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1. Walmart Opens New Stockton Fulfillment Center, Creating Over 1,000 Local Jobs (caravannews.com) — A massive new Walmart fulfillment center on East Mariposa Road is already employing more than 1,000 people in Stockton and aims to speed up West Coast shipping. City leaders will join Walmart officials Thursday for a ribbon-cutting, where the company will also award $10,000 in grants to local organizations. Residents can expect both new job opportunities and a higher regional profile for Stockton's logistics sector.
2. Winning scratcher worth $5 million sold at Stockton gas station (kcra.com) — One lucky player who bought a scratcher at the Chevron on East Waterloo Road in Stockton has claimed a $5 million prize, instantly becoming a millionaire. The winning ticket came from the "$5,000,000 Superstar" $20 game, with two other big winners reported elsewhere in California. Locals might take a second look at that neighborhood gas station next time they fill up.
3. BWC Terminals and SGH recognised for Stockton Marine Oil Terminal project (storageterminalsmag.com) — Engineers behind the new BWC Stockton Marine Oil Terminal have received a major regional award from the American Society of Civil Engineers' Sacramento Section, spotlighting a complex infrastructure project on Stockton's waterfront. The recognition underscores the collaboration among terminal operators, engineers, and environmental specialists who helped deliver the facility. For local residents, it signals continued investment in Stockton's role as a key oil-handling port.
4. Study Group with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes: From Culture to City Hall: Building Influence, Power, and Purpose ft. Jason Lee (harvard.edu) — Stockton residents may be interested to know that Vice Mayor Jason Lee is sharing how his media career led to public service in a Harvard study group discussion. The off-the-record event will examine how cultural influence, personal voice, and civic engagement intersect, using his Stockton leadership role as a central example for students exploring modern pathways into politics.
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