Good morning, Stockton.
Stockton is moving forward with a $1 million federal police grant, despite concerns about the conditions attached to the money.
The City Council approved the funding less than two weeks after the city withdrew from two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s requirements for federal grants. Rep. Josh Harder has called those requirements illegal, raising questions about the city’s decision. Andrea Baltodano has more on the vote and why Stockton officials say preserving federal funding matters.
On a different note, professional hockey is finally making its return to Stockton. The Stockton Thunder will take the ice at Adventist Health Arena this weekend for their home debut, bringing the sport back to the city after more than four years.
We’re also continuing our election coverage with a closer look at the City Council races in Districts 3 and 5. And before the weekend begins, take a look at our upcoming city meetings section to see what’s on the calendar for next week.
Thanks for starting your Saturday with us. Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you back here Monday.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stockton approves $1 million police grant despite concerns over requirements Rep. Harder calls ‘illegal’
By Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia
The vote comes less than two weeks after Stockton publicly disclosed its withdrawal from two federal lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s requirements for government grants, a decision city officials said was intended to preserve access to federal funding.
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🏛️ City meetings coming up
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- Port of Stockton Board of Port Commissioners | Regular meeting; agenda pending. | Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. | Port Administration Building, Room 165, 315 Fyffe Ave., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors | Regular meeting; agenda pending | Oct. 20, 9 a.m. | Board Chambers, 44 N. San Joaquin St., sixth floor, Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- San Joaquin County Board of Education | Regular meeting; agenda pending | Oct. 21, noon | Gaylord A. Nelson Administration Center, 2922 Transworld Drive, Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Lodi City Council | Regular meeting; agenda pending | Oct. 21, 7 p.m. | Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St., Lodi | More info | Add to Google Calendar
- Stockton Planning Commission | Scheduled planning meeting; agenda pending | Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Council Chambers, 501 W. Weber Ave., Stockton | More info | Add to Google Calendar
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