Good morning, Stockton.
Happy Halloween, readers! 🎃
With 5 days until Election Day, here’s what you need to know to stay prepared and informed.
- Ballot Return Options: Drop off at a ballot box, polling place, or mail it in. All drop boxes are available now until Election Day and open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5.
- Polling Place Access: Use an accessible touchscreen voting machine at any polling place near you, open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Registrar’s Office Access: Early voting and assistance Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Election Day, hours extend from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For a full list of drop box locations, visit San Joaquin County’s Registrar of Voters site.
And be sure to bookmark Stocktonia.org for real-time Election Day results powered by Decision Desk HQ, covering everything from city council and school board races to state and national seats.
Today’s top stories: San Joaquin County declared a state of emergency over potential levee failure, and the Port of Stockton received a $110 million grant for zero-emissions operations. Plus, a historic District 13 Assembly race and a Halloween forecast with rain in the mix.
Happy trick-or-treating and early voting! 🗳️
Today’s top story
Potential levee failure prompts SJ County to declare state of emergency
By Scott Linesburgh
The risk of a potential levee failure in eastern San Joaquin County prompted officials to declare a local state of emergency on Wednesday.
3 stories you may have missed
District 13 Assembly race will produce a historically significant winner
History will be made no matter who wins the race between Democrat Rhodesia Ransom and Republican Denise Aguilar Mendez for California’s District 13 State Assembly…
Port of Stockton gets $110 million grant for zero-emissions operations
The funds will help pay for electric cargo handling equipment, solar power and battery storage and to provide shore power to ships when they dock.
Frightful weather dropping in for a Halloween scare
The National Weather Service is predicting rain starting Wednesday night, with showers off and on through the weekend, including on Halloween.
Top California news
Bird flu jumped from cows to people. Advocates want more farmworkers tested
The current bird flu surveillance strategy places the majority of the responsibility on farmers to self-report disease among animals and employees.
