious though your right.

[@kevinpederson5876]

@@mattsbjjjourney5601 Are you from Stockton ? If not your opinion doesn't matter.

[@k00hki3c]

that part!

[@nayeliavila271]

Weird seeing a video about the city I live in but gangs aren't the only problem. Homelessness is another huge factor that needs to be tackled as well.

[@user-zc8xc4dq3i]

And education San Joaquin and Fresno counties are bottom 5 in the whole country with education. Gangs , Drugs, Homeless and lack of education is the problem

[@sac_bris5593]

norte

[@mcbdllc136]

Bad homeless problem fursure

[@babyk326]

My mom worked at St Mary’s when I was a kid, and if you see the amount of homeless people there, you’d be surprised.

[@katharinedevonleewernert4706]

Anyone That That Be F***ing With The Homelessness, REALLY NEEDS TO JUST BE LEFT ALONE. JUST TRY BEING IN THEIR SHOES 4 ONE WEEK.

[@hoesmad4141]

who else is watching this and ain’t from Stockton?💀

[@Samuel-sw9dn]

From San Francisco, Stockton has the best weather reports.

[@Samuel-sw9dn]

@Jakaŭ ישראל you're an idiot.

[@prodbyelithaproducer9965]

Long Beach California 🌊

[@WretchedDrummer]

I'm from Salinas it's pretty similar to Stockton when it comes to gang violence

[@hoesmad4141]

WretchedDrummeR Luckyyy.I wanna live in California😐

[@Downtown209]

I live in Stockton. And am watching this rn, taking a dab chillin with my dog waiting for my ps4 to update. Strange seeing a video about gang violence in a city you live in. Ultimately they didn’t cover Stockton well enough

[@raheemdebose7386]

facts

[@michaeladams4960]

Hey, JMP. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. When you say "they didn't cover Stockton well enough," were you referring to the doc? If so, I'd like to know what we could be doing better. This is the second doc in our Stockton series that we're continuing to roll out. Many more stories to tell. Here's the first one we did: on.abc10.com/OurHistoryOfViolence.

[@mobbinkorrectly]

💯💯💯

[@FlyingDiIdo55]

@@michaeladams4960 walk around Wilson way and charter way.

[@arseniocubos6636]

Lol in Stockton getting high playing video games ...this is why ppl make fun of Stockton 😂

[@adaptiveagile]

Nate Diaz put Stockton on the map for me.

[@King_Ced]

adaptiveagile don’t forget Brandin Cooks

[@michoak47nfernandez25]

Jose Moreno Hernandez is somebody you should admire. Not some meat head athlete.

[@efrainpadilla5594]

I ain’t seen Nate in my life

[@robertjacques688]

Don't forget e40 Mr Flamboyant

[@bladebrown8261]

Nate Diaz anit even from Stockton he’s from Lodi

[@alexanderp1568]

Stockton is very diverse that you'll see every type of ethnicity banging a set

[@k-grizz541]

Basically sets on NorCal

[@jp-uno]

I used to live out North in Stockton and before that Weston Ranch. It goes down in Stockton and anyone could get it if you ain't careful. Much love to these brothers trying to change and create change. #Salute

[@south8thst155]

J Peezus my friend weston ranch is beautiful. Nothing but big new homes. and North Stockton is pretty suburban but looks can be deceiving.

[@jp-uno]

@@south8thst155 I know all about 8th Street to. I see your name. Not much resources for the youth to get into positive functions there. A lot of hitters in Stockton. Everybody is with the business even the woods.

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi J Peezus, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the doc. If you haven't had a chance, here's the first short doc we did on Stockton a couple months ago: on.abc10.com/OurHistoryOfViolence. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

[@numarkaz]

J Peezus is a funny name dude

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

@@south8thst155 eww weston ranch is becoming little oakland

[@mackashdh2618]

I grew up in Stockton, needless to say, the gang violence is unavoidable no matter where you live or how much you try to stay away from it. My friends and I had a check list of things to go through before we decided to go to parties in high school, where’s the house, what schools are going, who’s throwing it, etc. all in a futile effort to avoid one of the many parties that end in gun fire. I lost a friend to gang violence as well, he was only 18. All I know is I will not be raising my future children there because it really isn’t safe.

