Stocktonia Morning Briefing, Nov. 12, 2024

👋 I hope you had a fantastic Veterans Day. 

We enjoyed a lovely three-day weekend. But don’t worry, the Stocktonia staff is still keeping tabs on election results. Cassie Dickman published this update on Sunday, and we’ll continue to provide you updates throughout the week.

What else is happening in Stockton this week? 

When national insurance agency Allstate this summer ranked 100 U.S. urban areas by safest driving behavior, Stockton ranked near the bottom of its America’s Best Drivers Report. 

That might not come as a shock to my fellow residents who drive our roads every day. 

Today, public safety officers from across the region will participate in what they call a Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program, a high-profile campaign to remind motorists to be careful behind the wheel. 

Check out Chris Woodyard’s story about the effort. 

We’ll continue to bring you the latest news and information about Stockton and the surrounding area. And if you like the recent changes you see in Stocktonia, look for more as we continue to grow. 

We hope to launch our end-of-year fundraising campaign later this week. We could use your support. 

We’ll provide more details soon.

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