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June 2022
- June 20, 2022 - Cooling Zones Available at City Community Centers
- June 21 through June 27 (Closed Sunday)
- June 20, 2022 - Fireworks Safety Demonstrations for the Community
- Stockton Fire, Stockton Police, San Joaquin County Fireworks Task Force will host at City of Stockton Community Centers - beginning June 28
- June 16, 2022 - City Offers Free Family-Friendly Drive-in Movies - begins June 17
- UEI parking lot, behind Weberstown Mall; gates open at 6 p.m. & movie begins at dusk
- Details at www.stocktonca.gov/movies
- June 10, 2022 - Celebrate July 4th Downtown Stockton - Parade, Festival, Fireworks Viewing at Weber Point Events Center
- Parade at 10:00 a.m.; Weber Point Events Center opens at noon
- Free admission, live music, family entertainment
- Fireworks at approximately 9:30 a.m.
- Details at www.stocktonca.gov/SpecialEvents
May 2022
- May 26, 2022 - Open House for Property Owners to Discuss Land Use Updates
- Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St.
- Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.
- May 26, 2022 - Alexandria Culvert Replacement Project Begins May 31
- May 24, 2022 - New Stockton Police Chief Swearing-In Ceremony
- Thursday, June 2, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m. - Civic Auditorium
- Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- May 16, 2022 - Stockton Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Grant Program
- Grant applications deadline - June 30, 5p
- May 2, 2022 - Pixie Woods Opening for 68th Season
- Pixie Woods opening May 7, 2022.
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/PixieWoods for more information.
April 2022
- April 29, 2022 - Stockton Seeking Proposals for Nonprofit Capacity Building
- Proposals due May 19, 2022, at noon (12:00 p.m.)
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- April 27, 2022 - New Stockton Police Chief Selected, Stanley McFadden
- Stockton's 50th Police Chief will start on June 1, 2022
- Captain Antonio "Tony" Sajor, Jr., promoted to Deputy Chief
- April 13, 2022 - Stockton Police Chief Candidate Town Hall
- Wednesday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m., Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St.
- Parking available at the Ed Coy Garage, 130 N. Hunter St.
- April 7, 2022 - City of Stockton Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/bcvacancies for more information.
- April 5, 2022 - City of Stockton to Host Town Hall with Stockton Police Chief Candidates
- Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., April 20, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
March 2022
- March 24, 2022 - City Aquatics Facilities Receive $5.4 Million in Support
- Formal presentation March 31, at 3:30 p.m., Victory Park, 1001 N. Pershing Ave.
- Public welcome and encouraged to attend.
- March 22, 2022 - Let's Talk Parks! Community Meeting "Draft City of Stockton Parks Master Plan"
- Join the discussion via Zoom, March 30, 2022, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- March 9, 2022 - Miner Avenue Opening Ceremony
- March 16, 2022, 11 am, Miner Ave & San Joaquin St (Round-about) - Opening Ceremony Program
- Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend - Miner Ave Opening Ceremony Invitation
- March 8, 2022 - Stockton Seeking Proposals for Low-barrier Shelter Facilities
- March 3, 2022 - Stockton Fire Department 2022 Safe and Sane Fireworks Program
February 2022
- February 22, 2022 - City Opens Overnight Warming Zones for Protection from Freezing Temperatures
- Arnold Rue and Stribley Community Centers - February 22, 2022, through February 24, 2022
- Overnight only - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Warming Zones Informational Flyer - February 2022
- February 17, 2022 - Fire Prevention Fee Adjustments Community Informational Meetings
- Community Meeting flyer - Fire Prevention Fee Adjustments
- March 2, 2022, 2:30 - 3:30p, Stockton Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St.
- March 3, 2022, 2:30 - 3:30p, Margaret Troke Library, 502 W. Benjamin Holt Dt.
