Good morning, Stockton.
Mayor Christina Fugazi kicked off the 2025 California Economic Summit this week, putting Stockton’s growth and revitalization front and center before a statewide audience of business leaders and policymakers. Vincent Medina was there for the opening day and has what the mayor said and what it means for the city’s next chapter.
Also in this edition: A new dog park honors a fallen K-9 officer in Tracy, the Clements Stampede makes a proud comeback, and Stocktonia is celebrating 175 years of Stockton and San Joaquin County with our first-ever commemorative magazine.
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Today’s top story
Mayor Fugazi touts Stockton’s successes on first day of state economic summit
By Vincent Medina • Stocktonia
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi emphasized the city’s revitalization efforts as she opened the 2025 California Economic Summit on Wednesday.
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