Happy Saturday, Stockton.
What are your weekend plans?
From the elegance of “The Nutcracker” to the roaring engines at Stockton Dirt Track to the opening night for the Stockton Kings, this weekend is loaded with culture, celebration and family-friendly fun. If you’re looking for things to do, be sure to check out our weekend guide.
And in other news, a special meeting called by the Stockton City Council to discuss claims of possible financial wrongdoing by Stockton’s former interim city manager didn’t happen because several councilmembers didn’t show. Our team has the story.
Plus, find out which congressional seat former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln will run for and why San Joaquin County is funding a Stockton rescue mission.
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Things to do in Stockton: Nov. 7-9
By Daniel Garza • Stocktonia
From the elegance of The Nutcracker to the roaring engines at Stockton Dirt Track, this weekend is loaded with culture, celebration and family-friendly fun.
4 stories you may have missed
San Joaquin County bailing out Stockton rescue mission with $1.5 million for new facility
The Gospel Center Rescue Mission had the financing lined up to complete an expansion — then it fell through.
Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln to take on Rep. Adam Gray in 2026 race for Congress
On the heels of passage of the redistricting-focused Proposition 50, former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln has announced a switch in his next attempt to win a seat in Congress.
No meeting on Colangelo allegations after councilmembers don’t show
Discussion of alleged wrongdoing by Colangelo couldn’t proceed after Mayor Christina Fugazi and three councilmembers were absent.
Pacific breaks ground on new student-athlete and sports medicine center
University of the Pacific officials, donors and student-athletes broke ground Thursday on a new student-athlete and sports medicine center.
Top California news
State lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget
Despite facing a $12 billion deficit this year, California’s Legislature still managed to spend at least $415 million for local projects to help lawmakers win their next elections.
Family of Brentwood woman, 72, who died after arrest files civil rights claim against city
A Brentwood family is asking for answers in the wake of a 72-year-old grandmother’s death following her arrest for allegedly disturbing the peace in September.
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