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Hey there, Stockton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much did Stockton gas prices drop just in the last week?
- Why top student musicians just performed at University of the Pacific in Stockton
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy with periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 44.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Slightly lower gas price for holidays (oakdaleleader.com) — Drivers in Stockton are seeing average gas prices around $3.77 per gallon, down more than 11 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy. The report compares Stockton’s drop with Modesto and Bay Area cities, and notes that both state and national averages are sliding as oil prices and strong refinery output push holiday fuel costs lower. 
Find out what's happening in Stocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Santa Monica Students Selected for California Honor Orchestras (smdp.com) — Several Santa Monica High School musicians recently traveled to the University of the Pacific in Stockton for statewide honor orchestra rehearsals and a concert, bringing top student talent into the city. Their trip capped a strong season of arts achievements across Santa Monica schools, including award-winning theater performances and multiple students earning spots in 2025 All-State music ensembles.
📸 Around Stockton
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Day Brunch at Americana House
Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa , 2505 W Turner Rd , Lodi
10:00 am - Retrofitz Live at Durst!
Durst Winery & Estate , 10173 Acampo Rd , Acampo
1:00 pm - Macchia Wines – Music on the Patio
Macchia Wines , 7099 E Peltier Rd , Acampo
1:00 pm - Stogies Lounge
Stogies Lounge , 230 W Pine St , Lodi
8:00 pm - Nostra Vita - JAZZ SUNDAY
Nostra Vita Family Winery , 1150 W Turner Rd , Lodi
1:00 pm - Woodbridge Crossing
Woodbridge Crossing , 18939 N Lower Sacramento Rd , Woodbridge
5:00 pm - Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Lodi City Hall , 221 W Pine St , Lodi
9:30 am - Stocktoncon Winter
Adventist Health Arena , 248 W Fremont St , Stockton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on December 22, 2025 in Stockton, CA 95212 near Laughlin Ave./Le Conte Ct Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Colonial Heights) - i found this pup in my niegborhood !!
trained well enough to sit on command, looks like a female german shepard (Nextdoor Weberstown West)
- ABM posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Cleaner in Stockton. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Stockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lodi
- Tamal in the family: How two local matriarchs keep the tamalada tradition alive (lodinews.com)
- Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel (nowandzin.com)
- Lodi community rallies to support restaurant owners, staff (lodinews.com)
Lathrop
- Torres-O'Callaghan will continue on as Lathrop vice mayor (mantecabulletin.com)
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