Good morning, Stockton.

Authorities are investigating a police shooting inside a Lodi McDonald’s after officers responded to reports of an armed person threatening employees.

According to Lodi police officials, officers were called to the restaurant Monday morning and shot the individual during the encounter. Shaylee Navarro reports on what information officials have released and what remains under investigation.

In political news, Desiree Lynch is back in the news. The Stockton City Council candidate has formally withdrawn from the District 5 race. The move come five days after she was arrested on felony charges linked to election fraud.

We also have stories about Mayor Christina Fugazi’s proposed “governance reset” for Stockton, an update on new funding for career training programs in San Joaquin County schools and a look back at the life and legacy of Stockton Bishop Dwight Earl Williams following his death.

Before you wrap up today’s newsletter, check out our Events This Week section for concerts, community gatherings and other activities happening around Stockton over the next several days. If we’re missing an event, reply to this email and let us know.

Have a great Tuesday!

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Lodi police shoot armed person inside local McDonald’s

By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia

Police said officers received a report at about 9:30 a.m. that an armed person inside the restaurant was threatening employees.

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