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September 2023

• September 13, 2023 - St. Mary's Dining Room to Operate Homeless Shelter Campus
• Stockton City Council Approves Funding & Operations
• September 7, 2023 - 2023 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grant Program Funding Opportunity
• See Economic Development Department webpage for link to Neighborly Portal
• Deadline for applications - October 13, 2023, 5:00 p.m.

August 2023

• August 16, 2023 - 2023 Commercial Cannabis Business Lottery Drawing
• No drawing will be held for the 2023 application period
• August 10, 2023 - Agreement Reached to Protect Stockton's Unhoused Community & Emergency Shelter Services
• August 7, 2023 - American Legion Park Beautification - Volunteers Needed!
• Sat, August 12, 2023, sign up in advance or meet at the park at 8:30 a.m.
• August 2, 2023 - Media Advisory - Press Conference City of Stockton Protecting Unhoused & Emergency Shelter Services
• Press Conference - Thursday, August 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
• North Hall of the Civic Auditorium - 525 N. Center St. 

July 2023

• July 31, 2023 - City of Stockton Declares Emergency to Protect Unhoused
• Due to Stockton Shelter for Homeless Closing Effective August 15
• July 19, 2023 - Media Advisory - Press Conference to Announce St. Mary's Dining Room Pathways Project
• St. Mary's Dining Room, San Joaquin County, Health Plan of San Joaquin, City of Stockton & Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center
• Monday, July 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
• Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St.
• Press Conference Invitation - English
• Invitación a conferencia de prensa - Español
• July 19, 2023 - Community Meeting Sandman Park Accessible Playground Equipment
• Mon, August 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. - Siefert Community Center, 128 W. Ben Holt Dr.
• July 19, 2023 - Swenson Park Beautification - Volunteers Needed!
• Sat, July 22, 2023, sign up in advance or meet at the park at 8:00 a.m.
• July 13, 2023 - American Legion Park Beautification - Volunteers Needed!
• Sat, July 15, 2023, sign up in advance or meet at the park flagpole at 8:30 a.m.
• July 12, 2023 - Cooling Zones Available - Friday through Monday, July 14 to July 17

June 2023

• June 29, 2023 - Stockton Releases Notice of Funding Availability for Youth Services Grants

• Eligible Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations May Apply - Guidelines

• June 26, 2023 - Stockton Summer Youth Employment Program Closing Ceremony
• June 29, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Civic Auditorium, 525 N. El Dorado St.
• June 21, 2023 - City Hosting Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Stockton Soccer Complex Improvements
• Join us on Thurs., June 29th, 6:00 p.m.
• Stockton Soccer Complex, 10055 CA-99, Stockton, CA 95212 
• June 21, 2023 - Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe
• OVP community information meeting, Tues., June 27th, 11:00 a.m.
• Oak Park Senior Center, 730 E. Fulton St.
• June 16, 2023 - Community Fireworks Safety Demonstrations Offered at Community Centers
• Offered by Stockton Fire and Stockton Police - Week of June 27 - 30, 2023
• June 16, 2023 - Celebrate 4th of July in Downtown Stockton
• Parade at 11:00 a.m., Weber Point festivities begin at noon, Fireworks Display at approx. 9:30 p.m.
• June 12, 2023 - City of Stockton Receives State Prohousing Designation
• Awarded $2.37 Million Grant for Prohousing Pilot Project 

May 2023

• May 30, 2023 - Shape Stockton Open Houses; Community Opportunity to Help Develop Housing Standards for Stockton
• Event Dates and Information - English Español
• May 23, 2023 - Stockton Summer Youth Employment Program Kick-off
• #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps Workforce Development Program
• May 16, 2023 - Office of Violence Prevention Inaugural Symposium
• Transforming Harm into Healing and Hope: Resilience from Gun and Gang Violence
• June 14, 2023, Key Note Speaker: Art Blajos
• May 16, 2023 - Office of Violence Prevention Now Accepting Nominations for Champions of H.O.P.E. Awards
• Nomination deadline - Monday, June 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
• Nomination form www.stocktonca.gov/OVP
• May 2, 2023 - Pixie Woods Amusement Park 69th Season Opening Day - Saturday, May 6, 2023

April 2023

• April 28, 2023 - Emergency Road Repair - Holman & McAllen Roads - Begins May 1
• April 27, 2023 - Now Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 Stockton Arts Grants
• Applications available online - Deadline for submission: May 19, 2023 @ noon
• April 19, 2023 - Stockton Small Business Week Celebration
• May 1, 2023 - Ribbon Cutting at City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado St., 9:30 a.m.
• April 13, 2023 - Nominations Now Accepted for Naming the Northeast Library & Community Center
• The application deadline is Friday, June 16, 2023.
• April 13, 2023 - Accepting Applications for Stockton Poet Laureate
• Deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 4p

March 2023

• March 30, 2023 - Stockton Fire Department Station No. 1 Now Open
• Join us for a ribbon cutting and tour, Tues., April 11, 9:00 a.m.
• March 27, 2023 - City of Stockton Goes Purple for Stockton Kings Playoffs
• Tuesday, March 28 @ Noon, City Hall - 425 N. El Dorado St.
• March 15, 2023 - Commercial Cannabis Business Lottery
• Open May 1 - June 15; application available online
• March 14, 2023 - Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe
• Van Buskirk Community Center, March 21, at 12:00 p.m.
• March 8, 2023 - Severe Weather Alert - Sandbags Available - Overnight Warming Zones
• Be prepared: Sandbags now available at both Oak Park & (former) Van Buskirk Golf Course
• March 7, 2023 - City and Lincoln Unified School District Department of Public Safety Safe Routes to School Walk, Ride & Roll Rodeo
• Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Lincoln Unified School District Department of Public Safety Village Oaks Center, 6225 Harrisburg Place
• March 1, 2023 - Fireworks Sales Booth Lottery Application Open to Non-profit Organizations
• Application Deadline - March 31, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

