Good morning, Stockton.
👋 With the national and local elections behind us, this would be a good weekend to get out and explore what makes our area special.
Here are a couple of suggestions:
On Saturday, the third annual Native American Heritage Month Event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. There will vendors, resources, speakers, live performers and a Native art exhibition.
On Sunday, the Stockton Youth Orchestra is returning after a four-year absence and playing a free concert at Stagg High School. The 20-student ensemble will take the stage at 5 p.m. at Stagg High School, performing works by Handel, Haydn, Bach and Verdi.
There are plenty of other options. So have a great weekend!
Today’s top story
SJ County D.A. calls alleged illegal release of document a ‘betrayal’
By Aaron Leathley • Special for Stocktonia
District Attorney Ron Freitas called the release of a sealed warrant by a county court clerk to a reporter a “betrayal” and an “assault on our justice system.”
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