Good morning, Stockton.
There’s fresh energy in our newsroom.
Stocktonia is proud to welcome Shaylee Navarro, a California Local News Fellow who will be reporting with us for the next two years through UC Berkeley’s fellowship program. The initiative connects early-career journalists with community newsrooms that serve underrepresented audiences, a vital step in keeping local news strong and sustainable.
A first-generation Mexican American from Utah, Shaylee says Stockton reminds her of home — diverse, resilient and full of stories worth telling. She’s already hit the ground running with stories on Stockton’s handling of DEI funds, a Tahitian dance festival and more. We couldn’t be happier to have her on the team.
Also in this edition: San Joaquin County’s registrar details how votes will be counted in next month’s special election, local families face new food insecurity challenges from the federal shutdown, and our Halloween events guide has everything from haunted houses to costume contests.
We’re glad you’re starting your morning with us.
Today’s top story
Former interim city manager still a no-show in Stockton’s probe into DEI handling
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
Actions by former interim City Manager Steve Colangelo to change how Stockton handled and funded the city’s DEI efforts have been under scrutiny for months.
3 stories you may have missed
Things to do: Halloween in Stockton Oct. 24-26
Looking for frightfully fun ways to celebrate Halloween in San Joaquin County? From haunted houses and safe trick-or-treating to costume contests and fall boutiques, there’s no shortage of spooky, silly and seasonal events across Stockton and beyond.
Registrar lays out plan to count Prop. 50 votes in San Joaquin County
The first results will provide an “early snapshot,” but after that, it’s a drawn-out process.
Stockton’s Emergency Food Bank reels from federal shutdown, USDA cutbacks
The ongoing government shutdown is taking its toll on food deliveries. And it comes after a year of cuts in USDA food programs.
People of Purpose
People of Purpose highlights area nonprofits and is underwritten by United Way of San Joaquin County.
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California gives Planned Parenthood $140M boost to keep clinics open
An injection of public funding means the nonprofit organization can keep primary care clinics operating. But with more financial troubles looming, lawmakers say there’s more work to be done.
Valley Latinos face higher obesity rates than non-Latinos. That carries broad health implications
The San Joaquin Valley’s Latino population is experiencing obesity rates that significantly exceed non-Latinos among both adults and children.
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