Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia, Author at Stocktonia News

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Local Government

Stockton approves $3.15M police drone program despite public opposition

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia April 1, 2026, 10:59 a.m.April 1, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

The Stockton City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve a $3.15 million expansion of its contract with Flock Safety after strong opposition.

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Local union accuses Dameron Hospital of looking to outsource jobs in wake of stalled labor talks

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia March 27, 2026, 6:31 p.m.March 27, 2026, 6:31 p.m.

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Delta College covers up tributes to Cesar Chavez as it considers permanent measure

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia March 22, 2026, 1:47 p.m.March 24, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

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San Joaquin County warns federal law could cut up to $76M from health and social services

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia March 10, 2026, 5:51 p.m.March 12, 2026, 7:32 a.m.

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Two longtime board directors resign as RTD upheaval continues

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Feb. 24, 2026, 6:20 p.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 6:20 p.m.

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Harder, business leaders push infrastructure priorities at Port of Stockton meeting

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Feb. 18, 2026, 6:14 p.m.Feb. 18, 2026, 6:14 p.m.

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After partial RTD disruption, board puts CEO on leave

by Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia, Vince Medina • Stocktonia and Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Feb. 9, 2026, 4:05 p.m.Feb. 11, 2026, 4:19 p.m.

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Local Government

Stockton City Council set to discuss appointment of next city attorney

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Jan. 26, 2026, 4:15 p.m.Jan. 26, 2026, 4:58 p.m.

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City Manager Johnny Ford not at fault in fatal pedestrian crash, investigation reveals

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Jan. 25, 2026, 2:17 p.m.Jan. 26, 2026, 11:15 a.m.

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Local Government

2 deputy city managers depart, 1 gets hired in shake-up at Stockton City Hall

by Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia Jan. 22, 2026, 6:15 p.m.Jan. 24, 2026, 9:25 p.m.