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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals laid off 151 workers, with Blue Shield cutting 113 jobs in Alameda, El Dorado, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Joaquin, and Shasta counties and Kaiser letting go of 38 employees in Alameda, Los Angeles, and Solano counties. WARN notices were filed on April 22 and April 23, and both companies provided career support + severance benefits to help affected employees transition. The Stockton Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stockton police are in a standoff with a man suspected of domestic violence who barricaded himself in a home at the 2400 block of South Fresno Avenue near Diablo Creek Drive on Tuesday — he may still be armed and a woman injured in the incident is expected to survive. KCRA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved $261.8 million for the Be Well behavioral health campus at French Camp to offer crisis stabilization, detox, and residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse. The full-design build agreement will be presented in June and construction will begin in September—this project is set to improve local access to behavioral health services. The Stockton Record
- ➤ The Stockton City Council will vote Tuesday on a $1 million homelessness pilot program aimed at cleaning up an encampment in the Spanos Park area. Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo has proposed that Inner City Action manage a temporary shelter (providing daily meals and hygiene services) while critics question the decision to bypass competitive bidding and the nonprofit's past oversight issues. Stocktonia
- ➤ California residents who plan to fly must get a REAL ID and should start online so they can receive a physical card in about two weeks. DMV offices—like those in Pleasanton and Fremont—are offering early 7 a.m. appointments on select weekdays to help meet the May 7 deadline. The Stockton Record
- ➤ State lawmakers launched Legislators for a Guaranteed Income on Tuesday to push for cash programs that help low-income residents. California Sen. Cortese’s bill will give homeless youth four monthly payments of $1,000 starting in May — a plan based on a Stockton pilot from 2019 where 125 residents received $500 per month — as officials work to ease rising costs. Stocktonia
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Cinco de Mayo Festival
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Celebrate multicultural diversity with food, music, and family fun.
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Brookside Master Annual Spring Yard Sale
2:30-7 p.m. — 3536 Brookview Dr, Stockton, CA — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures and amazing deals at this community yard sale event.
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Swan Lake
7-9 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — Ticket prices start at $— Be mesmerized by the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by the prestigious State Ballet Theater of Ukraine.
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Senior Living Virtual Tour
9 a.m. — Home Instead — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living options and discover exceptional care and dining.
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Lil Wayne Concert
8-11 p.m. — Adventist Health Arena — Tickets from $47 — Experience the iconic sounds of Lil Wayne live on stage.
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Black Foodie Festival
12-6 p.m. — Weber Point Events Center — Family-friendly entry — Enjoy a vibrant celebration of soul food, live music, and diverse cultural activities for all ages.
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Living Trust Seminar
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles — Free entry — Learn how to protect your family's assets and avoid probate at this informative seminar.
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Stockton Cruise Night
6-8 p.m. — La Palma Méxican Cuisine — Free entry — A family-friendly cruise featuring classic cars, local shops, and vibrant community spirit.
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Nurse John's Short-Staffed Tour
7-9 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse John's comedic takes on the ups and downs of life.
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Linden Cherry Festival
11 AM – 4 PM — Linden Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate the local cherry harvest with a parade, live entertainment, and contests.
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