Today’s newsletter is presented by San Joaquin Children’s Alliance.
Good morning, Stockton.
A public proclamation awarded by Mayor Christina Fugazi to 209 Times founder Motecuzoma Sanchez has resurfaced a long-running controversy around the former school district employee and the social media site he runs.
Shaylee Navarro explains how Sanchez and his social media platform have continued to loom large at City Hall, even after a grand jury’s recommendation that councilmembers stop supporting people associated with the site.
In other news, Lodi is slated to appoint its first female city manager while Stockton has hired a new economic department leader.
And it’s another busy weekend in town, with the annual Cinco de Mayo festival at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds running through Sunday, plus the opening of Pixie Woods. The weather should be perfect, and we hope we’ll see you out and about.
As always, thank you for reading and for staying connected to Stockton.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
A year-old police report, a controversial social media boss and a moment at City Hall
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
A divided City Council recognized Motecuzoma Sanchez for a year-old public safety incident, even as a police report offers few details about what happened.
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Things to Do in Stockton | May 1–3, 2026
From Cinco de Mayo celebrations and minor league baseball to ballet, racing and family attractions, there are options for all ages May 1-3.
Council set to hire Lodi’s first female city manager
Lodi City Council is set to appoint Kara Reddig as the city’s next city manager, making her the first woman to serve in the role.
Stockton hires new economic department leader
The city has hired Ricardo Noguera as Economic Development Director, according to a press release.
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