Hello, Stocktonia readers. We’re excited to kick off our fall crowdfunding campaign in today’s edition. Our goal is to raise $6,000 by Sept. 27.

We’re raising this money specifically to help support our coverage of county government and elections in this critical election year.

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We’ve also got plenty of news for you today. Photojournalist Annie Barker spent a year shadowing four formerly incarcerated people who now have meaningful lives outside prison. Follow their journey as Annie details — in words, photographs and videos — what life is like after lockup for these individuals.

You may have noticed a familiar face was officially welcomed into our fold over the weekend. Former intern Andrea Baltodano has joined Stocktonia full time as a reporter, and we couldn’t be more delighted. We know you will be too!

And be sure to scope out what’s on the Stockton City Council agenda before today’s meeting.

Finally, we’ve rounded up a new list of events happening across the area this week. There’s a lot going on, and we hope to see you out there!

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Today’s top story

Life after lockup: For the formerly incarcerated, a long rebuilding process

Story and photos by Annie Barker • Stocktonia

Stockton’s Friends Outside program helps individuals reclaim their lives and give back to society after getting out of prison.

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Stories you may have missed

Stockton council to consider former clerk’s return, public safety staffing incentives

Stockton will weigh Bonnie Paige’s return and nearly $400,000 in staffing incentives Tuesday as a requested charter discussion remains off the agenda.

Manteca police detain three people after gunfire ends high school football game early

The game was about four minutes from ending in the fourth quarter when the gunfire occurred, police said, causing people to flee the area.

Police arrest Tracy High School football coach after students found phone recording them

48-year-old Jeffrey Pribble was arrested on Friday, a day after authorities were first contacted by a parent.

Andrea Baltodano, Stocktonia reporter, pledges to hold politicians accountable

The Nicaragua immigrant said she appreciates the opportunity to report events accurately and honestly, taking advantage of press freedoms here.

Fugazi reiterates call for city charter changes during Saturday town hall

“The things that we’re dealing with in 2026 need to be updated,” Fugazi said during the event at Troke Library.


🎟️ Events this week

Event listings were compiled with AI assistance and verified by our editors.

  • Norteñas clásicas e iconicas paint and sip | Sept. 16 | 7-11:55 p.m. | La Vaca En Brasas | 445 W. Weber Ave. Unit 122 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Opening reception: 63rd Stockton Art League juried exhibition | Sept. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Haggin Museum | 1201 N. Pershing Ave. | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Journey: Final Frontier Tour | Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Adventist Health Arena | 248 W. Fremont St. | Tickets start at $43.50 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Foreverland: Tribute to the music of Michael Jackson | Sept. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | The Brickwalk at Lincoln Center | 374 Lincoln Center | Free | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Stockton Pride Festival 2026 | Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza | 2 E. Oak St. | Free | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • The Record’s family day at the park | Sept. 19 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Weber Point Events Center | 221 N. Center St. | Free | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • The Market at Delta | Sept. 19 |8 a.m.-1 p.m. | San Joaquin Delta College | 5151 Pacific Ave. | Free admission | More info
  • Meet the Makers: Matt Abraham | Sept. 19 | noon-4 p.m. | Haggin Museum | 1201 N. Pershing Ave. | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Lecture series: Henry Koertzen | Sept. 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Haggin Museum | 1201 N. Pershing Ave. | General admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors and military, $5 youth and students with ID, free for members and children under 10 | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Stick Men: Let’s THRAK Again | Sept. 19 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Haggin Museum | 1201 N. Pershing Ave. | $25, free for Haggin Museum members | More info | Add to Google Calendar
  • Edith Marquez: “Eterna E Inolvidable” | Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | Bob Hope Theatre | 242 E. Main St. | Tickets start at $43 | More info | Add to Google Calendar

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