- February 17, 2022 - Ask Stockton Mobile App Updates Improve Location Reporting
- February 4, 2022 - Memorial Procession for Stockton Fire Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna
- February 3, 2022 - Stockton Fire Department Announces Memorial Services for Captain Vidal 'Max' Fortuna
- Community members are encouraged to view online or pay respects observing procession roadside
- February 2, 2022 - Stockton Begins Nationwide Search for Next Police Chief
- Take the Community Survey and help us hire the next Chief of Police for Stockton!
January 2022
- January 31, 2022 - Stockton Fire Department Receiving Mutual Aid
- Partner agencies throughout the region voluntarily assist following tragedy
- January 27, 2022 - New Permitting Tool for Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
- Increasing speed and lowering the cost of solar installations - SolarAPP+
- January 12, 2022 - Clean City Initiative Success in 2021 & 2022 Scheduled Events
- January 11, 2022 - Community Services Department Winter/Spring 2022 Activity Guide
- Programs, services, and resources for all ages
- Winter/Spring 2022 Activity Guide
- January 10, 2022 - City Partners with Curative to Open COVID-19 Testing Kiosk
- Open for Appointments – January 10
- Flyer with QR Code
December 2021
- December 27, 2021 - Overnight Warming Zones Open for Protection from Freezing Temperatures
- Arnold Rue and Stribley Community Centers - December 27, 2021, through January 1, 2022
- Warming Zones and Shelter Information (flyer)
- December 20, 2021 - CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV3) Deadline Extended
- Applications must be completed and submitted online by January 15, 2022
- December 14, 2021 - Stockton Releases Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Eligible Non-Profits and Affordable Housing Organizations May Apply Online
- Informational virtual meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Open to applications on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
- December 14, 2021 - City Business License Office Location and Hours of Service Changes
- Business License Office moved to Permit Center effective December 15, 2021
- Utility Billing and Payment Office will change hours effective January 3, 2022
- December 8, 2021 - State Department of Parks and Recreation to Provide Grant for Columbus Park Renovation - Nearly $3.4 million
- December 7, 2021 - Grants Available for Arts Organizations and Artists
- Applications must be completed and submitted online by December 30, 2021
November 2021
- November 22, 2021 - Holiday Events in December, Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
- In-person Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Weber Point Events Center
- Gates open - 4:00 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony - 5:30 p.m.; view lighted boat parade 6:00 p.m.
- Schedule of City community center holiday events
- November 4, 2021 - El Dorado St. and Miner Ave. Intersection Closure
- Intersection closed for paving on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
- More information at www.stocktonca.gov/TrafficAlert.
October 2021
- October 29, 2021 - Stockton Cricket Pitch Dedication
- Saturday, Nov. 6, 11:00 a.m., Anderson Park - event flyer
- October 28, 2021 - Stockton Celebrates America Recycles Offering a Shredding Event
- Saturday, November 13, 8a - Noon (may end sooner if capacity reached)
- UEI parking lot, behind Weberstown Mall
- October 18, 2021 - Victory Park Public Art Project
- Community members are encouraged to participate in a new Victory Park Public Art Piece by watching a video that shares information about the finalists and their proposed projects and voting for their favorite art piece.
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/VictoryParkPublicArt for more information.
- October 18, 2021 - CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV3)
- Support for artists and arts nonprofits grant opportunity.
- Application opens Oct. 18, 2021 at noon and closes Dec. 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
- Online applications only through the Neighborly Portal.
- October 15, 2021 - Movies At The Point Spooktacular - Cruella (PG-13)
- Free family entertainment at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center
- Gates Open at 5:30 p.m., Movie begins at dusk, approximately 6:30 p.m.
- October 13, 2021 - Urban Farmers and Cottage Food Grant Relief Program
- Accepting applications - October 13 @ noon to November 29 @ 5:30 p.m.
- October 4, 2021 - Stockton Fire Department Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
- October 3 - 9, 2021 - National Fire Prevention Association theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™.”
