Good morning, Stockton.
Today’s briefing begins with a story about the changing landscape of local journalism.
USA Today, the owner of the Stockton Record, is cutting staff and reshaping editorial operations in newsrooms across the country. Chris Woodyard explains what the restructuring means locally and how it could affect coverage in San Joaquin County.
Elsewhere in today’s newsletter, we’re looking back at a weekend that brought together tribal nations from across California for Stockton’s 46th annual Community Pow Wow, catching up with local musician Surf Baby as she helps expand the city’s sound and covering the latest public safety developments after police say a suspect struck an officer during an arrest.
We’ve also rounded up a fresh list of events happening across the area, from festivals and live music to community gatherings.
Thanks for starting your week with us. We hope you have a great Tuesday.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
USA Today, owner of Stockton Record, cuts staff and reorganizes editorial operations
By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia
The layoffs reportedly included a reporter at the Stockton Record
Stories you may have missed
‘Generations come together’ as Stockton Community Pow Wow returns for 46th year
Every Labor Day Weekend the Native American Indian Center hosts the event, bringing together tribal nations from across California.
Suspect allegedly strikes cop during early morning arrest in Stockton
A man was arrested in Stockton over the weekend allegedly striking an officer and other crimes, police said.
Surf Baby wants Stockton to hear a different sound
The city’s music scene is often associated with harder rap sounds. Surf Baby does not reject that legacy. She wants to widen it.
Candidates make their case at Stockton forum; most City Council hopefuls absent
Candidates for Congress, state Assembly and Stockton City Council took questions Thursday at a Stockton forum focused on voting, health care, education and public accountability.
🎟️ Events this week
Event listings were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.
- The 59th annual industrial technology BBQ | Sept. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | University Plaza Waterfront Hotel | 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton | $85 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Access to capital mixer | Sept. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Huddle Cowork + Create | 110 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- A Night in Lebanon: An Evening of Lebanese Cuisine and Culture at BellaVista | Sept. 10 | 6-10 p.m. | BellaVista Rooftop | 110 N. El Dorado St., Stockton | $75 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Style Elements Crew, 32nd anniversary | Sept. 11-12 | San Joaquin County Fairgrounds and Civic Auditorium | More info
- Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour | Sept. 11 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Bob Hope Theatre | 242 E. Main St., Stockton | Tickets start at $44.50 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- St. Basil Greek Food Festival | Sept. 11-13 | St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church | 920 W. March Lane, Stockton | $5; children 11 and younger free with paying adult | More info
- Ready Together community block party | Sept. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | El Concilio California, Stockton II Opportunity Center | 224 S. Sutter St., Stockton | Free | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Fourth annual Jazz on the Water Festival | Sept. 12 | 1-8 p.m. | Weber Point Event Center | 221 N. Center St., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- 2nd Saturdays: Gold Rush Story Stones | Sept. 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Haggin Museum | 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton | $8 adults, $7 seniors and military, $5 youth and students with ID, free for members and children younger than 10 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Gospel on the Water Festival | Sept. 13 | noon-8 p.m. | Weber Point Event Center | 221 N. Center St., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Chamber drive-thru dinner | Sept. 14 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Noni Vita, 823 S. Mellon Ave. | Manteca | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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