Good morning, Stockton.
While much of California takes pride in pushing back against the Trump administration, Stockton has decided it’s not worth fighting anymore.
Andrea Baltodano explains how the city quietly withdrew as a joint plaintiff in two federal lawsuits challenging conditions set on federal grant money Congress had authorized for essential public services.
Here in town, it may not feel much like fall, thanks to a brutal heat wave baking much of California. But this is the first weekend of October, and you know what that means: There are plenty of things to do, and some of them involve pumpkins! 🎃
Before you start your weekend, be sure to check out the upcoming civic meetings at the bottom of this newsletter. As election season gets underway, it’s the perfect time to get more involved in local government.
Thanks for starting your day with us. We’ll see you back here next week.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stockton pulls out of 2 federal lawsuits challenging Trump administration’s grant requirements
By Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia
City officials say leaving the litigation will protect Stockton’s access to federal funding, including grants supporting public safety and infrastructure.
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Stockton advisory committee member disputes robbery charge, resigns position
The City Council unanimously accepted the resignation of Natasha Brown, who cited a longtime dispute with another woman as cause for her arrest.
🏛️ City meetings coming up
Events were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.
- Stockton Arts Commission | Oct. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Council Chamber, City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Port of Stockton Commission regular meeting | Oct. 5 | Port of Stockton Administration Building, Room 165, 315 Fyffe Ave., Stockton | More info
- San Joaquin Area Flood Agency Board of Directors | Oct. 8 | 2 p.m. | San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 E. Weber Ave., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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