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Also, the San Joaquin County Fair is back, and I made it my mission to taste the best food and drinks this year. From smoky sausages to strawberry lemonades, check out the 10 fair foods that stole the show this year.
Also in today’s newsletter: A guide to beating the heat with pools and splash pads, a weekend roundup of local events and a look at Lodi’s proposed $89.7 million city budget.
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Today’s top story
Top 10 must-try foods and drinks at the San Joaquin County Fair
By Daniel Garza • Stocktonia
The San Joaquin County Fair isn’t just about rides and games, it’s a full-on foodie adventure. I spent the day eating my way through the grounds and narrowed it down to the top 10 must-try eats and drinks that truly made the experience.
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Looking to beat the extreme heat? What to know about Stockton’s pools, splash pads and cooling centers
With the mercury soaring, a day at the pool may be an ideal option for families seeking to cool off. But make sure you know which facilities are open.
Stockton weekend guide: San Joaquin County Fair, bubble run, dog show and more
Close out May and welcome June with an energetic mix of family fun, racing, cultural celebrations and community festivities across Stockton and Lodi.
Lodi’s proposed budget highlights $4.8M structural gap
Lodi city officials this week unveiled a proposed $89.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year that preserves current staffing and services, even as projections show a $4.8 million structural deficit emerging over the next five years. […]
Top California news
How the Trump administration’s vow to revoke Chinese student visas could hurt California
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges — and prove particularly costly to UC and Cal State campuses already facing budget cuts.
COVID-19 dangers are diminished, but not gone, in the Valley
Just four years ago, COVID-19 had taken a place among the leading causes of death in the San Joaquin Valley, right along with heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and strokes. In 2021, in the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the disease claimed nearly 6,400 lives across the eight-county region.
Bill seeks automated license plate cameras to improve safety in road construction zone
State Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is pushing for the passage of Assembly Bill 289, or the state highway work zone speed safety program.
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