[@shucks_sesd_6195]

Everyone deserves a second chance in life , I got a second chance thank god, was addicted for 9 years chasing the dragon 🐉 but god has freed me from that life, I went to trucking school got my second chance happy with wife n fam🙏

[@godssoldiergodssoldier]

God bless man, trucking is a great job. Way to beat the heat and keep up the great work. I don't bang but I'm here up north in Sacramento

[@mattsbjjjourney5601]

Keep it going!! Proud of you homie dont look back you can do it! Personal power and mindset!

[@shucks_sesd_6195]

Matt Caldwell never, thanks bro, be blessed

[@jayes460]

Hopefully you been clean longer than you been addicted

[@shucks_sesd_6195]

Jay Es always got to be a idiot on the thread 🧵

[@jacob7130]

Our home was shot up January 2008 on Portola Ave. In Stockton Ca. The cops did little investigation, and nothing ever happened after 24 bullets found their way into our home. Our next door neighbor Larry Roberson was at the time an active Stockton Police officer that would park his patrol car into the garage, DEA raided their home periodically. Definitely funny business was going on, and it all seemed to be swept under the carpet, not only was an officer doing funny business next door, his girlfriend that he rented the home for her kids were documented gang members. The excuse we received by Stockton PD is that it was a retaliation and they were looking for our next door neighbors,Larry Roberson's girlfriends kids. Being raised here my whole life the gang violence the gang activity was high. But in my own personal perspective Stockton PD, the mayor's and other people in high areas have added to and have helped the gang activity and Violence to continue by allowing corruption to carry on it's starts from the top.

[@tonyfat2458]

Right

[@captainbook3456]

Same, Police took 12 hours to show up after being called and did a lazy investigation. I stopped calling them for anything ever since.

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Tanay, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the documentary, and for your feedback. If you'd like to talk more about your experience in Stockton, feel free to drop me a line at [e-mail]. I'd love to talk more.

[@tonyfat2458]

@@michaeladams4960 it's a Generation I know gangsters in Stockton that go back three or four generations

[@chanchezz2094]

Tanay Oneto gangs and irresponsible parents aren't to blame...it's our laws what the government to blame for most of these activities.It was all set up trap for our society to fail.majority of the time the hard working parents aren't as loud as the streets.

[@alvaro209209]

I grew up in Stockton I love it will never leave ....

[@4cashTony]

I actually like Stockton, every city has it's good and bad any city u go to, just some more than others

[@hamsterduh]

ITS A CHOICE! I've lived here my entire life and I've never assimilated to the culture that exists in this city. Stop perpetuating the stereotype and get educated so that gangs aren't your "only option"

[@nokap9966]

hamsterduh you probably never worked for a thing in your life

[@spider.d7092]

I grew up in Stockton too. I joined a gang at 14. Yea it was a choice. A choice kids make when they have no guidance and feel they have no other options. A choice I made cuz my dad wasn't around, my mom was partying and in and out of the hospital, and the other kids in my neighborhood became like family to me. You think a 13 year old who feels like nobody in the world cares about him but his homies is going to think "let me focus on my education". No. You obviously didn't go through what we went through so don't speak on it.

[@lucasbarber9118]

your vocab is too smart to be commenting about this video on youtube. not everyone is fortunate to be educated rso well

[@SomeBoredVato]

You wanna stop gangs stop making the poor more poor simple.

[@valerieehrlich428]

Yeah help the poor and the homeless to get jobs

[@valerieehrlich428]

Churches do help to a degree

[@valerieehrlich428]

More community based programs . Those were removed when we went bankrupt

[@OliviaBaeBy]

@ Think deeper into the situation. The poor also needs a better education system and nice places that won't get shot up. People who live in bad neighbors don't get the best education either. Basic reading and writing is a struggle. Generations after generations are raised in projects and blocks. Their parents are just a product of the same thing.

[@JaimeLopez-bc3fr]

Then you'll have rich gangsters

[@alvarosouza5167]

I lived in Stockton for 10 years , I was never part of a gang , I had no parents or family members, I was own my owner I never own a gun . I am 48 I have never been to jail I have no criminal record. I grew up in a very tough hood by Hammer lane downtown area Delta college, I lost lots of classmates who was part of gangs their all get killed. I left stockton it's been almost 10 years. I have good memories of stockton city back in the days. I was always depressed when I used live there, was not jobs, it was a tough place to survive. I was never involved in the crime , I choose a different hardscape for my own. God bless all the families from Stockton city.

