Good morning, Stockton.
We are following a troubling story involving the Department of Homeland Security.
Shaylee Navarro explains the blowback DHS is getting after publishing — and then deleting — a social media post featuring an image of a Sikh truck driver from Stockton accused in a deadly Florida crash. Critics say the post promoted anti-Sikh sentiment days before the annual commemoration of 9/11.
In Stockton, the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks was marked by a special ceremony attended by veterans, firefighters, police officers and community members.
There are other events happening in the area this weekend. Be sure to explore our Things to Do guide, which highlights Saint Basil’s annual Greek Food Festival and two other festivals on the water: jazz and gospel.
And before you start your weekend, check out the upcoming city meetings in Stockton and elsewhere in San Joaquin County.
Thanks for starting your day with us. We’ll see you back here on Tuesday.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Deleted DHS post draws backlash over anti-Sikh image of Stockton truck driver
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
The post showed a DHS branded Optimus Prime facing off against Harjinder Singh, a Stockton-based trucker accused of causing a deadly crash in Florida.
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🏛️ City meetings coming up
Events were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.
- Lodi Improvement Committee | Committee members will review homelessness-related presentations, committee structure, 2026 activities and CDBG application planning. | Sept. 8 | 6 p.m. | Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St., Lodi | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Lathrop Senior Advisory Commission regular meeting | The commission will hold its regular public meeting at Lathrop City Hall. | Sept. 10 | 9 a.m. | City Hall – Council Chamber, 390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Stockton Planning Commission | Commissioners will consider a cannabis retailer storefront transfer and non-storefront delivery-use permit at 4975 West Lane. | Sept. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Council Chamber, City Hall, 501 W. Weber Ave., Building 1, Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting | The council will hold its regular public meeting at Lathrop City Hall. | Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Lathrop City Hall, 390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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