Good morning, Stockton.
Newly released body camera video is offering the clearest look yet at a fatal police shooting inside a Lodi McDonald’s. Hannah Workman breaks down the footage and what it adds to investigators’ account of the shooting.
Elsewhere in today’s newsletter, we’re taking you inside Walmart’s massive new fulfillment center in south Stockton, where more than 1,000 employees have already been hired, and looking at a San Joaquin County compost expansion designed to keep more food waste out of local landfills. You’ll also find how local faith leaders are encouraging civic participation ahead of Election Day, our roundup of weekend events and a list of upcoming city meetings to help you stay connected with what’s happening around the community.
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Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Lodi police release video of fatal shooting at McDonald’s
By Hannah Workman • Stocktonia
The Lodi Police Department released body-worn camera video late Wednesday showing the events leading up to an officer fatally shooting a McDonald’s employee who shot and injured a coworker.
Stories you may have missed
More than 1,000 workers hired at Walmart’s new Stockton fulfillment center
The facility, located at east Mariposa Road, is Walmart’s fifth next-generation fulfillment center and uses automation, machine learning and other technologies to process online orders more efficiently.
County’s compost site grows, keeping more food scraps out of the dump
The Manteca facility is tripling its space, allowing it to process up to 147,000 tons of organic waste each year.
Faith leaders from around the county urge residents to use their voice: ‘Voting is sacred’
The gathering brought multifaith leaders from across San Joaquin County together to promote civic responsibility ahead of November’s election.
Things to do in Stockton | Oct. 9-11: Two new productions and two museum events
There are two new productions and two museum events happening this weekend in San Joaquin County.
Lincoln High School teacher arraigned on felony child porn charges
A monthslong investigation by the California Highway Patrol’s Computer Crimes Unit launched the case against Nickolas Turpen-Arends.
🏛️ City meetings coming up
Events were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.
- Stockton City Council | Regular council meeting, with livestream viewing available. The city normally posts Tuesday meeting agendas by 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 9 for this session). | Oct. 13, 1 p.m. | Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 W. Weber Ave., Building 1, Stockton. Downtown Stockton Alliance | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Stockton Unified School District Board of Education | Regular board meeting. Residents can attend in person or watch the district’s English- or Spanish-language livestream; public comment requires in-person attendance. | Oct. 13, 4 p.m. | Board Room, district administrative offices, 56 S. Lincoln St., Stockton. Board Service Dashboard & Trustees | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- San Joaquin Council of Governments Habitat Technical Advisory Committee | Scheduled committee meeting. | Oct. 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Stockton; consult the meeting materials for the meeting location. Habitat Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) | More info
- San Joaquin County Civil Service Commission | Scheduled commission meeting. | Oct. 14, 2:30 p.m. | County Administration Building, Room 146, 44 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton. sjgov.org | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Stockton Civil Service Commission | A public hearing will consider shortening the probationary period for lateral-entry police officers from 18 months to 12 months, continuing a discussion from September. Residents may speak at the hearing. | Oct. 15, 3 p.m. | Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 W. Weber Ave., Building 1, first floor, Stockton. noticeregistry.com | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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