Good morning, Stockton.
Sometimes the best Stockton stories are the quiet ones. This morning’s top story is about gratitude, service and showing up year after year. Longtime community advocate and philanthropist John Vera was named the 2025 Stocktonian of the Year during what turned into an unexpected birthday celebration. After nearly four decades of giving back, Vera was recognized for work that has helped shape neighborhoods organizations and lives across the city.
Elsewhere in today’s briefing, Stockton police are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday evening, authorities have identified the man killed in a pedestrian collision involving the city manager, and the sheriff’s office is asking for help locating an 18-year-old man with autism who was reported missing.
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Today’s top story
A birthday surprise: John Vera named 2025 Stocktonian of the Year
By Daniel Garza • Stocktonia
The longtime community advocate and philanthropist was named the 2025 Stocktonian of the Year, honoring nearly four decades of service to the city.
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