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Stockton, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Stockton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why this downtown Stockton kids’ museum still packs in families
  • What Stockton’s new face-mask rules mean for your daily routine
  • How a controversial comment led to a powerful transit board seat

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Children's Museum of Stockton a family favorite for generations (recordnet.com) — Families in Stockton can explore more than 40 hands-on exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Stockton, a 22,000-square-foot downtown staple that’s been delighting kids for three decades. With affordable admission, regular hours Wednesday through Sunday, and new attractions like the Destination Space exhibit, it remains a go-to spot for local play, learning, and summer outings.
   

2. A ban on face masks (stocktonia.org) — Stockton’s City Council has approved a new ordinance limiting when face masks can be worn in public and some private spaces, ending a year of debate over safety and enforcement. The meeting was also the last held in historic City Hall before officials move to new headquarters, while separate county updates include a rabid bat near Lodi Lake and a Lodi arson sentencing.
   

3. After controversial comments on vice mayor, Tafoya appointed to RTD (stocktonia.org) — A Stockton official who made widely criticized comments about Vice Mayor Jason Lee’s sexuality has since been appointed to both the San Joaquin Regional Transit District board and a key city housing committee. Local LGBTQ+ leaders and some residents say the remarks were homophobic and question why leaders proceeded with his appointments. Officials now face pressure to revisit the decision and clarify expectations for respectful conduct.
   

4. Stockton records highest June homicide total since 2015 (abc10.com) — Stockton is grappling with six homicides so far this June, the city’s highest June total since 2015, including the killing of 18-year-old Xavier Galvez. Police say overall violent crime is still down and have made arrests in most homicide cases, while the mayor urges continued focus on public safety. Grieving families are calling on the community to help keep young people safe and support funeral costs.
   

5. Stockton City Council turmoil has become a governance problem, according to civil grand jury (stocktonia.org) — Stockton residents are being urged to pay attention as a new San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury report says ongoing infighting and instability on the Stockton City Council are undermining city governance. The report details leadership turnover, ethics and spending concerns, staff interference, and unresolved past recommendations, and it requires the council to formally respond with fixes by September 23.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this beautiful Frenchie, we are trying to either find its owner, a foster owner or a rescue who can take her.
    She has no microchip. She’s quiet and likely will do well in a quiet home with no young children. (Nextdoor Feather River Drive)
  • Someone dumped these two dogs at my house yesterday.
    Very friendly! Unfortunately, I can’t take these dogs in to the pound because I work full time. Can anyone offer any help? Thank you! (Nextdoor North Waterloo)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in Stockton. Apply here.
  • Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Unloader in Stockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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