Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Stockton offers a lively late-May weekend with a multi-day dog show at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds from May 28 to May 30 and live waterfront music at Windmill Cove on May 29.
Other events include a tailgate before a ballgame at Banner Island Ballpark — check local listings for times.
The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin held a groundbreaking ceremony for Edison House+ a new permanent supportive housing community for homeless veterans and at-risk individuals, with construction set to begin soon in the area.
🎓 Education
University of the Pacific announced a plan to open a new School of Medicine on its Stockton campus, which will be the Central Valley's first M.D.-granting school.
The program will launch in fall 2030 and partner with Dignity Health St. Joseph Medical Center for clinical rotations (to boost local care).
Today, Bear Creek High School students walked the stage at the Alex G.
Spanos Center during their 2026 commencement and participated in choir performances. The ceremony marked a key moment in their education.
🏛️ Government
On May 4, candidates for House District 9 gathered at Victory In Praise Church to discuss plans for affordable healthcare and to address the racial wealth gap.
The forum, organized by local community groups, highlighted different visions for boosting economic opportunity ahead of the June 2 primary.
🎉 Stockton Events
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FatherFest 2026
10 AM – 2 PM — Victory Park, Stockton, CA — Free entry — Celebrate fatherhood with fun games, music, and community resources.
The Goonies Screening
2-6 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — $14.90 Standard Admission, $8.75 Youth Admission — Relive the classic adventure of the Goonies searching for pirate treasure.
Durango Fest in Stockton
1-5 p.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the vibrant music and culture of Durango with local talent.
8th Annual Runabouts on the River
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Stockton Sailing Club — Free admission — Experience the largest collection of classic boats on the West Coast with complimentary boat rides.
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