Good morning, Stockton.
Stockton City Hall is still sorting through the fallout from this week’s civil grand jury report.
Councilmembers are now responding to the findings, which criticized the council’s conduct and concluded months of turmoil have affected the city’s ability to govern. As Andrea Baltodano reports, some leaders agree changes are needed while others dispute the report’s conclusions, revealing the same divisions that helped prompt the investigation.
A longtime Stockton business is preparing for a major change. Grupe Real Estate will close its single-family resale division after more than 50 years, ending a chapter for a company closely tied to neighborhoods across the city.
We’re continuing to follow questions surrounding animals transported from Stockton to a Humboldt County rescue. Investigators say their work is far from over, and more information could emerge in the weeks ahead.
As always, thanks for starting your week with us.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stockton councilmembers respond to grand jury report criticizing City Hall turmoil
By Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia
Stockton councilmembers are responding to a new report criticizing their behavior on and off the dais — and some remain sharply divided over what caused the dysfunction.
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