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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Bros is launching three new breakfast-inspired drinks—Maple Waffle Latte, Banana Bread Mocha, and Smooth Strawberry Rebel—for January at its 200 drive-thru locations in California. The Oregon-born chain aims to bring extra morning energy to the state. The Stockton Record
- ➤ Rancho San Miguel Markets is holding a two-day hiring event today and Friday at Hilton Stockton (2323 Grand Canal Blvd) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over 100 positions at its new North Stockton store opening in February. The Stockton Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 40th annual San Joaquin Asparagus Festival will occur from April 24 to 26 at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. Organizers confirmed it is on after a major crash injured Tony Noceti (who is recovering well), ensuring community members will enjoy creative asparagus dishes and live entertainment. KCRA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California faces steep economic challenges as nearly 7 million residents live in poverty and unemployment hit 5.6% in September, with Medicaid+SNAP cuts looming. Lawmakers will soon address the widening gap between rich and poor, which may affect local benefits in Stockton and beyond. Stocktonia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ San Joaquin Delta College is open with limited services as officials returned to find cold buildings after the holiday break, and repair crews have worked since Monday to locate the heating issue. Officials expect a fix by the end of the week, and students can still register for classes, get financial aid & counseling before classes resume Friday. KCRA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several new laws went into effect on Jan. 1 that affect local agriculture: farm labor minimum wage rose to $16.90, and county commissioners can fine absentee landowners (up to $1,000 per acre) for neglected orchards; two bills also ease on-farm carcass composting and agrotourism. Stocktonia
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Stockton Career Fair
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Stockton — Free entry — Connect with local and national employers for job opportunities.
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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.
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