Chris Woodyard, Author at Stocktonia News

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Grandma, 80, and her daughter graduate together from Delta College

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 13, 2026, 9:27 a.m.May 13, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Veronica Smith and her daughter Virginia Ordaz wanted to inspire other members of their family about the value of education.

A person in uniform, smiling

Former Stockton Deputy Police Chief Kathryn Nance fired as Reno’s top cop

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 13, 2026, 7:16 a.m.May 13, 2026, 7:16 a.m.

A person in a cowboy hat speaks at a podium.

Crime

Sheriff seethes after prisoner granted compassionate release is arrested on new weapons charges

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m.May 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

A dog looks out from behind a caged door

A Stockton woman was mauled by wild dogs. Here’s how to avoid becoming a target

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 11, 2026, 12:30 p.m.May 11, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

A gloved hand holds several bullets against a background with blue and white patterns. The scene suggests investigation or security.

Crime

Guns and ammo seized along with over 100 cars in Stockton sideshow sweep

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 8, 2026, 3:36 p.m.May 8, 2026, 3:36 p.m.

A gasoline pump at a gas station with various fuel grades, payment options, and advertisements.

Gas price average hits $6 a gallon in Stockton. Here’s why it may go higher

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 7, 2026, 1:05 p.m.May 7, 2026, 7:55 p.m.

Clusters of ripe red cherries hanging from a tree amidst green leaves.

Outlook sours for cherry crop after San Joaquin County growers endure heat, storms

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 8:03 a.m.

A cat in an animal carrier

Local Government

‘Out of control’ pet population gives rise to call for mandatory spay-neuter law

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 5, 2026, 8:11 a.m.May 5, 2026, 12:35 p.m.

Police detaining a person with flashing lights on a busy street.

Sideshows stifled: 60 vehicles towed in sheriff’s crackdown on street takeovers

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 4, 2026, 8:41 a.m.May 4, 2026, 8:41 a.m.

A group of people gather at a meeting with some individuals behind a large desk and others in chairs in the audience.

Local Government

Stockton residents fume after City Council votes itself a 30% pay raise

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia and Vince Medina • Stocktonia May 4, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 4, 2026, 1:24 p.m.