[@michelesilva9491]

Downtown, hammer ln, and delta college, non of those places are even close to each other. Definitely not the same hood.

[@JE-ot2zy]

Yeah lol I was thinking the same thing. Hammerlane or pacific Ave by delta college is not downtown

[@garzzum]

I live in Stockton, and it's sad that now lots of kids at my highschool are involved in gangs.

[@julianjimenez9726]

Where yours bro? I'm E-house.

[@seannarte4307]

What highschool exactly? Will move to stockton this year and I'm taking notes.

[@garzzum]

@@seannarte4307 Stagg. I'm not sure how many (they're mostly only older kids, I'm a freshman), but there's was a gang related fight a couple weeks ago. Someone pulled out a gun too. Good thing I wasn't over there. 😎👍

[@209Unit]

High schoolers in Stockton are idiots, it's all fun and games till one of them pulls out a gun. They just brand themselves crip or blood like it's a game, joke. Violence solves nothing, at all. Other kids my age are literally idiots, if they keep the shurade up then they'll never evolve and will probably end up hurt or killed..

[@garzzum]

@@209Unit Yup. I'm a freshman, I hope someday I or any of my friends don't ever get involved with any of that.

[@danielsarabia9126]

It’s been a over a year since I seen you. I hope you’re still doing good bro regardless of how sincere this video was . Forever forward brotha in the most positive fashion

[@adriannamarieakaad9384]

Much respect to this man for having the courage to do better. I've lived in Stockton since 2002 when I was 14. This city has a way of grabbing on to folks with unaddressed trauma and never letting go. I know from experience. Salute to you Brother ✊🏾

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi, Adrianna. First, thank you for taking the time to watch the doc. I really appreciate it. I've been trying to focus on long-term trauma in the community and would love to hear more about your story if you'd be willing to share. Feel free to drop me a line at: [e-mail]

[@adriannamarieakaad9384]

@@michaeladams4960 I'm always down to share if its gonna help improve community and impact change in how we deal with folks and trauma. I'll definitely reach out.

[@LooseSkrew28]

Adrianna Marie Aka AD was it worse back then, then it is now?

[@TOTO_209]

Flee 2Paid now.

[@Pugetwitch]

No doubt. People don't understand how addicting is lifestyle is, is not something that people go into realizing that it has potential to become addictive like drugs. It's because of the cycle of trauma bonds that people who grow up in broken homes learn these patterns from, their brain releases chemicals when it's introduced to dramatic and traumatic situations and so individuals end up living chaotic lifestyles because there's subconsciously trying to replicate that. Their brain is conditioned to the roller coaster of dopamine and adrenaline and it's really difficult to get out of. It's not the child's fault but they end up being this way but there is personal accountability that needs to take affect. It's an unfortunate situation, especially when people get addicted to dope.

[@marthaguadagnolo1328]

Peacekeepers I applaud you! God Bless you! Great to see someone turn their life around for the better, that takes a lot of strength and determination, be proud of yourself.

[@jorgedominguez2256]

Imagine going to jail for having the power to protect yourself.

[@robindenney4435]

I was born and raised in Stockton. My sister was a victim of violent crime in 1980. She lived at home with 24/7 care and finally passed away in 2008 due to the semi coma she was left in. I finally made it out of "Stuck town", as we all called it. Now I literally live as far away as I could get. I feel much safer with my kids. I pray for that City all the time. It left permanent scars on me and my family.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

I know this post is a year old, but oh my gosh I’m so sorry your family had to endure that. 💙

[@cherylgravett1713]

Hi Robyn! Cheryl from 49 drug. We closed 6 years ago. I'm still in Stockton, retired. Hope you're doing well

[@jvadventures4898]

I live in Stockton for 24 years and yes it ghetto crazy just try to ignore going to ghetto places and dont go out at night.

[@abeaconoflightmodesto6958]

Stockton born and raised. I can relate to your story bro. This really touched my heart because i was there too.

[@warrenbuffett4164]

Honestly I don’t understand how gang members can take the lifestyle past 15 years old. Imagine being an adult saying “I’m in a gang”

[@OxC-BIRD]

Money

[@gaganbal9577]

Easy to say when it's not your surroundings or environment. For some, this is all they know. Think about your family and after 15, saying I'm done with you...

