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Lodi’s top official says he spoke up, and now he’s considering suing the city.
City Manager Scott Carney, who’s been on paid leave since April, is exploring legal action over what his attorney describes as retaliation for whistleblowing. Carney was placed on leave days after alleging during a council meeting that senior city staff had tampered with official reports and misused public funds.
Also in today’s newsletter: Camanche has banned private boats to protect against invasive mussels, another Stockton golf pro is facing embezzlement charges, and San Joaquin County has secured $137 million for a new behavioral health campus.
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Today’s top story
Lodi faces potential lawsuit as city manager alleges retaliation
By Andrea Baltodano • Special for Stocktonia
Lodi City Manager Scott Carney, who has been on paid administrative leave since April 9, may pursue legal action against the city, following claims of retaliation for what his attorney describes as the actions of a “whistleblower.”
3 stories you may have missed
Camanche Reservoir bans private boats, kayaks to prevent golden mussel invasion
The reservoir remains open for fishing, camping, hiking and other recreation. And you still can rent boats and kayaks – just don’t bring your own.
Second Stockton golf pro arrested on embezzlement charges
The former manager at Elkhorn Golf Course’s pro shop and the former executive director of First Tee, a youth golf program, face embezzlement charges.
SJ County awarded $137 million state grant for Be Well campus in French Camp
A new comprehensive behavioral health and substance use treatment facility set to be built near San Joaquin General Hospital has secured a state grant covering more than half of its total cost.
Top California news
Amid HUD cuts, California gets money for foster youth housing
Even as drastic budget cuts hit across the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the agency is investing in housing for former foster youth.
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls amid controversy over transgender athlete
CIF will allow more girls to take part in the state track-and-field finals after Trump threatened to withhold federal funding if a trans athlete competes.
ICE detains people after immigration court hearings: ‘Bait and switch’
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 11 people after court hearings in San Diego amid a nationwide operation to fast track deportations.
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