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As immigration enforcement continues to ripple through Stockton and cities across the country, the City Council this week took a clear public stance. In today’s top story, Shaylee Navarro explains why Stockton leaders voted to reaffirm the city’s commitment to dignity and compassion for immigrants and how that message lands amid ongoing ICE activity in the area.
Beyond City Hall, we’ve got a packed look at what else is happening around town. From Jo Koy at Adventist Health Arena to Restaurant Week and local theater, this weekend offers plenty of ways to step out and reconnect. We’re also tracking the conclusion of the Wild ‘N Out ethics investigation, a meth lab sentencing and major developments at the state level, including a record Kaiser Permanente settlement and ongoing court fights over federal funding freezes.
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Today’s top story
Stockton approves resolution to reaffirm ‘dignity’ and ‘compassion’ to immigrants
By Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia
The city’s statement comes as a deluge of summons persist at an ICE facility in Stockton and as immigration sweeps forge through cities across the country, often violently.
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Things to do in Stockton Jan. 16–18: Jo Koy comedy, Restaurant Week, Freaky Friday musical, and more
From national comedy tours and Broadway-style musicals to crab feeds and hat decorating, this weekend in Stockton and nearby cities brings a mix of entertainment, food and fun for all ages.
Stockton man sentenced to five years for running bedroom meth lab
Jose Andres Garcia-Soto entered a guilty plea on Tuesday to one count of possession of methamphetamine for sale.
Wild ‘N Out investigators absolve Vice Mayor Jason Lee of wrongdoing — mostly
Ethics lawyer’s comments at council ended the Wild ‘N Out saga. Lee likely should’ve recused himself from two votes, investigators said.
Top California news
Kaiser Permanente to pay $556 million in record Medicare Advantage fraud settlement
The agreement is the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date.
More Latino students are attending Cal State. But where are the Latino professors?
Faculty representation at Cal State is lagging far behind the growing number of Latino students.
Democrats are winning in court on one key issue: Trump’s funding freezes
Dozens of Democratic attorneys general, including in California, have sued the administration over billions in federal grants.
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