[@loser7895]

@@gaganbal9577 fr foo these ppl dont know like if u have no education and sense of community to uplift u you turn to gangs and then most these kids they brothers are they're fathers and those fathers needa put food out on the table some how

[@lifeyang2]

I was born n Stockton n 1985, still here, never been n trouble with the law, or assaulted by gang members. Yes we have a higher crime rate. But trouble don't just come 2 u. U have 2 be trying 2 reach out for trouble, for whatever your reason.

[@miguelconstantino-guzman7957]

Elevated Status I just made a comment that clearly negates statistics. I am such a hypocrite. We do it once in a while...

[@miguelconstantino-guzman7957]

Elevated Status It is good, as you said, that kids are told good things. Something like: “You’re going to be a great doctor when you grow up.” Or, “Wow, son! You can draw very well. You should be an artist!” This helps drive motivation to kids and the next time their in school, they will consider that thought, even throughout many hardships. Read Born to Win. It’s a great book explaining various cases and studies about the minds of humans.

[@miguelconstantino-guzman7957]

Elevated Status ...and you are right. Statistics are useful for predicting a potential cause. Great mind dude!

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Life Yang, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the documentary, and for your insight. While it's true that most people looking for trouble will find it, I can speak from experience and say I've been a victim of property crime in Stockton and certainly wasn't looking for it. There are all kinds of experiences, and Efrain's story is just one of hundreds.

[@georgecouvson668]

But you can say that bout any city tho you look for trouble you going to find it but if you stay in yo place and do you you should be g

[@lalbiakzualahnamte5070]

"Stockton California baby you already know what's upp"Nate Diaz

[@kennedyvang5143]

Nate can’t represent Lodi so he just say Stockton

[@Khurix]

I lived in Stockton my whole life and to this day I’m still living here and I’m Hispanic my self

[@genobayojr896]

Congratulations

[@isaiahsspontaneouscontent9111]

I wonder what the point of view from a young boy in a civil war torn third world country would say about these gang members.

[@notinthislife451]

lol they will think it is all so corny 😂.. little kids walking around with aks in those countries

[@theghostfiles5023]

Not-inThisLife the comparison is moronic.

[@Cmorrison626]

Ask the MS-13 members who get deported back to El Salvador. They didn’t seem to mind embracing the L.A. gang culture...or you could do a little more research into the existence of gangs. You’re on this video and clearly interested enough to ask questions. Don’t be lazy.

[@mikeyb1016]

They about it too. In high school I met a couple hmong peeps that were war refugees. Besides a few society differences they know what's up n ready to put in work. The difference between the hood and a war torn country? Is land mines and f-16s. BELIEVE THAT

[@christian2854]

Sign me up

[@christinaakman7791]

Born and raised in Stockton and gang members come in all races. Honestly it's a shame to see how bad Stockton is I used to be able to play outside in the street, but nowadays I wouldn't let my kids or even my dog out front. Bullets don't care what color you are, where you're from and even how old you are. It's pretty bad when you don't walk to the store without something to keep you safe. I've seen my own family killed in parks, and in the streets. These are the reasons I'm looking to buy a house away from here where I know my family will be safe

[@tonyfat2458]

Womp womp

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Amen!

[@aaronmaestas5607]

Im 12 right now, i lived in stockton until i was 8, i still go there sometimes, i live with my mom in reno nevada, but my dad i visit and he still lives in stockton. I went to westwood elementary for preschool and then i moved, then i went to manlio silva until i was in 2nd grade and then i moved to reno. To some people they hate it, i still miss it cuz i had friends, i was popular, now i get bullied everyday at school here.

[@pebblez_]

U from stoccton show em fools

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

Bro you lived in Stockton and now you live in Reno Nevada and you're getting bullied? It's like if you're getting bullied by Mickey mouse and his possy lol

[@rocknroll7065]

I grew up without a father but never crossed my mind to get into crime...im tired of hearing those excuses

[@Erenyaegerbernardin]

rock n roll did you have 10 brothers and sisters too ?

[@rocknroll7065]

@Terry Boragard get lost libtard

[@miguelconstantino-guzman7957]

Everyone is different. We should all understand to accept that.

