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Good morning, Stockton.
A recent vote at City Hall is drawing strong reactions from residents, with questions about pay, priorities and public trust.
The Stockton City Council approved a 30% pay raise for itself, a move that has sparked frustration among some community members. Chris Woodyard and Vince Medina report that even with the increase, council salaries still trail those in cities like Sacramento and Oakland. The decision is adding to a broader conversation about compensation, accountability and how local government decisions are received by the public.
Elsewhere, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office towed 60 vehicles during a recent crackdown on sideshows, part of an ongoing effort to curb street takeovers. And the Cinco de Mayo Festival again brought thousands to the fairgrounds, continuing a decades-long tradition in Stockton.
Thank you for reading and for staying connected.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stockton residents fume after City Council votes itself a 30% pay raise
By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia and Vince Medina • Stocktonia
Even with the raise, other nearby cities, including Sacramento and Oakland, pay their councilmembers far higher base salaries.
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Stories you may have missed
Axe-wielding man shot and killed by Stockton Police
Officers shot and killed a man with an axe in Stockton on Monday morning, according to the Stockton Police Department.
Sideshows stifled: 60 vehicles towed in sheriff’s crackdown on street takeovers
The latest operation follows similar efforts over the past two years.
Three decades in, Cinco de Mayo Festival continues to draw thousands
Thousands of people made their way to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds over the weekend for the decades-long event.
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