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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Macy's asset protection employee (32-year-old) in Stockton was shot at 12:37 p.m. while trying to stop a shoplifting incident at the Sherwood Place store and was treated at a local hospital for a non-life-threatening leg wound; police are searching for two white men who fled the scene (no arrests have been made). The Stockton Record
- ➤ Antonio Flores-Cuellar was sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading no contest for the premeditated murder of 18-year-old Andrea Cervantes Alejandre—he fled to Mexico after the 2019 killing but was extradited to face trial in San Joaquin County in 2024. Stocktonia
- ➤ At Monday's hearing in San Joaquin County Superior Court, a prosecutor asked the judge to order defendant Wesley Brownlee to cooperate with a competency examination after he refused to speak during a previous session—Brownlee remains in jail without bail and his next hearing is set for 9 a.m. on June 9 in Department 9B. The Stockton Record
- ➤ On April 22, law enforcement agencies stopped a semi-truck on Koster Road in Tracy loaded with 416 pounds of cocaine after tracking it from the Mexican border—one suspect was arrested while another was captured after barricading in an attic with support from a SWAT team and K9 units. Stocktonia
- ➤ Manteca Police Department officers shot a man after his white van rammed three police cars in the parking lot of an In-N-Out Burger on Wednesday, and he was taken to a local hospital as investigators follow San Joaquin County protocols—no officers were injured. The Stockton Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a lengthy Tuesday night meeting, the Stockton City Council postponed a public hearing on proposed military-grade police equipment because a policy stops new business after 11 p.m. The council will revisit the issue on May 13 — a move that comes as Assembly Bill 481 requires transparency in police equipment acquisitions. Stocktonia
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Amtgard Live Action Role Playing
12-3 p.m. — Victory Park — Free entry — Engage in live action role playing with the Valonde guild in the heart of Stockton.
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