[@nomercyupgrade6797]

Im tired of excuses too but theres always more info we dont know..so i shall not judge

[@CarlosRamirez-ru5es]

It's all mentally tough

[@symerewoods4551]

I live in Stockton and the only thing I was focusing on is seeing if I knew where the streets they were on😂

[@missdee5169]

RealGamingNiggaShit same

[@maryqueen408]

honestly

[@chey8a]

RealGamingNiggaShit 💀💀

[@andrewwoodger1180]

Relatable I totally did the same

[@niners2162]

Haha that's a good one.

[@OpticZodiac15]

We need part 2 of this

[@rysummers9771]

I wandered into Stockton looking for my best friend who just got out of prison never having had been there before and it was wild, found him under the bridge near the train yard, the tweaker king down there was actually a very nice guy, helped me go through everywhere trying to find him

[@Caliryda34]

Stockton used to be considered one of "America's Cities".

[@karolmanzano4324]

You have come a long way, very proud of you. You will mount to bigger and better things 🥰

[@deepinthestreets5351]

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[@michelesilva9491]

I’ve lived in Stockton all my life, 47 yrs. this is a positive story and I’m happy to hear about this program. But I see so many youngsters out here with automatic rifles and hand guns with extended clips. I’m talking about big drums attached to their guns. They don’t hide it they’re all over the internet exposing themselves yet I hear of no big gun busts. These guns, clips, and drums aren’t even legal in California so how are these kids getting ahold of them. They’re killing each other over nothing. I thought it was bad in the 80s n 90s but I think it’s just gotten worse. And to say only 15 % of families are single mother homes sounds awfully low to me. Most of Stockton is ghettos and majority of the families are single moms. The men usually have multiple baby mamas and no home of their own. Let’s keep it real. It’s nice to see people like this man featured that got straight, but that’s rare. My husband is also a success story. A firmer gang member with multiple prison terms. He’s hasn’t caught a case in 10 yrs and lives an honest hard working life today. But the father of my kid’s, he’s still on the streets, in n out of jail and has no relationship with my kids. And sadly, that’s more the norm then these success stories. This is a depressing place to live, and a hard place to get out of.

[@mrg0079]

💯 Facts

[@colleenpahl8965]

I moved there when my oldest son was going into 2nd grade. I was warned by a fellow back to school shopper, not to pick the gang colors for my child’s shirts. Eventually, I got my family out of there. Really bad place.

[@patriciocasillas1571]

Seven kids father was never around what was she thinking🤭🤭

[@ElReySupr3me]

Well nothing is a fairy tale. She probably only had him when he came home. Be realistic

[@CcPhantastic]

Alfredo Robles then she should have stopped giving it to him , use birth control, it’s free at planned parenthood

[@niners2162]

Love

[@inktensive1584]

Moral of the story, father's dont disregard our children, they do hurt and they will go try to seek for that affection else where. Peace and love.

[@candacedawn357]

Truth.

[@mistypeoples3411]

Finally someone is trying to help us. We are so grateful.

[@rossmunoz4742]

I’ve lived in Modesto my whole life pretty much and for some reason I was always scared to be in Stockton at night. Even though Modesto has it’s rough spots to I didn’t feel that afraid ... maybe it was all the stories of Stockton when I was growing up

[@kartoonlawrence7150]

I was livin all over Stockton for years representing Modesto and comin from Airport District and Crows Landing road area of Modesto during the Norte vs Sur years , Stockton didn’t seem that different to me, I’ve been around all kinds of violence in Modesto, I’d actually say at least Stockton police respond to shootings consistently, in Modesto so many gunfire injuries n shoot8ngs go unreported

[@remhk6672]

@@kartoonlawrence7150 they respond to all those shootings because in stockton, gun violence is out of control.

[@anafrenes6085]

Yes unfortunately many surrounding cities fear Stockton. There are some awesome kids and adults in Stockton so it is so sad that all of that is overlooked. The problem is the City at large not addressing these kids and helping more with programs. I am a retired teacher from Stockton and so proud of so many of the kids I knew working for SUSD. Even the troubled teens has a heart and I sure pray for them.

[@nolosanchez3668]

That's right Efrain, Keep on keeping on brother.

[@atoddsyt3971]

Driven up and down downtown Stockton for months for my work. The homeless problem was the worst I've ever seen in a city. Abandoned and burned down buildings with homeless people either down on their luck or just not all there mentally. Addicts lining up at methadone clinics on N California and N El Dorado and then wandering around the streets. I've never had an issue with the gangs or the homeless, just mind your own business and carry on. Though, there are instances of violence in areas I would deliver. Some people getting shot dead in neighborhoods I had just gone through throughout the weeks.

