Good morning, Stockton.
If you see something, say something.
That’s the message Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden touted earlier this week. Police are calling on residents to report suspicious activity and potential threats to help curb crime.
You can find out how to submit tips – and about potential rewards – in Sammy Jimenez’s story.
And the big news out of this week’s Stockton City Council meeting is a 20-year partnership with The Home Depot Inc. that could net the city $500,000 to $1 million annually. Home Depot will build a 600,000 to 700,000 square foot Stockton e-commerce distribution center, which is expected to create 80 to 100 jobs, plus an additional 200 to 300 seasonal jobs.
Read on to find out more of the big happenings in our great city this week.
Today’s top story
Stockton City Council approves 20-year partnership with Home Depot
By Jay Michael Rivera • Stocktonia
The Stockton City Council entered a 20-year partnership with The Home Depot Inc. at Tuesday’s council meeting, a deal that could net the city $500,000 t0 $1 million annually.
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