Good morning, Stockton.
👋 As we move through the holiday season, the Stockton social scene is perking up. On Thursday, I attended the Multi-Chamber Holiday Diversity Mixer at Haggin Museum, a joyous party which included participation from the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, African American Chamber of Commerce, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau and the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce. The event benefitted the Toys for Tots toy drive.
For those looking for fun family events this weekend, there’s several options, including the 32nd Annual Festival of Trees and the ongoing Stockton Lantern Festival. Please check out our story on local events.
Today’s top story
San Joaquin County wants to privatize road near sinking Aurora ship
By Edward Lopez • Stocktonia
San Joaquin County will hold a public hearing Dec. 10 to discuss plans to give up ownership of a milelong stretch of Empire Tract Road.
3 stories you may have missed
Stockton man who stuffed girlfriend’s body in suitcase guilty of murder
A Stockton man who authorities said killed his girlfriend and stuffed her body in a suitcase before fleeing with their infant child has been convicted of murder.
Delta College to tackle long project list after $598 million bond measure passes
From the possibility of a Health Science Building to technology upgrades across campus, San Joaquin Delta College is about to see a building boom.
Mario EnrÃquez formally claims City Council District 4 seat after close race
The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters released finalized election results, cementing Mario EnrÃquez’s victory over Gina Valadez-Bracamonte.
Top California news
California farmers are hopeful Trump administration will deliver more water to fields
Farmers are hoping the second Trump administration will ensure more stable water flows to their fields from the federally managed Central Valley Project.
Massive 7.0 quake rattles Northern California, but not Stockton
The magnitude 7.0 quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border.
