Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia, Author at Stocktonia News

A weathered wooden sign for the City of Stockton Municipal Service Center and Animal Shelter.

Stockton committee advances stricter animal control rules amid shelter overcrowding

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 20, 2026, 1:19 p.m.Oct. 20, 2026, 1:19 p.m.

The recommendations come as Stockton Animal Services continues to grapple with shelter capacity and repeat calls involving animals roaming loose.

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Local Government

Fugazi says investigation clears mayor’s aide, but report remains unreleased as Lee disputes findings

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m.Oct. 17, 2026, 11:26 a.m.

Stockton City Council members seated on dais during meeting at Stockton City Hall

Stockton approves $1 million police grant despite concerns over requirements Rep. Harder calls ‘illegal’

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m.Oct. 16, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Side-by-side portraits of a smiling woman with wavy blonde hair and a man speaking into a microphone.

City Council District 5: Two candidates are on the ballot, but only one is still campaigning

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 20, 2026, 7:33 a.m.

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Local Government

San Joaquin County leaders tout progress, acknowledge financial challenges in 2026 State of the County address

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 15, 2026, 12:02 p.m.Oct. 15, 2026, 12:02 p.m.

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Local Government

Jason Lee attempted to resign as Stockton vice mayor, but council voted to remove him anyway

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 13, 2026, 9:08 p.m.Oct. 14, 2026, 8:12 a.m.

A man in a suit sits in a black leather chair with a microphone extending toward him in a formal setting.

Local Government

Could Jason Lee lose his vice mayor title? Stockton council to revisit appointment

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 12, 2026, 11:57 a.m.Oct. 12, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

Walmart representatives and local officials participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, celebrating the opening of the retailer's new fulfillment center in South Stockton. (Courtesy of Walmart)

Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Stockton, plans to employ more than 1,000 workers

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 9, 2026, 2:04 p.m.Oct. 9, 2026, 5:57 p.m.

Silhouetted electrical transmission towers and power lines against an orange sunset, with the sun low on the horizon.

San Joaquin County halts new data center approvals amid water, power concerns

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 7, 2026, 1:40 p.m.Oct. 7, 2026, 1:41 p.m.

Silhouette of a utility pole and wires against a fiery orange sunset.

Stockton nears 100 degrees in October. Here’s how rare that actually is

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia Oct. 5, 2026, 12:30 p.m.Oct. 5, 2026, 11:33 a.m.