[@Samuel-sw9dn]

Drinking game: drink every time show mentions not having a father.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Thanks for helping me end up in the emergency room last night.

[@jayperez9179]

Scott Scotsman i’m still waiting for my dad to come back from the store. it’s been 20 years

[@Samuel-sw9dn]

@@jayperez9179 maybe he's in prison.

[@sickboynas16]

Scott Scotsman it’s a joke.

[@gchijioke12]

Sad but true.

[@robe6327]

Wake up all these Homeless too Stockton Claim back your city stop letting these dumb people have power clean your city .

[@JD-lt7uv]

This man is an inspiration. We gotta get young men mentors much sooner before they turn to a life of crime.

[@alan-zl7ee]

Stockton was hit with the highest foreclosures in U.S. in 2008 that's fact. Great documentary do more of this hopefully the meth epidemic in Fresno Ca?

[@alan-zl7ee]

@James Ferry obviously u cared u comment on it.🤭🤪😂🤣

[@davidmazzini783]

@James Ferry Get off this board you hapless Incel.

[@pyrojunkyz510]

Vice already did something on tbe meth epidemic in fresno

[@saramalik274]

I live in stockton.Its nice where i live all my neighbors are friendly...

[@jaek_898]

@#BAGLIFE MIKE theres good parts and bad parts, stockton has some really nice neighborhoods and some awful ones.

[@markmiranda9461]

Yea if you live in Brookside on west Ben Holt lol

[@robertwalegir8677]

As far as I know, the three cities on the West Coast with the most gang violence are Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Stockton If it is out of control, call him the national guard put them in the areas that are most concerning.

[@EricSmyth2Christ]

I live in Stockton with my mom and when we hear gun shots we don't even flinch

[@bean7039]

U need better reflexes.

[@Axtt]

Ong 😂😂😂 i don't flinch either

[@The_Truth_209]

I'm from Stockton and grew up in Central Stockton and lived out at Luis Park so I understand the 90's gang era but today there are not much left in such gangs ! Now there is clicks and Some old neighborhoods have youngsters OG'Z kids out in the neighborhood but nothing like the 90's - early 2000's .

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Fred, I really appreciate taking the time to watch the documentary and for the feedback. While gang violence has dropped, Stockton PD still attributes 70 percent of the city's violent crime to gangs, and with homicides again on the rise, I'd say that's still pretty bad. Feel free to drop me a line at [e-mail] if you'd like to chat more.

[@The_Truth_209]

@@michaeladams4960 I still have yet to hear from you! If you want to be a part of Stockton History and get inside interviews and such I would advise to get in touch with me! I could always have 209 times or another news broadcast cover this event but since you had reached out I will give you the first dibs!

[@hotsauce2092]

@East Bay 925 X4 and ya stay killing each other's #facts

[@TOTO_209]

East Bay 925 X4 it’s not rare in stockton tho.

[@adam_da_2025_official]

also have you heard of Oakland California?

[@a11099mar]

Mom,s is working hard to give you life, and you are going to join a gang, for all her efforts to keep you out of a gang.... selfish, you're very selfish. You HAVE choices 🤔

[@philgarcia2097]

I grew up in Stockton, on Nightingale. I was a nerd fighting gang members because they wanted me to join their joy luck club, not for me.

[@JB-cz8ez]

I live in North Stockton and literally everyone Asian at my school is a Crip

[@skullsouljah2836]

Do u know what awol is?

[@Taeemiru]

@chonburi11 yessir cuz

[@sam5691]

Bear creek?

[@stevest8675]

J B , not me and my Asian friends. We saw the suffering side of gang. All of us focus on education and sports when we were young. Now most of us have great jobs and beautiful family. Happiness

[@BounceBackCK]

chonburi11 aint only asian boyz in the north

[@artullha8948]

Only certain parts of Stockton gets all the funding We have a sea port A airport Railway system I-5 and 99 and 4 Running through Stockton Test no big industry City government is the problem

[@SFbayArea94121]

Also the state government stole to the tune of $17 Billion dollars last year alone from us, on 20 cent per gallon surcharges,which they claim to know nothing about and claim they will research further and "Get to the Bottom of it" ( my a$$)... look it up.

