Stockton Local News – Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Daily Stockton

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ On Monday, high tides forced Stockton's Smith Canal Gate to close for the first time since its opening last year and reopened around midnight after tides receded, protecting roughly 8,000+ property owners and potentially reducing future flood insurance costs. The action follows significant rainfall and maintained essential levee safety measures. KCRA

STOCKTON EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Stockton Career Fair

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Stockton — Free entry — Connect with local and national employers for job opportunities.

Mon, 1/19/26

Monday, January 19th, 2026
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1st Annual Stockton USD HBCU College Expo™

4-7 p.m. — Stagg High School — Free entry — Connect with HBCUs and get accepted on the spot while exploring scholarship opportunities.

Thu, 2/5/26

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
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STOCKTON REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

STOCKTON JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

STOCKTON ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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