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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Stockton Files for Bankruptcy: Who's Next?

    Earlier this week, we heard that the City of Stockton was into mediation with creditors and public unions, but no agreement was reached in time to avoid bankruptcy.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Earlier this week, we heard that the City of Stockton was into mediation with creditors and public unions, but no agreement was reached in time to avoid bankruptcy. Last night, the City Council adopted what it called "a survival budget," making Stockton the largest American city to seek protection from creditors and unions in US bankruptcy court.

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    Stockton Files for Bankruptcy
    1. 0:00Stockton Files for Bankruptcy: Who's Next?You’re reading this
    2. 13:20California Fracking Moratorium Moves Forward
    3. 23:56Mexico: the Drug War and Sunday's Presidential Election
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Susan Eggman

      Stockton City Council

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      Jeffrey Michael

      University of the Pacific

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    1 of 3
    Stockton Files for Bankruptcy
    1. 0:00Stockton Files for Bankruptcy: Who's Next?You’re reading this
    2. 13:20California Fracking Moratorium Moves Forward
    3. 23:56Mexico: the Drug War and Sunday's Presidential Election
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