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Stockton, California Patch AM: a 5 min readHey hey Stockton! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Plan your free Stockton flu shot before holiday gatherings begin
- How will Walmartās huge new Stockton hub affect jobs and air quality?
- How much more of Stocktonās food waste will now become compost?
Also on today's calendar: The Groovy Judy Band and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
- Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Free Flu Vaccination Clinics Coming to Stockton as Health Officials Prepare for Flu Season (caravannews.com) ā Stockton residents can get free flu shots from San Joaquin County Public Health Services at Stockton Hematology Oncology Medical Group on October 27 and November 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. No appointments or insurance are needed, making it easier for families, seniors, and high-risk neighbors to prepare for flu season before holiday gatherings and winter illnesses ramp up. 
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2. More than 1,000 workers hired at Walmart's new Stockton fulfillment center (stocktonia.org) ā Walmartās new 900,000āsquareāfoot fulfillment center in South Stockton has already hired more than 1,000 workers and is expected to boost city sales tax revenue as a pointāofāsale hub. City leaders hail the project as a major jobs and innovation investment, while South Stockton residents and state officials continue to scrutinize its environmental impacts and longāterm air quality safeguards. Ā Ā Ā
3. County's compost site grows, keeping more food scraps out of the dump (stocktonia.org) ā An expanded Republic Services compost facility serving Stockton and San Joaquin County can now process up to 147,000 tons of organic waste a year, diverting more local food scraps and yard trimmings from landfills. Officials say the larger Stockton operation will support Central Valley farmers, cut methane emissions, and even supply free compost that some residents, including a Stockton councilmember, already use in home gardens. Ā Ā Ā
4. Man wins $5M prize from prize ticket sold at Stockton Chevron gas station (recordnet.com) ā A Stockton resident has claimed a $5 million California Lottery Scratchers prize from a ticket bought at the Chevron on East Waterloo Road, adding a big local winner to the stateās recent streak of jackpots. While two other Californians also scored multimillion-dollar prizes, this win puts a spotlight on a familiar neighborhood gas station for Stockton players. Ā Ā Ā
5. Trailblazers Return to the Course at the Pacific Visit Stockton Inv'l (utahtechtrailblazers.com) ā A collegiate menās golf tournament is coming to The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton next week, bringing 18 university teams to town for a threeāday, 54āhole event. While the article focuses on Utah Techās lineup and season outlook, local fans can expect several Big Sky and West Coast programs competing on a familiar Stockton course. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Stockton
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Against All Odds...Protecting the West's Largest Wetland ā
Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
7:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
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Eden Drag Revue at Paradise Nightclub ā
Paradise Nightclub, 10114 Lower Sacramento Rd, Stockton
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Habitat Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) ā
Stockton CA
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General Group Tour ā
Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton
10:30 am -
Executive Committee Meeting ā
Stockton CA
1:00 pm -
"Twilight" Elevate Trainee Pop-Up Workshop: Open ā
Elevate Dance Company, 7147 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
6:00 pm -
Megan Woods - The Truth Tour ā
First Baptist Church of Stockton (W Alpine), 33 W Alpine Ave, Stockton
7:00 pm -
Comedy Night in Stockton w/Crux Crawford ā
Valley Brewing Co, Stockton
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The Groovy Judy Band ā
Van Ruiten Family Winery, 340 W Hwy 12, Lodi
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Friday October 23
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š Events Nearby
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6th Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest in Lodi ā
San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park, 11793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi
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6th Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest ā
San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi
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Bookshop Flow ā
Midnights Bookshop, 400 East Kettleman Lane, Lodi
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First Annual Walk/Run for Autism Awareness ā
Ed DeBenedetti Park, 14226 South Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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š¬ Chatter
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- Still trying to find a home for this Husky mix that was running the streets along Eldorado and Alpine Ave.
He was on Hunter St but was spotted all over the area. I think he was dumped. He is young, probably 1-2 years old, about 40-45 lbs (was veryā¦ (Nextdoor Oak Park) - I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good dog trainer or a board and train program for my dog.
My dog has certain triggers and can be reactive when she gets scared or feels uncomfortable. I can take her on walks and bring her out in public, andā¦ (Nextdoor Mariposa)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08335) - 7908 West Ln #219a in Stockton. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Stockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockton here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" ā Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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