Good morning, Stockton.
It’s been a tough year for cherry growers in San Joaquin County.
And now three people have been arrested in connection with agricultural theft at a local orchard — another blow to farmers already facing a challenging season. Chris Woodyard has the full story.
And today, the Stockton City Council will review the city’s response to a scathing civil grand jury report exposing significant dysfunction at City Hall.
Also in today’s briefing: An eighth grader was robbed near a graduation event, Stockton has shifted responsibility for public records to the city clerk’s office, and a new flight school is taking off at the local airport.
Let’s get into this week’s news.
Today’s top story
Cherry thefts add to an already awful year for growers
By Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia
Three people were arrested in connection with agricultural theft at a San Joaquin County cherry orchard.
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Stockton City Council: Grand jury, staffing reports and next year’s budget on agenda this week
On Tuesday, the Stockton City Council will review the city’s response to a scathing civil grand jury report, hold budget hearings and review staffing numbers.
Police seek gunmen who robbed 8th-grader near Stockton graduation event
City Councilmember Michele Padilla characterized the incident as “an innocent child, celebrating a major milestone, victimized by senseless criminal behavior.”
Public access to Stockton’s city records now responsibility of city clerk
Responsibility for public records requests in the city of Stockton has shifted from the city manager’s office to the city clerk’s office.
Future pilots will get a chance to train in the skies over Stockton Airport
An East Bay flight school has spread its wings above Stockton, allowing students to learn how to fly locally.
Top California news
‘I’m really scared’: Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal
Health advocates say the proposal to reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit would keep people in poverty while Gov. Newsom says it’s essential to cut rising costs.
California prisons have a narcotics problem. Now, more people will face canine searches
Anyone entering a California prison — including visitors, staff and attorneys — will be subject to a canine search under a new policy rolling out today across the state.
Trump cites California LGBTQ+ centers to justify big cuts to ‘woke’ campuses
In California, more than half of all undergraduates attend community colleges, but unlike Ivy League institutions and major research universities, such as UCLA, community colleges have largely avoided Trump’s spending cuts and ire — so far. But they’re bracing for changes to come.
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