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Re: Is Stockton really that bad?
Author: Jim B
Date: 07-04-2012 - 19:55

I've shot photos in lots of urban areas and you can do that in Stockton, but walking through an area of gang activity known for a high crime rate, looking like an outsider (probably) with an expensive camera is bad advice. In a car, you can get out of the area if you are not comfortable, and get in, get a shot and move on.

Another factor is that Stockton is much warmer than the Bay Area in the Summer - often 100+, so doing that trip walking and sitting at the crossings means the need to carry water. I like to have a car with an A/C, but that's my preference.

We used tp hang out on RR property around the diamonds, but I have heard that is a No No now.

All that said, I shoot a lot in the area near Stockton - may do so Saturday if it's not too hot. It's worth the DRIVE!

Would a cab work between the ACE (SP) depor nd the Amtrak (ASTSF) depot? Haven't looked at cabs in Stockton.

Jim B

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  Re: Is Stockton really that bad? City Railfan 07-04-2012 - 19:05
  Re: Is Stockton really that bad? Jim B 07-04-2012 - 19:55
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