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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Veterans Day events in Stockton, plus a comedian coming to the Bob Hope Theatre

Plus, Jamie Lissow's Jan. 15 show and Thursday's Thrive Downtown open house.

The Daily Stockton team2 stories12 sources4 min read

Veterans DayTop story

Stockton honors veterans today with a free tribute at the Bob Hope Theatre

Stockton's Veterans Day starts with a street fair at 8 a.m.

WhenWhat
8 to 10:45 a.m.Veterans Day street fair
10:45 a.m.Free tribute at Bob Hope Theatre
12:15 p.m.Stockton Rotary Club event

Source: KCRA

If you're a veteran, or you're honoring one, Stockton's celebration includes a free event at the , 242 East Main Street. The program starts at 10:45 a.m., and a street fair runs from 8 a.m. until then.

The Stockton Rotary Club holds its own event at 12:15 p.m. with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, a bagpiper and patriotic music by the Stockton Portsmen. The keynote speaker is Jose Garcia, Veterans Service Officer.

Prefer the outdoors? California State Parks says U.S. military veterans, including active-duty and reserve military personnel, and their families can visit 145 state parks free today.

145state parks with free admission for veterans and their families today

Visitors must show a valid military ID or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad.

Source: KCRA

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Comedian Jamie Lissow is bringing his "Marriage Material" tour to the Bob Hope Theatre on Jan. 15

If you like stand-up, mark Fri., Jan. 15, 2027. Jamie Lissow, a weekly panelist on GUTFELD!, is bringing his "Marriage Material" tour to the downtown theater.

Lissow's Stockton show is Jan. 15, with tickets on sale Nov. 13

Nov. 13
when tickets go on sale to the public, at 10 a.m.
Jan. 15
the show at the Bob Hope Theatre
7 p.m.
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Sources: Caravan News, Ledger Dispatch

and Outback Presents announced the show Monday. Lissow starred in the Netflix series "Real Rob" alongside Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm Macdonald and David Spade, and he co-wrote and produced it.

  • Place: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St.
  • Buy: Adventist Health Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster
  • Admission: to be announced Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.

20 milliononline views of his Dry Bar Comedy special

His stand-up has also appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Late Show" and "Last Comic Standing."

Sources: Caravan News, Ledger Dispatch

News Notes

Animal shelter

The Stockton Animal Shelter is planning a major expansion to ease capacity issues, improve medical care and make more room for adoptions. The new facility is set to open in spring 2027. KCRA

Thrive Downtown

The city is inviting residents to an open house on Thursday, Nov. 12, starting at 3:30 p.m. You can see and give feedback on conceptual designs for city-owned properties such as the historic city hall and the Lindsay Annex/Wells Fargo site. FOX40

Water polo

Three San Joaquin County programs are one game from a CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship: one boys program and two girls programs. The postseason started with six boys teams and five girls teams. The Stockton Record

Three of the county's 11 water polo programs are still alive

3 of 11

  • still playing for a title
  • 8 eliminated

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Tennis

Manteca fell 5-4 to top-seeded Placer in a Division III team tennis semifinal Monday in Auburn. Placer (20-0) will look to repeat as D-III champion Wednesday at Zimmerman Tennis Complex at University of the Pacific. Manteca Bulletin

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Free meals and discounts are on the menu today for the veterans in your life. From Stockton to Tracy and Manteca, dozens of restaurants are serving up free meals and discounts for veterans and active-duty military on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with major chains offering complimentary entrees and coffee. A tasty way to say thanks.

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Veterans Day events in Stockton, plus a comedian coming to the Bob Hope Theatre

Plus, Jamie Lissow's Jan. 15 show and Thursday's Thrive Downtown open house.

The TLDR

  1. Stockton's Veterans Day tribute starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre
  2. Jamie Lissow brings his "Marriage Material" tour to Stockton Jan. 15
  3. Stockton Animal Shelter's expansion is set to open in spring 2027
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TravelThe FAA grounded departing flights nationwide, including at Stockton Metropolitan AirportIf you were flying out of Stockton on Friday, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all departing U.S. flights. It cited a communications issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. The Stockton Record reported that Stockton Metropolitan, Sacramento International and San Jose Mineta International were among the airports affected.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsEdison and St. Mary's won Friday's playoff openers and both play semifinals on the road nextIf you follow Stockton football, Friday was a good night for two programs. In the Sac-Joaquin Section's first round, No. 5 Edison beat No. 4 Inderkum 38-34 in Division I, and No. 5 St. Mary's topped No. 4 Whitney 34-28 in Division II. The Stockton Record also ran a live scoreboard for the section's playoff games.Saturday’s editionRead MantecaManteca held its first-ever Veterans Day parade, and a veterans event is on todayHundreds of people filled downtown Manteca on Wednesday for the city's first-ever Veterans Day parade, KCRA reported. Vintage cars, military vehicles, first responders and local youth groups rolled past streets lined with American flags. A ceremony followed at Library Park, where guest speakers shared their military experiences and local veterans were honored.Thursday’s editionRead

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