[@lifemomentsca]

I'm proud of you bro I 100% relate bro I was born in the bay area but raised out here in the 209

[@DAB901]

I’m from Sac and I can tell u, Stockton is a very dark city. Literally hardly any street lights on. I can see how u can shoot someone out there and get away with it.

[@abrahamhernandez334]

I love my city. This piece was AMAZING! This is the real Stockton, underneath everything there is HOPE! 209 all day man.

[@369woke]

Just moved from Louisiana to Stockton a month ago, I love here already

[@08033297829]

Cool

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

I been to Louisiana and love to live there. Duck dynasty lives there lol

[@sarahmchugh4169]

I love Stockton. I wish I could bring something to it.

[@ElReySupr3me]

Try to work for the kids and try to help. That's what I'm trying to do as a future counselor.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Bring a nuke, and detonate it.

[@drueworldorder]

Im in stockton

[@brandonzulueta3145]

There are a lot of community organizing events, put a hand in.

[@0813m4d]

There's nothing for kid's the city took everything away so all we had was the Streets! 😎👍

[@photosynthesis69]

You’re proud of this?

[@0813m4d]

Hello No thumbs up because I'm right!

[@FlexMoney-i8q]

True!

[@frozone3254]

I grew up here my dad made sure I never went down a bad path

[@LasooRagheed]

Great dad

[@seafoamsquid2789]

I grew up in Stockton for 12 years and it's crazy how the gangs took over alot of kids in my old highschool. I've lost a few friends because of it

[@analisae4233]

Stockton gets a bad view it isn’t all like this

[@Kiyan3100]

well maybe they should try bringing businesses there and more opportunities, just looking at downtown Stockton there doesn't seem to be much of that

[@analisae4233]

MC K that is true

[@johnnybandit5141]

Yes it is. One of the worst cities in CA

[@andrestapia7329]

Like SALINAS

[@andrestapia7329]

@@johnnybandit5141 dont cry just dont fkn step there.

[@elijahschwarz5829]

When I was growing up there was almost no economic infrastructure other than selling dope, how is the average young person supposed to earn money?

[@ABC10]

If you are a current or former resident of Stockton, or someone who has been affected by the violence in Stockton, we want to hear from you. Your responses will help fuel our future reporting. If you'd like to help us investigate, tap the link to fill out the brief questionnaire located at the end of the article. on.abc10.com/stocktonviolence

[@issaf3676]

Growing up in Lodi I remember the 2 times I went to Stockton for a high school party. They had a shooting and 1 of them 2 teens got killed

[@ChicagoStreetTV]

I never heard of Stockton till Nate Diaz talked about it

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Chicago Street, thanks for checking out the doc. If you'd like to see the first one we did on Stockton, you can find it here: on.abc10.com/OurHistoryOfViolence

[@veronicatrujillo8760]

That's awesome 👍 you're a work in progress

[@winnieluong2009]

From Stockton

[@brotherLee340]

I don't think this Gang stuff will ever end. Unfortunately. It's still spreading at a rapid rate.

[@south8thst155]

Why is ABC10 so obsessed with stockton? It's not the best but it sure isnt as bad as they make it.

[@motherearth9971]

Cause they are in the process of gentrification thats why

[@adam_da_2025_official]

yeah but not Oakland not in Oakland I don't understand Oakland is pretty bad as well I don't understand?

[@Lilly-wh9nr]

they only talked about the bad parts of stockton (especially downtown) i’ve grown up here and the worst thing that’s happened was a homeless person killing his dog. if your gonna say stuff about a place make sure you include all parts

[@TOTO_209]

Lol u most likely grew up in brookside then.

[@Lilly-wh9nr]

Toto 1 i grew up near edison

[@markmiranda9461]

East side born and raised. Thank god my parents got me out for middle school and high school.

[@katomiler843]

great post

[@magdaleno3823]

Homeless people is the bigger problem

[@iamwatari4088]

Hey man, we got like 3 Dutch bro’s in the last year. I think things are looking up!

[@jonnyboi068]

Dutch bros is gross lol Starbucks is better just saying

[@Demonz209]

Gentrification

[@mwoods8020]

I've always known it as "Scrompton" because of the poverty, violence, and drugs. My entire family died in Stockton in 1977 when I was just 2 years old, my aunt was murdered by the notorious Speed Freak Killers, so I know how bad it has gotten just since 1985.

