Stockton families gathered at Weber Point Park for the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting, a community event that took on deeper meaning just days after a deadly shooting. Mayor Christina Fugazi told residents that healing requires both accountability and shared spaces where people can reconnect and feel safe. Attendees reflected on the heartbreak felt by the families who lost loved ones and said the event helped begin the healing process. Police conducted additional security checks as the mayor continued urging the public to share any information about the shooting. She also said she is working with lawmakers and seeking investments to help prevent future violence.

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