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Stockton and much of San Joaquin County are under a fire weather watch this weekend.
The National Weather Service warns of heightened wildfire risk from Saturday morning through Sunday due to dry conditions and gusty winds. L.M. Boyd has the latest in today’s top story.
Also in this edition: City leaders shift Stockton’s DEI efforts following public controversy, PG&E power shutoffs may stretch through the weekend, and we’ve rounded up the best of what to do around town — including Stockton Pride, Ports baseball and more.
Let’s get into it.
Today’s top story
Fire weather watch in effect for Stockton, San Joaquin County this weekend
By L.M. Boyd • Special for Stocktonia
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch from 8 a.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Sunday.
3 stories you may have missed
Things to do this weekend in Stockton: June 21–22
Whether you’re hitting the water, diving into local history, or throwing on a leather jacket for a ’50s-themed block party, this weekend brings something for everyone. From Pride to Ports baseball, here’s what’s happening around Stockton: Read on for a sampling of events from Visit Stockton, Stocktonia’s event calendar and other community event organizers. Stockton Pride […]
Stockton changes DEI approach in wake of interim city manager controversy
The city issued a statement saying that after “extensive conversation,” Vice Mayor Jason Lee and interim City Manager Steve Colangelo are now in accord on the transfer of DEI efforts to the city’s Human Resources department.
Power shutoffs could last into the weekend in San Joaquin County
The outages appear more extensive than had been predicted. The fear is that winds could down power lines and spark a wildfire.
Top California news
JD Vance touts court ruling allowing Trump to keep troops in L.A.
From Los Angeles, the vice president said the ruling demonstrated that President Donald Trump’s authority to mobilize troops in such a way is “legitimate.”
JD Vance heads to L.A. to meet with Marines at protests — and to raise money
The vice president isn’t just calling attention to the protests in Los Angeles. He’s also in town for the RNC’s annual Summer Retreat.
Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops in L.A.
The decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally when he activated soldiers over opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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