[@mibd7812]

Speed freak killers?

[@mwoods8020]

@@mibd7812 Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog. They are the ones that murdered my mom's sister back in '85 in Stockton

[@MrMister1227]

I rode my bike all over stockton when I was younger never ran into any problems but the presence is there but they don't bother you unless you go looking for trouble

[@SirNilooo]

I grew up in Lynwood, best friends growing up were Gang members. They never once put any excuse as to why they joined a gang. They always said it was THEM. They chose that life. No one else’s fault but theirs.

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Nilo, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the doc, and for your insight. I don't think Efrain was necessarily blaming his life experiences for his wrongdoing. He was talking about things that led him to make the choice to join a gang. During our interview, he took full responsibility for the things he did and said he regrets the decisions he made. You can see the full interview here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJinoWWearKooqc

[@yachtysworld]

Lived here for almost 2 decades, grew up without a father. Thankfully I never did drugs or got involved with gangs.

[@judithmarie2588]

Born and raised in Stockton.

[@alaexpectativaentodo7066]

I'm sorry to read that!

[@sickboynas16]

Alá expectativa en todo I been in Stockton my whole life everyone ik are cool

[@mansourhabchi2492]

Respect ✊ keep it up my bro. Great documentary very insightful. Amen

[@Kingcelly2100]

I will like to have a interview with you

[@michaeladams4960]

Hi Kingcelly, feel free to drop me a line at [e-mail]. Would love to chat more.

[@leegenix]

It's "Would" . Not "Will". Bad grammar for a journalist, Buckwheat.

[@187mrsmith]

Should of interviewed MBnel he the one that put Stockton on the map for me

[@caliko2389]

JaeKiDd 1k subs I will restart channel up again that foo a lame

[@elitenutrition879]

Good video keep up the good work E

[@alihnadiamond]

Who's from stockton👍

[@MICHELLE-rv8dy]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@bootyman415]

Lina soriano used to lived there my kids live there

[@saramalik274]

Me

[@michigandogman3060]

I used to run a delivery route in Stockton, some areas you just don’t hang around. Stockton had some very dangerous areas. I also ran into the Oakland rail yard bad area, and delivered in Sacramento and throw a dart at a L.A. map but I remember Long Beach being particularly bad. I lived in Santa Barbara which in some areas wasn’t any cake walk either 😮

[@vickeysanchez2175]

So sad that they focus on the negative.....I’ve lived here all my life and know there is so much more to stockton. Stockton is not the problem. Parenting is. That’s the truth..

[@caliking8429]

Vickey Sánchez thats true i live in manteca now but im always in Stockton thats where my familys is. Only those old gang neighborhoods are still bad but the homeless and the drugs are out of control but Stockton isnt that bad.

[@vickeysanchez2175]

Big Tasty 75th lol you really haven’t seen the beauty of our city 🌃 culture /family/ community and the history all good and bad.

[@vickeysanchez2175]

Cali King no where is perfect even the “nice wealthy cities”😊

[@rauldiaz7309]

Cool video. Hope Efren is doing ok these days. I'm curious to what those posters are of behind him in the room..? They look classic.

[@maryday7602]

Hey ABC10, you are sensationalizing the bad in my town, and I don’t like it! I love Stockton! It is beautiful, has a grand downtown along a thriving seaport, pro sports arenas, and baseball fields, great dining and PLENTY of family-friendly parks and activities. We have people from all over the world who have moved to Stockton ON PURPOSE!!! We are a tremendously diverse city, and proud of it. #proudStocktonresident

[@featheredserpent3106]

I pray God blesses you with all your hearts desire, I give you much respect for taking your children's feelings into consideration, push, pull, strive.... Mind, body and soul. Respect Big Monte T.C.

[@panamaofficial4508]

Much love and respect for Stockton. It’s where I started to sing at and I never had a problem with nobody I feel like if you mind you’re own business nobody bothers you.

[@liljello1400]

Much love and respect for this man

[@smolminyoongi427]

O_o I live Stockton and my teacher told us that there was a lot gangs in the area. I never thought a lot about the " bang bang " noise in my neighborhood because to me it was normal I guess. I never thought how different Stockton was from other cities I guess I never noticed it. I don't see a future for Stockton but I don't see any future for me and kids in Stockton.