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Stockton, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Stockton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Stockton rents compare to the rest of California now
  • How dredging delays are quietly choking growth at the Port of Stockton
  • How Stockton detectives finally cracked a 32-year-old double-homicide case

Also on today's calendar: Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney Tribute Band) Returns to Tracy! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stockton apartment rent prices in March revealed in new data (recordnet.com) — If you’re renting in Stockton, new data shows median apartment asking prices in March held steady around $1,695, just under last year’s level. Local rents remain well below California and national medians, with one- and two-bedroom units significantly cheaper than statewide averages.
   

• Port of Stockton's DeJesus says resolving dredging challenges will increase growth (ajot.com) — Port of Stockton leaders say ongoing dredging shortfalls on the Stockton Ship Channel are limiting ship drafts, cutting cargo capacity, and slowing growth for this key inland port. They outline frustrations with federal dredging practices, highlight new rail and solar investments on port property, and stress how resolving depth issues could boost jobs, agricultural exports, and truck traffic relief for Stockton and the wider San Joaquin Valley.
   

• Breakthrough in 1994 Stockton cold case, 80-year-old arrested (fox40.com) — Stockton police have announced an arrest in a 1994 double-homicide, bringing a major breakthrough to one of the city’s long-running cold cases. An 80-year-old Stockton man was taken into custody this week by a federal task force and booked into San Joaquin County Jail on two homicide counts after renewed investigative work by local and state agencies.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking to connect with other millennial-ish women in the area who might be interested in getting together about once a month to unwind. Think… (Nextdoor Brookside)
  • Update: FOUND !
    THANK YOU! MISSING IN STOCKTON West lane and east morada lane Small black chihuahua terrier mix dog Missing as of 4/21/26 at around 6:30PM … (Nextdoor Prospector)
  • United Natural Foods Inc posted a job opening for Warehouse Selector - Grocery in Stockton. Apply here.
  • California State University posted a job opening for Facility Operations Student Assistant (Stockton) in Stockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lodi

  • Lodi Unified to add 9 positions to improve campus field safety (lodinews.com)
  • High schools: Lodi AD Duenas takes football reins (lodinews.com)
  • Cherokee Memorial Park to Host 86th Annual Memorial Day Event and Service (caravannews.com)

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Ok Stockton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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