- October 1, 2021 - City of Stockton Accepting Draft Maps to Consider for Redistricting
- Adjusting Council Electoral District Boundaries for Population Change
September 2021
- September 30, 2021 - Stockton Emergency Rental Assistance Going Strong
- Local City eviction protection Ordinance has not expired
- September 13, 2021 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program Helps Stockton Families
-
$40 Million Program to Help Thousands of Stockton Households
- September 7, 2021 - Stockton Police Chief Announces Retirement
- Chief Eric Jones to retire at the end of 2021
August 2021
- August 24, 2021 - Stockton Zoning Changes to Address Land Use Inconsistencies
- Planning Commission to Hear Proposed Changes - August 26
- August 17, 2021 - PFF Parks Master Plan Survey Deadline Extended
- Survey deadline extended to September 3, 2021.
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/PFF for more information.
- August 12, 2021 - City Manager Appoints Municipal Utilities Director
- Dr. Mel Lytle - effective August 16
- August 12, 2021 - Movies At The Point - Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
- August 20, Gates Open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m.
- August 5, 2021 - Stockton Community Emissions Reduction Program Receives State Approval (AB 617)
July 2021
- July 14, 2021 - Van Buskirk Park Master Plan Community Meeting
- Meeting July 22, 2021, 6-8p, Van Buskirk Community Center
- July 9, 2021 - Oak Park Ice Rink Reopens
- Public Skate Sessions - Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- July 8, 2021 - Movies At The Point on July 16, Godzilla vs. Kong
- Free family entertainment at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center
- Gates Open at 6:30 p.m., Movie begins at 9:00 p.m.
- July 6, 2021 - City of Stockton Arnold Rue & Van Buskirk Community Centers Cooling Zones
- July 8 through July 11, 2p - 7p
- July 1, 2021 - NOFA Homeless Assistance & Prevention Addressing COVID Impacts
- Open to applications - July 1 @ noon
- Online applications only through Neighborly Portal
June 2021
- June 30, 2021 - Stockton Open Data Portal Now Available
- Data available to everyone about City services, effective June 30, 2021
- June 29, 2021 - PFF Parks Master Plan Community Meeting
- Two opportunities to participate - July 12 and July 22
- Virtual Meetings - Join by Zoom or Telephone
- June 23, 2021 - City Council Approves Annual Budget and Plans for American Rescue Plan Recovery Funding
- June 17, 2021 - Van Buskirk Reuse Planning Community Meeting
- June 23, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Weston Ranch Library, 1453 W. French Camp Rd, Stockton
- June 15, 2021 - Cooling Zones for Heat Wave
- Arnold Rue & Van Buskirk Community Centers
- Wednesday through Saturday, June 16 - June 19, until 7:00 p.m.
- June 10, 2021 - Pixie Woods Reopening for 67th Season
- Pixie Woods reopening June 19, 2021.
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/PixieWoods for more information.
- June 3, 2021 - 2021 Notice of Funding Availability for Entrepreneurship Program
- Applications accepted online June 3 to July 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
- June 2, 2021 - Drive-In Movie Night June 18, 2021
- UEI parking lot, behind Weberstown Mall; gates open at 7:30 p.m. & movie begins at 8:45 p.m.
May 2021
- May 26, 2021 - Weber Point Fountain Reopening 2021
- Beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021
- 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. daily
- www.stocktonca.gov/pools
- May 25, 2021 - Drop-In or By Appointment Office Hours to Discuss Land Use Updates
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/zoningupdates for more information.
- May 20, 2021 - 2021 Downtown Stockton Investor Summit
- June 24, 2021, via Zoom, 2:00 p.m.
- May 18, 2021 - Redistricting Advisory Commission Applications
- Apply at www.stocktonca.gov/bcvacancies.
April 2021
- April 27, 2021 - Cannabis Policy Amendment Project Virtual Community Meeting
- May 3, 2021, via Zoom, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., informational flyer
- Link to meeting details available at www.stocktonca.gov/CannabisPolicy
- April 22, 2021 - Stockton Small Business Week
- Stockton Small Business Week is May 2-8, 2021.
