Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia, Author at Stocktonia News

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Local Government

Plea change delayed in former Mayor Silva’s federal fraud, identity theft case

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 30, 2026, 12:29 p.m.June 30, 2026, 4:19 p.m.

An expected change of plea by former Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva amid a deal in his fraud and identity theft case was postponed.

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Local Government

After years of fights, pride flag here to stay in San Joaquin County

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 26, 2026, 3:34 p.m.June 26, 2026, 3:37 p.m.

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Local Government

After controversial comments on vice mayor, Tafoya appointed to RTD

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 25, 2026, 7:00 a.m.June 24, 2026, 5:53 p.m.

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Local Government

After over a century, council holds last meeting at historic City Hall

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 23, 2026, 5:57 p.m.June 24, 2026, 12:35 p.m.

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Local Government

State watchdog says audit of Stockton spending guardrails almost complete, according to finance chief

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 22, 2026, 4:58 p.m.June 22, 2026, 4:58 p.m.

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Local Government

City Council unanimously appoints Tafoya to second committee after controversial comments about vice mayor

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 13, 2026, 11:53 a.m.June 15, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

A person in a cap votes at a booth in a quiet voting center. Red and blue voting stations are present, creating a focused and civic atmosphere.

Stockton City Council: District 1 leader Padilla drops under 50% in vote update; Blower edges up in District 3

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 5, 2026, 8:57 p.m.June 5, 2026, 9:40 p.m.

Local Government

Stockton hires new community services director

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia June 4, 2026, 6:37 p.m.June 4, 2026, 6:41 p.m.

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Local Government

What does Councilmember Mariela Ponce think of her first year? She wouldn’t say

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia May 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m.May 29, 2026, 10:11 p.m.

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Local Government

‘Stockton is ready,’ Mayor Fugazi proclaims at State of the City

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia May 20, 2026, 5:46 p.m.May 21, 2026, 10:25 a.m.