Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Stockton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stockton police—working with California tax agents—seized over $55,000 in flavored tobacco, an illegal gambling machine, and a gun from smoke shops operating without proper licenses as part of an ongoing crackdown on violations of state and local tobacco laws. Stocktonia
- ➤ Two men — ages 19 and 27 — were fatally shot on Memorial Day on south San Joaquin Street, prompting SWAT to search the building while police also reported a separate shooting death over the long holiday weekend. Stocktonia
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Joaquin County Behavioral Services received a $137 million state grant for a new Be Well campus near San Joaquin General Hospital in French Camp as part of a $3.3 billion Proposition 1 funding plan that will expand behavioral health services statewide. The integrated facility, which will offer 172 beds and various treatment options—construction is set to begin in September pending environmental review and permits—is scheduled to complete its first phase by July. Stocktonia
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San Joaquin County Fair
4 p.m. – 12 a.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — $10 parking per vehicle — A festive weekend of entertainment, food, and exhibits for all ages awaits at the San Joaquin County Fair.
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Autism Therapy Open House
4-8 p.m. — Autism Therapy Clinic — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with fun activities and learn about ABA therapy services for children with autism.
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50th Annual Jewish Food Fair & Temple Israel’s 175th Anniversary
Celebrate 175 years of Temple Israel and 50 years of Stockton’s favorite Jewish Food Fair! Enjoy homemade Jewish cuisine, Israeli dancing, music, a gift shop, historical exhibits, and more. Fun for all ages!
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50th Annual Jewish Food Fair & Temple Israel’s 175th Anniversary
Celebrate 175 years of Temple Israel and 50 years of Stockton’s favorite Jewish Food Fair! Enjoy homemade Jewish cuisine, Israeli dancing, music, a gift shop, historical exhibits, and more. Fun for all ages!
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Concerts in the Park
6-8 p.m. — Victory Park — Free entry — Enjoy a lovely evening with free music, picnics, and friendly vibes in the park.
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Annual Catfish Derby
6 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park — $5 permit required — Compete for prizes in a community fishing event with over 1,500 lbs. of catfish stocked for anglers.
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Festa Italiana
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds — $15 admission, kids 12 and under free with an adult — Celebrate Italian culture with food, wine, and fun activities for all ages.
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Second Annual Port of Stockton Golf Tournament
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Stockton Golf and Country Club — $250 for one golfer, $1,000 for a foursome — Swing for a cause at this community golf event with sponsorship opportunities available.
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Stockton Art Night
4-7 p.m. — Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium — Free entry — Explore a vibrant evening of local art, performances, and creativity in downtown Stockton.
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2025 West Coast Summer Nationals Tractor and Truck Pulls
6-9:30 p.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — $20 Adults, $15 Kids/Seniors/Military — Experience the thrill of tractor pulling, the world’s heaviest motorsport.
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5th Annual Stacey Strong Pickleball Tournament
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — In-Shape Fitness — Registration fees apply — Compete in a spirited pickleball tournament while supporting the Special Olympics Northern California.
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