Good morning, Stockton.
City leaders promised more openness at City Hall — but questions are mounting about whether the Office of Public Transparency is delivering on that pledge. Annie Biebl has the full timeline in today’s top story.
Also in this edition: San Joaquin County launches new homelessness projects in Lodi, rain returns to Stockton with a few photo-worthy moments, and West Nile virus claims another life in the Valley.
Stay connected with more reporting at Stocktonia.org.
Today’s top story
The turbulent timeline of Stockton’s new Office of Public Transparency
By Annie Biebl • Special for Stocktonia
The Stockton’s elected officials promised a new era of transparency, but questions are swirling around the office meant to deliver it.
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New county-funded projects aim to curb homelessness in Lodi
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved two major initiatives aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health challenges in Lodi.
Photos: Rainy scenes from around Stockton
Rain fell across Stockton Thursday morning. Typically, the “rainy season” operates from October to March in San Joaquin county.
Things to do in Stockton: Oct. 3-5
From haunted mazes to open mics and downtown festivals, fall is officially here — and San Joaquin County is celebrating with events for every age and interest.
Top California news
The campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive ever
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. While you’re here: On Nov. 4, Californians will decide whether the state should gerrymander its congressional districts. Sign up for key updates on the special election. With five weeks until election day, the fight over changing congressional districts in California to favor Democrats has already become one of […]
West Nile virus, spread by mosquitoes, claims a third life in the San Joaquin Valley
The virus, a disease that is typically transmitted to people by mosquitos that have fed on blood from infected birds, has so far killed four California residents in 2025.
‘What is everybody going to do?’ Modesto homeless shelter residents fear potential closure
Residents of the Modesto shelter that’s quickly running out of money aren’t sure what they would do if they’re turned away. “We’re worried this time. We’re real worried,” Michael Ballard, 58, told The Modesto Focus on Monday just outside the ACES shelter, short for Access Center Emergency Shelter. The Salvation Army runs the 182-bed low-barrier shelter at Ninth […]
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