Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Stockton.
Stockton has struggled to book top acts as promoter deals for events featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Lil Wayne & Wild 'N Out Live fell short due to low ticket sales and contract issues.
City officials used a $600,000 Risk Mitigation Fund to cover losses and plan to improve future bookings.
A recent study by researchers from the University of California Riverside found that sinking ground has lowered home values in the Central Valley by up to 5.8%, costing homeowners nearly $1.87 billion.
The slow sinking of the land, triggered by excessive groundwater pumping and worsened by drought and climate change — a serious economic issue for families — calls for careful review by local officials.
Ronald E. McNair High School in Stockton reopened to students and teachers Monday after a week-long flooding closure—caused by a burst water line from a corroded pipe—and repairs continue in one taped-off campus area; an industrial hygienist certified the building safe for return.
The Coast Guard and contractors finished a 25-day demolition when they lifted the last piece of the HMCS Chaleur from Little Potato Slough on Thursday morning—this removed over 400 tons of oil-saturated hull and hazardous waste from a vessel that had threatened Stockton's water supply and farmland. Crews are now demobilizing from the site.
Teo Gonzalez & Mario Aguilar Live Show
9 PM – 12 AM — The Bob Hope Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience a comedy clash of the generations with Teo González and Mario Aguilar.
Kanwar Grewal Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — Check FAQ for details — Experience the spiritually charged vocals and unique blend of Sufi and Punjabi folk music by Kanwar Grewal.
Farmers' Market Dinner at Mezzo
6:30-9 p.m. — Mezzo Ristorante — Cost varies — Savor a multi-course dinner featuring seasonal produce from local farms.
Stockton Latin Comedy Festival - Carlos Mencia
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Adventist Health Arena — Tickets available — Celebrate Latin comedy with performances from top comedians and a special tribute to Paul Rodriguez Sr.
Stockton Tequila Festival 2025
12-7:30 p.m. — Weber Point Events Center — GA: $30+ | VIP: $55+ — Celebrate tequila with live music and good vibes in downtown Stockton.
Rag Tag Allstar Party Band
9 AM – 12 PM — Windmill Cove Bar & Grill — Cost of food and drinks varies — Enjoy a musical morning with breakfast favorites and drinks while soaking up the sun.
Starship Concert
7-10 p.m. — Adventist Health Arena — $78.00 — Experience the iconic sounds of Starship with hits like 'We Built This City' and 'Sara'.
Stockton Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — San Joaquin County Fairgrounds — $15 for both days, kids under 12 free — Explore a fascinating world of reptiles and exotic pets with engaging exhibitors and interactive experiences.
Friends of the Fox: Free Willy Screening
2-5 p.m. — The Bob Hope Theatre — Tickets available online — Relive the heartwarming story of an orca and a boy that captured hearts worldwide.
Lodi Grape Festival
8 p.m. — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds — $12 Adult, $8 Youth — Celebrate the grape harvest with entertainment, food, and rides.
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