- April 15, 2021 - City to Extend Water & Sewer Utilities to Future Site for Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic
- Join the Virtual Open House Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- April 14, 2021 - City to Hold Virtual Community Meetings on Proposed Water Rate Adjustments
- Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:00 p.m., and
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
- Visit www.stocktonca.gov/waterrates for links to video or call-in instructions
- April 5, 2021 - New Chief Financial Officer Appointed
March 2021
- March 16, 2021 - City Manager Appoints New Human Resources Director
- March 15, 2021 - City of Stockton Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Application period for renters & landlords impacted by COVID-19 is March 15 - April 30
- For program details www.stocktonca.gov/renthelp
- March 4, 2021 - City Offers Free Family-Friendly Drive-in Movie Series - begins March 19
- UEI parking lot, behind Weberstown Mall; gates open at 6p & movie begins at dusk
- March 1, 2021 - Stockton Fire Department Accepting Applications for 2021 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales
- Applications available online at www.stocktonca.gov/fireworks
- Application period - March 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
February 2021
- February 25, 2021 - Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants Available
- Opening to applications online only - noon, March 1, 2021, through noon, March 15, 2021
- February 5, 2021 - City Public Office and Counter Service Changes
- Effective - February 9, 2021 - City of Stockton public counters and offices open for in-person services and public access
January 2021
- January 27, 2021 - Central Stockton Road Diet Project Comment Period
December 2020
- December 29, 2020 - New and Improved Ways to Keep In-Touch with the City of Stockton
- December 28, 2020 - Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Open to Online Applications
- Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act NOFA applications are due Friday, February 5, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
- Affordable Housing NOFA applications are due Friday, February 12, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
- December 22, 2020 - City Public Office and Counter Service Changes - Closed to In-person Public Access, Effective December 28, 2020
- Contact us by telephone, email, or other online services during regularly scheduled hours of service
- December 11, 2020 - Mayor-elect Lincoln Candidates for Office of the Mayor Support Positions
- Council Meeting Agenda for December 15, 2020, revised to add Mayor-elect Office Staff
- December 4, 2020 - City Holiday Greetings & Best Wishes - A 2020 (Virtual) Celebration
- Link to City Council Holiday Greetings & Memories video (YouTube)
- Link to City Council Book Reading (YouTube)
October 2020
- October 1, 2020 - Stockton Awarded $108 Million Loan from the U.S. EPA
- October 1, 2020 - COVID-19 Essential Support Program, Providing Emergency Support for Household Needs
September 2020
- September 28, 2020 - Governor Newsom Announces Project Homekey Award for Stockton
- September 23, 2020 - City Manager's Review Board Appointed & Convenes October
- September 17, 2020 - Fitch Upgrades Stockton's Water Revenue Bonds and Outlook Stable
- September 15, 2020 - New Stockton Urban Ag Ordinance
- Private property owners may now keep chickens (no roosters), ducks, bees, produce, etc., in urban areas, and additional produce stands.
