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

In today's newsletter:

  • What Stockton’s new street vending rules will mean for your neighborhood
  • Which January hoops showdowns could reshape Stockton’s basketball pecking order?
  • Why Stockton families still fear leaving home after the Lucile Avenue shooting

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Low clouds and fog, then sun, with a high of 54 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stockton's new street vendor rules only days from taking effect (recordnet.com) — New rules for street and sidewalk vendors in Stockton take effect January 16, 2026, bringing the city into line with state law while setting permit, fee and fine requirements. The ordinance follows months of town halls and revisions after strong feedback from longtime vendors and neighbors. Officials say it balances vendor rights with safety, noise and public space concerns.
   

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2. January's top 18 must-see boys basketball games in San Joaquin County (recordnet.com) — January will be packed with can’t-miss boys basketball matchups across San Joaquin County, including several showdowns featuring Stockton power Lincoln after its historic 31-5 season and state title-game run. The schedule highlights league openers, rivalry games, and potential playoff-shaping clashes from early to late January 2026, giving local fans plenty to circle on their calendars.
   

3. Stockton still searching for answers one month after birthday party mass shooting (abc10.com) — Stockton is still reeling one month after a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party on Lucile Avenue left four dead and 13 injured, with no arrests yet. Survivors are coping with physical wounds, trauma, and fear, while advocates urge more support, safe spaces, and long-term solutions to prevent future violence.
   

4. He ran back into the fire: Stockton man dies saving grandson (abc10.com) — A Stockton grandfather died after bravely re-entering his burning home near Sunny and Kingsley roads to rescue his trapped grandson, who survived. The late Jose Villalta, a retired Ripon school custodian, leaves behind a displaced family now seeking housing, funeral help, and support as investigators continue probing the cause of the deadly overnight fire.
   

5. Large trunks discovered in Stockton basement offer window into early Filipino migrants (recordnet.com) — Long-forgotten steamer trunks discovered in a Stockton lodge basement are helping preserve the rich history of Filipino migrants who built Little Manila and worked the Valley’s fields. Their clothes, tools, and keepsakes now anchor a Smithsonian exhibit, spotlighting how Stockton’s Filipino community forged dignity, family, and culture despite discrimination and grueling farm labor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on December 28, 2025 in Stockton, CA 95204 near Kirk Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view this… (Nextdoor Victory Park)
  • Found this sweet dog at grupe park.
    No collar, not chipped and in tact. I am fostering him in case there is an owner out there. About 35 lbs (Nextdoor Lincoln Village West)
  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Stockton. Apply here.
  • University of the Pacific posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Stockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockton here.

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