Good morning, Stockton.
It wasn’t business as usual at City Hall this week. A debate over committee rules — usually a flashpoint for division — ended in a rare moment of compromise on the council. Aaron Leathley has the story in today’s top read.
Also in this edition: Stockton’s truck and tractor pull brings out the crowds, federal charges follow the ABC10 shooting and California’s insurance commissioner faces pushback over a new proposal.
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Today’s top story
City Council compromises on committee rules in a break from Mayor Fugazi’s usual majority
By Aaron Leathley • Stocktonia
A debate over committee rules at the Stockton City Council nearly came to a familiar end. But the discussion took a surprising turn to compromise.
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