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Stockton council members spar over grand jury reforms
Though Stockton City Council has agreed to implement the recommendations made by a civil grand jury, agreeing on how to implement those recommendations could be a turbulent journey for the council. Stockton City Council found little common ground in a Nov. 9 study session designed to help the body address the findings of a report by the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury, which criticized the council's inability to function as a "cohesive legislative body." At the study session, councilmembers discussed each of the eight recommendations made by the grand jury at length. Councilmembers disagreed on what should be considered a "personal attack," how stringently council should follow staff recommendations, and the usefulness of additional trainings, among other items. No official action was taken by the council at the study session. Rather the meeting served as a way for the council to discuss their thoughts on each recommendation prior to the rapidly approaching Dec. 31 deadline for the implementation of many of the recommendations. The study session was moderated by Henry Gardner, the executive director of Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority and the former city manager of Oakland from 1981 to 1993. The eight recommendations made by the grand jury were:
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Things to do in Stockton | Nov. 12-15: Hmong New Year celebration returns as holiday season approaches
November is bringing a change of pace to Stockton. The city’s Hmong community will welcome the new year with a two-day celebration at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, while Lincoln Center prepares to kick off the holiday shopping season. The weekend also marks the opening of a new photography exhibition at the Haggin Museum, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of Hollywood’s golden age. Here are a few events happening Nov. 12-15.
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Lodi Wine Country Guide: Zinfandel Tastings & Farm Stands
Lodi sits 35 miles south of Sacramento in the San Joaquin Valley, and it offers some of the most relaxed wine tasting in California. This Lodi wine country guide is built for a slow weekend: old-vine Zinfandel, farm stands, and a downtown farmers market, with no need to plan every stop in advance. It suits first-time visitors, couples escaping Sacramento or the Bay Area, and anyone who likes good wine without Napa prices.
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New Upscale Bar Planned for Former Q25 Arcade Lounge Space in Downtown Lodi
A new bar is coming to downtown Lodi after Q25 Arcade Lounge closed. Carlos Villapudua confirmed to What Now Sacramento that he is taking over the space at 114 N. Sacramento St. to open an upscale cocktail bar, with a goal of opening in February or March 2027. The new...
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Deftones Bring 2027 Tour Home to Wheatland and Concord, Tickets Drop Soon
Deftones are coming back to Northern California next spring, with stops at Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland on May 16, 2027, and Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 26, 2027, as part of a newly announced 23-city North American tour. Knocked Loose and Julie are set to open both shows, part of a run that kicks off in Dallas and wraps a month and a half later in Toronto.