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Stockton
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California peach growers will receive up to $9 million in USDA aid after Del Monte’s Modesto cannery closed, lawmakers said. The funding—covering the removal of roughly 420,000 trees—will help farms switch to new crops before the 2026 harvest season. The Stockton Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Facing overcrowding at local shelters, county officials are considering a spay-and-neuter mandate for dogs and cats picked up or adopted at the shelter. Supervisor Steven Ding expects to return the proposal to the board within weeks to cut costs (and ease overpopulation). Stocktonia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three local athletes from Stockton and Manteca signed NFL contracts after the draft; Jonah Coleman joined the Broncos plus Zelmar Vedder and Jacob de Jesus signed with the Chiefs. Coach Vince Carter, who trained them since youth, said they are prepared for new challenges. Stocktonia
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San Diego Toreros at Pacific Tigers Baseball
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Klein Family Field — Tickets starting at $10 — Catch the Pacific Baseball team as they face off against San Diego in an exciting matchup.
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Monster Truck Madness
2-3:30 p.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — $20+ — Experience adrenaline-pumping monster truck rides and thrilling kart races at two back-to-back shows.
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Pacific Tigers Baseball vs. San Diego Toreros
1-4 p.m. — Klein Family Field — Tickets starting at $10 — Watch the Pacific Baseball team take on San Diego in an exciting collegiate matchup.
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TWF Stockton Scuffle - Live Pro Wrestling Event
7-9:30 p.m. — Eagle Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience thrilling matches and championship bouts at TWF's exciting wrestling event in Stockton.
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Every Which Way but Loose Screening
2-5 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — $14.90 Standard Admission, $8.75 Youth Admission — Enjoy an action-comedy classic with live organ music in a historic venue.
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Stockton Cruise Nights
6-9 p.m. — Stockton Gun And Bocce Club — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars and local vendors in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Night of Comedy in Stockton
5:11-9 p.m. — Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying night of laughter featuring top comedians and vibrant performers.
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San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds — Free admission, $10 parking — Watch top dogs compete for Best In Show while enjoying food and educational booths.
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