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City approves $6.1 in updates for Stockton Ballpark

Dec 27, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

A fresh coat of paint and brand-new facilities are coming to the nearly 20-year-old home of the Stockton Ports. The Stockton City Council unanimously approved approximately $6.1 million in renovations for Stockton Ballpark to comply with Major League Baseball standards for the upcoming season. According to Tina McCarty, managing director of event and parking in Stockton, the renovations coming to Stockton Ballpark are necessary to maintain the Stockton Ports accreditation with the MLB.
San Joaquin County wants to privatize road near sinking Aurora ship

Dec 6, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

San Joaquin County wants to rid itself of a stretch of roadway west of Stockton that runs alongside the abandoned Aurora cruise ship. Nearbywater reclamation districts, private property owners and the city of Stockton have asked the county to turn over a milelong stretch of Empire Tract Road to limit public access to the area. Fritz Buchman, San Joaquin County’s director of public works, said in an Oct.
Mario Enríquez formally claims City Council District 4 seat after close race

Dec 4, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

It’s official: Mario Enríquez will represent Stockton City Council’s District 4 come January. The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday released finalized election results, cementing Enríquez’s victory over his opponent, Gina Valadez-Bracamonte, by just over 550 votes. Enríquez, who will replace termed-out Councilmember Susan Lenz, has maintained a consistent but narrowing lead in his bid to represent north central Stockton since the polls closed on Election Day.
Tails are wagging as Stockton Animal Shelter is ready for renovations

Dec 3, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

The Stockton Animal Shelter received a new leash on life at the recent groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the start of numerous renovations to the facility. City Manager Harry Black says the animal shelter’s renovations are much needed, noting it has a significant impact on the community. “What we spend our money on reflects what our priorities are,” Black said. “This has been a long time coming.
Thousands of SJ County residents to feast on holiday meals from annual giveaway

Nov 27, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

Cars were already lined up as the sun came up at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds as volunteers Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. Some individuals’ days get started much earlier. Spokesperson for the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin, Alesha B.
Stockton dodges 'bomb cyclone,' but wet weather is still on tap into next week

Nov 22, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

Stockton seems to have escaped the worst of this week’s atmospheric river storm, but the city is likely to see consistent rain through Monday and lingering showers until Thanksgiving, forecasters said. The city and its surrounds have a strong chance of rain through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Patrol boat, body armor, new cruisers: Stockton police getting $6.5 million in new equipment

Nov 21, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez

More than $6 million in new equipment is heading to the Stockton Police Department. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of additional surveillance cameras, bulletproof vests and a new patrol boat for the police at a cost of approximately $2 million. Funding for the equipment, which did not require competitive bidding, comes from various money budgeted in 2024-25 for the Police Department, as well as federal funds accepted during last week’s council meeting.
Polls closed 24 hours ago in SJ County. Here's what you may have missed

Nov 6, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez |Aaron Leathley |Robyn Jones |Cassie Dickman

Unlike the presidential race, which was called in the early hours of Wednesday morning, many local elections are still too close to call. San Joaquin County itself has many down ballot races within a 5% margin as the county still has a large swath of ballots that still need to be tallied, according to SJ County Registrar of Voters.
Dhaliwal leads DeBrum for Board of Supervisors District 3

Nov 6, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez |Chris Woodyard

Lathrop Mayor Sonny Dhaliwal was leading former Manteca Mayor Steve DeBrum Tuesday night in the race to succeed Tom Patti as San Joaquin County’s supervisor in District 3. Patti is leaving the position to run for mayor of Stockton. Dhaliwal, who also garnered the most votes in the primary election, and DeBrum both believe their extensive backgrounds in city government are critical assets in the race.
Santiago Gardea pulls far ahead of Udang in District 1 Board of Supervisors race

Nov 6, 2024 | stocktonia.org | Edward Lopez |Chris Woodyard

Stockton firefighter Mario Santiago Gardea was running up a substantial early lead Tuesday night over Lilliana Udang, a state Senate aide, in the race for San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors District 1. They are seeking to replace Supervisor Miguel Villapudua, who ran up against term limits. Gardea, who led in the primary election as well, focused on public safety, youth issues and homelessness in running for the seat that includes much of Stockton.