City of Stockton Government News

Starting this week, most people entering Stockton City Hall are now required to pass through security screening including a metal detector and inspection of bags and backpacks.Only uniformed, on-duty police and firefighters will be exempt from the procedures, which went into effect Monday and are intended to align the city with other federal, state and local government buildings, according to a municipal news release.

Stockton City Manager Harry Black resigned on Thursday amid a contentious standoff with the City Council as he faced criticism from a council member who accused him of creating a hostile work environment.

STOCKTON SAW A sharp increase in its number of homicides last year, finishing 2024 with a New Year’s Eve fatal shooting that contributed to the third-highest tally in the past decade.

A FRESH COAT of paint and brand-new facilities are coming to the nearly 20-year-old home of the Stockton Ports. The Stockton City Council has unanimously approved approximately $6.1 million in renovations for Stockton Ballpark to comply with Major League Baseball standards for the upcoming season.

GRANT KIRKPATRICK, STOCKTON’S Environmental and Sustainability Officer, updated the Stockton City Council at a meeting earlier this month about Stockton Rising, a multimillion dollar project aimed at improving the environment and sustainability in Stockton.

Stockton officials are preparing to break ground this week on upcoming improvements to the city’s animal shelter.