- September 2, 2020 - Community Support Fund NOFA
- Applications accepted online only
- September 2 @ noon - September 23, or while funding lasts
August 2020
- August 26, 2020 - City PPE Distribution through Community Organizations
- August 24, 2020 event video shared on City YouTube@StocktonUpdates
- August 26, 2020 - City Hosted 2020 Investor Summit Success
- August 18, 2020, videos Pride and Place and Stockton Assets shared at on City YouTube@StocktonUpdates
- August 20, 2020 - Fitch Ratings Upgrades City Wastewater Bonds
- August 18, 2020 - Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
- Opens to applications Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 12p (noon)
- Program details and information
- August 17, 2020 - Cooling Zone Availability Extended
- Arnold Rue and Van Buskirk Community Centers, Monday through Wednesday 2p-7p
- August 13, 2020 - Extreme Heat Cooling Zones
- Arnold Rue and Van Buskirk Community Centers, Friday & Saturday, 2p-7p
- August 11, 2020 - Small Business Relief Grant Additional Funds Now Available
- $3,000 grants for eligible for-profit small businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Apply online beginning at noon August 12 to noon August 17
July 2020
- July 30, 2020 - Temporary Outdoor Permits Now Available for Personal Care Services
- July 29, 2020 - City, County and CoC Funding Opportunity for Non-Profits Providing Housing, Assistance and Services to the Homeless
- July 16, 2020 - City Revises Guidelines for Small Business Micro Loan Program
- July 15, 2020 - City Manager's Review Board Announcement
June 2020
- June 18, 2020 - City Manager Appoints Public Works Director
- June 16, 2020 - Transformative Climate Communities Implementation Grant
- Stockton Recommended to Receive $4.8 million for Climate Impacting Projects
- June 8, 2020 - Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits Now Available
May 2020
- May 29, 2020 - Extra Waste Collection Services Resume June 1
- Stickers and by-appointment Clean Sweep Services
April 2020
- April 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program
- Link to Application and Grant Information
- $3,000 grants available to eligible/qualifying small businesses & entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
- April 22, 2020 - Media Advisory - Announcing COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program
- Press Conference, April 23, 2020, 11 a.m. - City Hall, Council Chamber
- To view live, visit www.stocktonca.gov/councilmeetings
- April 21, 2020 - City Manager Announces Two Key Leadership Appointments
- Deputy City Manager - Maraskeshia Smith & Director of Community Development William Crew
March 2020
- March 30, 2020 - City of Stockton Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall Meeting
- Tuesday, March 31, 11a to noon, Mayor & City Manager
- Join in on Comcast Channel 97 or streamed on the City's website
- March 30, 2020 - Extra Waste Collection Services Suspended Until Further Notice
- No Clean Sweep appointment or extra pick-up stickers
- March 25, 2020 - City Public Office Closures Until Further Notice
- Closures expanded to close City parks
- March 24, 2020 - City Council First Virtual Online Meeting
- Addressed regular business items and emergency related to COVID-19
- March 21, 2020 - City Council Meetings Held Online During Stay at Home (COVID)
- Beginning March 24, 2020 - Three ways to submit Public Comments
- March 17, 2020 - Council Ratifies Local Emergency Proclamation
- Addresses Evictions, Adopts Restrictions and Approves Emergency Response Fund
- March 16, 2020 - City to Hold Tele-Town Hall - Coronavirus
- Mayor, City Manager, San Joaquin County Public Health & SUSD Superintendent
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Call-in 1-888-400-1932 (English) and 1-888-400-9342 (Spanish).
- March 15, 2020 - City Public Office and Counter Service Changes During Local Emergency
- Beginning March 16, 2020, Public Counters & Offices Closed; these closures are at least through March 31, 2020.
- We will continue to serve the community by telephone, email and online services.
- March 12, 2020 - City Declares Coronavirus Local Emergency & Adopts Gathering Policy
- City of Stockton Proclamation of Local Emergency
- California Department of Public Health Gatherings Policy
- March 5, 2020 - Stockton Planning for 5G Broadband Smart City Technologies
February 2020
- February 27, 2020 - Economic Development Department Housing Community Meeting
- Presentation of draft 2020 - 2025 Consolidated Plan on Housing
- Tues., Mar. 3, 2020, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Cesar Chavez Central Library, 605 N. El Dorado St.
- February 26, 2020 - Stockton Fire Department Accepting Applications for 2020 Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales
- Applications available online www.stocktonca.gov/fireworks
- Application period - March 2 through March 31, 2020, at 4:30 p.m.
- February 25, 2020 - McKinley Park Approved for $8.5 Million State Parks Grant (Prop 68)
- February 20, 2020 - City of Stockton Reception for New City Manager
- February 13, 2020 - Stockton Fire Department Receives Nearly $1M FEMA Grant for Paramedic Training
- Check Presentation Ceremony, Thurs., Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m., Company 2, 110 W. Sonora
- February 12, 2020 - Notice of Funding Availability for 2020 Stockton Entrepreneurship Program
- Link to the application - deadline for submission, 4p, March 20, 2020
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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 6/20/2022