Stockton central library to close July 31 for expected three-year renovation
Stockton’s Cesar Chavez Central Library will close after July 31 for an expected three-year renovation, with 16 other branches and digital services continuing.
Stockton, CA
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Stockton approves Bear Creek South housing in 7–0 vote: annexation and up to 2,241 homes
On July 7, 2026, Stockton City Council voted 7–0 to authorize LAFCo annexation filings, approve rezoning, a development agreement, and three tentative maps.
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Stockton opens its new City Hall on July 7: where to go for services
Stockton CA – New City Hall at 501 W. Weber Ave (Building 1) is now the spot for July 7 City Council and counters, with posted hours.
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Stockton Unified phone rules now line up with California deadline
Stockton CA – Stockton Unified’s phone policy now aligns with California’s July 1 deadline, with class-time limits, documented exceptions, and step-by-step consequences.
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Stockton police vow crackdown after June homicide spike
June brought seven homicides and eight nonfatal shootings in Stockton, the city’s deadliest month of 2026 so far and deadliest June since 2015.
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Stockton civil grand jury says City Hall infighting has become a governance problem
Stockton CA – A June 25 report says council infighting, ethics problems, staff interference and spending questions are hurting City Hall, with a Sept. 23 response deadline.
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Stockton declares water emergency over golden mussels
Stockton says golden mussels have clogged Delta intake screens 30% to 40%, prompting an emergency declaration and $209,000 in cleanup.
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Stockton adopts facial-covering ordinance after yearlong debate
Stockton CA – The city council approved a facial-covering ordinance June 23. The rule targets identity-concealing masks used in threats, with clear exemptions.
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Two Stockton shootings leave one dead, three injured
Two separate shootings Friday night left one person dead and three injured. Police said there’s no known motive and no suspect info yet.
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Stockton’s golden mussel fight grows as county seeks help, state shifts course
San Joaquin County has declared a local emergency over golden mussels, while California scales back Lake Oroville checks and shifts more burden to boaters.
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University of the Pacific plans Stockton medical school aimed at easing doctor shortages by 2030
Stockton CA – University of the Pacific plans a Stockton campus medical school for 2030, with St. Joseph’s Medical Center as its clinical partner.
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Stockton Measure W panel reviews proposed $15.5M budget before June hearings
Stockton’s Measure W committee meets May 28 at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall to review a proposed FY 2026-27 public safety tax plan before June hearings.
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Stockton’s tap water odor issue continues as Cal Water flushes system
Stockton residents are still reporting bad smell and taste in tap water, but Cal Water says it remains safe while crews flush the system.
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Stockton council redirects affordable-housing loans in a $9.2 million decision with local housing consequences
Stockton CA – The City Council approved a $9.2 million affordable-housing loan package on April 14, reshaping staff-backed recommendations and the city’s housing pipeline.
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New Housing, Long Commutes, and School Hiring Lead Stockton’s Week
Stockton, CA – April 3, 2026 – New home sales, super-commuter data, and a major school district hiring push shape local economic and workforce trends.
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Airport Upgrades, New Housing and School Hiring Lead Stockton’s Week in Growth
Stockton, CA – April 2, 2026 – Airport upgrades, new housing openings and a districtwide job fair highlight local growth efforts this week.
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Stockton Council Weighs $3.15M Drone Plan as Housing, Hiring Efforts Advance
Stockton, CA – April 1, 2026 – City weighs $3.15M police drone expansion as new housing opens and schools host hiring fair.
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Transit Changes, Regional Rail Plan Advance, Housing Funds Grow in Stockton
Stockton, CA – March 31, 2026 – Transit route changes, a new regional rail plan draft and fresh housing funds shape local policy this week.
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Transit Board Meets as Commuter Data and Rail Planning Shape Stockton’s Economic Outlook
Stockton, CA – March 30, 2026 – Transit leaders meet as new commuter data and rail expansion plans spotlight jobs, housing and growth.
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Conservation Land Deal, Protest Draw Crowd, Ag Markets Shift
Stockton, CA – March 29, 2026 – A proposed farmland conservation purchase, weekend protest activity, and fresh agriculture data shaped local headlines.
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Workforce Board Meets as Protest Planned in Stockton
Stockton, CA – March 26, 2026 – Workforce leaders met on jobs funding and training goals Wednesday as activists plan a weekend protest downtown.
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Stockton Daily Brief: Homicide Arrest, Break-In Shooting, Protest Planned at Delta College
Stockton, CA – March 25, 2026 – Police make arrest in deadly stabbing, investigate home break-in shooting, and residents plan weekend protest.
