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Now, on to the headlines. The 2025 season at Delta Speedway kicks off this weekend, with fans excited to see the addition of A-Class racing. Sammy Jimenez has the full preview from the track.
Also, our latest weekend events roundup has everything from arts and family fun to fast cars and fresh air. Don’t miss it.
In other news: A fire at a Stockton recycling facility left a toxic mess behind, and a 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Oak Park — marking the city’s eighth homicide of the year.
Keep reading to stay informed — and thanks, as always, for making time for local news.
Today’s top story
Delta Speedway roars to life on Saturday as 2025 season kicks off
By Sammy Jimenez • Stocktonia
Racing season gets underway this weekend at Delta Speedway and will include a new division. Now in its 39th year, the speedway is introducing A-Class racing.
4 stories you may have missed
Stockton weekend guide: Things to do April 5-6
From thrilling races and epic basketball to decorated boats, celestial sights and festive photo ops, […]
Huge fire at Stockton recycling plant creates toxic mess
Fire crews had to contend with burning car batteries, 55-gallon drums of various plastic components […]
20-year-old Stockton man shot and killed in Oak Park
The shooting death marks Stockton’s eighth homicide of 2025.
With Trump serious about shipbuilding, Stockton mayor wants to bring it back — but so do rival cities
Stockton was once a vital shipbuilding hub. Reviving that industry could bring thousands of jobs […]
Top California news
California food banks brace for funding cuts, and not only from the Trump administration
Food aid is one of numerous competing priorities California lawmakers will have to juggle in the face of steep potential federal cuts.
Cal State urges ‘extreme caution’ for students, faculty and staff considering travel abroad
The guidance does not mention the Trump administration’s push to rescind student visas but warns of heightened scrutiny for those trying to reenter the U.S.
Coordinated protests against Trump, Musk include Stockton location
Thousands are expected to mobilize across California on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
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