Good morning, Stockton.
👋 It’s been an exciting week so far – and it’s not even over yet.
One highlight: On Wednesday, some of our team from Stocktonia attended the United Way’s Power of One, The Future is Bright event at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.
It was a packed house. The event had a ‘70s vibe, and I was grooving to the music, which reminded me of my childhood.
The crowd also got to hear from Nicole Carroll, who moderated a panel of leaders from cities in San Joaquin County. Nicole is the executive director of NEWSWELL, which acquired Stocktonia earlier this year.
The event showed the power of Stockton nonprofits. We gladly support the efforts of the United Way, and we encourage you to as well.
And if you’re in a giving mood, feel free to support us while you’re at it. Just click one of the “donate” buttons at the top or bottom of this newsletter.
On the news side, we have more election updates as Republican David Valadao and Democrat George Whitesides win the races to represent California in the U.S. House.
We’ll have more updates soon. We appreciate your support.
Today’s top story
Rep. Josh Harder declares victory in congressional race, but Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln hasn’t conceded
By Dan McMenamin • Bay City News
U.S. Rep. Josh Harder on Monday declared victory in his congressional race over Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. Harder, a Democrat first elected to Congress in 2018, issued a statement about his win in last week’s election for California’s District 9 congressional seat, which represents parts of San Joaquin, Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties.
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Stockton City Council formalizes Roland as permanent city clerk
Katherine Roland received a five-year employment agreement with an annual compensation package, including salary and benefits, of about $275,000.
Former Alameda County sheriff’s deputy, Stockton cop gets 50 years for double murder
Devin Williams was convicted of killing 57-year-old Benison Tran and 42-year-old Maria Tran, with whom prosecutors say he had a relationship.
Two shootings two hours apart leave two dead in Stockton
Police in Stockton are investigating two shootings that killed a man and a woman Saturday in separate incidents.
Top California news
Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win U.S. House races in California
Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District in the state’s Central Valley farm belt, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time.
