Good morning, Stockton.

Scott Linesburgh

๐Ÿ‘‹ Happy Saturday, readers. If you’re looking for a fun event this weekend, consider the annual Pumpkin Maze at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop.

Now in its 28th year, the maze features a haunted house, rides for the kids, and plenty of food and drinks. For more information, visit their website.

This weekend, we’ve got a story on the censure committee meeting Monday to review allegations against Stockton Councilmember Michele Padilla, an update on Smith Canal, California’s first reported human cases of bird flu, and more.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

This weekend’s top story

Council censure committee meeting scheduled next week to review funding allegations against Padilla

By Cassie Dickman

A censure committee meeting is scheduled for Monday morning to review allegations that Stockton City Councilmember Michele Padilla misused public funds.


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Coast Guard grants vessels full access to Smith Canal after oil spill

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California commentary

Commentary: Californiaโ€™s stupid war against campers and their encampments

The people who run California have seen clearly that the greatest scourge in todayโ€™s Golden State is people who camp.