Good morning, Stockton.
A busy week is ahead at City Hall.
The Stockton City Council is set to vote on millions in spending aimed at upgrading roads, services and the city’s long-term financial health. Annie Biebl has the breakdown in today’s top story.
In other city government news: Stockton officials said Lathrop City Manager Stephen J. Salvatore is no longer consulting for the city. His $11,000-per-month contract came under scrutiny after a Stocktonia investigation revealed he was hired – without council approval – to advise interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, who had no prior city management experience.
Also in this edition: Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus show up in San Joaquin County, the Stockton Cheladas celebrate culture through baseball, and Applied Aerospace lands a key firefighting aircraft contract.
Let’s dive in.
Today’s top story
Stockton’s busy season of fixes hits City Council this week
By Annie Biebl• Special for Stocktonia
The Stockton City Council will face a range of important decisions on Tuesday, with millions in proposed spending focused on improving the city’s finances, infrastructure and services.
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The county’s Mosquito and Vector Control District collected positive samples in its mosquito-borne disease surveillance program for the first time in 2025.
Stockton officials announce termination of city manager consulting contract, look to offset ‘misinformation’
Stockton officials say that Lathrop City Manager Stephen J. Salvatore is no longer working as a consultant for the city. Officials also media reports about the contract contain “misinformation.”
‘Cheladas’ identity brings culture and community to Banner Island Ballpark
The Stockton Ports’ transformation into the Stockton Cheladas, their new Copa de la Diversión identity, is in full swing.
SUSD credit card spending under scrutiny in Flores trial
After two intense days of testimony, the felony trial of Stockton Unified School District board member AngelAnn Flores will take Monday off and resume Tuesday, June 24.
The ‘secret garden’ of north Stockton
Nestled between asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks in north Stockton lies In Season, a local market and nursery. At first glance, it appears to be a small café and plant shop, but then it continues to expand. Doorway after doorway, path after path, the shop is much larger than it seems.
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