February 2023

• February 28, 2023 - Volunteers Needed for Sousa Park Beautification Project
• March 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to noon, 2829 Yellowstone Ave.
• February 27, 2023 - Warming Zones Available Feb 28, March 1 & 2 for Overnight Protection from Cold
• February 23, 2023 - All City of Stockton Parks Now Open After Winter Storms
• February 15, 2023 - Shape Stockton Workshops - Stockton Housing Sites Workshop 
• February 28, 2023, 5p - 7p, Caesar Chavez Library, 605 N. El Dorado St.
• February 14, 2023 - Warming Zone Available for Protection from the Cold
• Tuesday & Wednesday nights at Stribley Community Center
• February 3, 2023 - Most City Parks are now open; four parks remain closed for public safety
• Oak Park, Louis Park, Panella Park and American Legion Park remain closed
• Clean-up and recovery from 2022 Winter Storm is on-going

January 2023

• January 30, 2023 - City Opens Warming Zones for Three Nights of Cold Temperatures
• January 30, 31 & February 1 @ Arnold Rue and Stribley Community Centers
• January 24, 2023 - Request for Letters of Interest from Qualified Development Partners Seeking Matching Funds for Potential Homekey Projects for Homeless Individuals or Families in Stockton
• January 23, 2023 - Business Facade Improvement Kick-off Event, February 1
• January 19, 2023 - City to Receive Award for Programming to Support Food Entrepreneurs in Stockton
• January 18, 2023 - Storm Recovery Updates: Return Sandbags, Report Storm-Related Issues Online, City Parks Remain Closed
• January 12, 2023 - Storm Updates: Tonight last night for City Warming Zones
• San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services Survey
• January 9, 2023 - City Council Meeting & Swearing-In Ceremony Change in Location
• Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Meeting will be held at the Stockton Arena Press Room
• Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Parking available in Arena Garage.
• January 5, 2023 - Storm Update: Sandbags Available to Stockton Residents
• Warming Zones Now Available through the Night of January 12
• January 3, 2023 - Preparing for the Next Storm: What to do, and what you need to know
• January 3, 2023 - Special Storm Alert: City Parks Closed Immediately
• Due to tree hazards, do not access, pass through, or walk near City parks.
• January 2, 2023 - Storm Updates, Travel Safety Tips, Preparing for the Next Storm
• Storm update details & links to resources

December 2022 

• December 31, 2022 - Storm Updates, Street Closures, Warming Zones
• Sandbags available at two locations for Stockton Residents
• December 29, 2022 - Storm Conditions & Reporting Storm-Related Issues
• Overnight Warming Zones Open at City Community Centers, Jan. 1 to Jan. 6, 8p to 7a
• December 14, 2022 - Notice of Funding Availability Eligible Non-profits & Organizations
• Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Shelter Grants
• Applications are accepted online only - deadline 5:00 p.m., January 25, 2023
• December 13, 2022 - Overnight Warming Zone for Protection from Cold
• Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora
• December 13 through December 18, Tuesday through Sunday night
• Check-in begins at 8:00 p.m.; Check-out at 7:00 a.m.
• December 5, 2022 - City of Stockton Annual Holiday Tree Lighting - Rescheduled
• Thursday, December 8, 2022, 5:30 p.m., Weber Point Events Center
• December 3, 2022 - City of Stockton Holiday Events at Weber Point Events Center - Cancelled
• December 1, 2022 - Overnight Warming Zone for Protection from Cold
• Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora
• December 1 through December 4
• Check-in begins at 8:00 p.m.; Check-out at 7:00 a.m.

November 2022 

• November 30, 2022 - Shape Stockton Open House for Development Code Overhaul & Design Standards
• Saturday, January 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
• Cesar Chavez Library, 605 N. El Dorado St. - Open House Flyer
• November 28, 2022 - Stockton Hosting Town Hall Meeting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Event flyer
• Cesar Chavez Library, Stewart-Hazelton Room, 605 N. El Dorado
• November 16, 2022 - Seeking Proposals for Low Barrier Shelter Facilities or Temporary Housing to Serve Unsheltered Homeless Persons
• Applications are due January 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
• Application and information available at www.stocktonca.gov/Housing
• November 16, 2022 - Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe
• November 30, Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St., 11:00 a.m.
• November 14, 2022 - Victory Park Pool Community Meeting
• Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Haggin Museum
• November 10, 2022 - City Hall Annual Holiday Open House
• Everyone is welcome - December 13, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• November 9, 2022 - Holiday Season Community Events in December
• Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
• Holiday Parade at 3:00 p.m.; Gates Open to Weber Point Events Center at 3:00 p.m.
• November 3, 2022 - South Stockton Water System Well Improvements Community Invitation
• Join us at Ernie Shropshire Park on Saturday, November 12, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

October 2022

• October 31, 2022 - Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe Event
• November 7, 2022, 3:00 p.m., Arnold Rue Community Center
• Data Cafe Invitation
• October 31, 2022 - Open House Workshop Shape Stockton Neighborhood Action Plan
• November 17, 2022, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., Civic Auditorium, South Hall
• Open House Workshop Invitation
• October 28, 2022 - Mariposa Road Industrial Park Annexation Project Virtual Neighborhood Meeting
• November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Zoom (video) link or call-in by telephone details
• October 27, 2022 - City of Stockton and Community Medical Centers to launch Mobile Crisis Intervention Response Pilot Project
• Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 3:30 p.m.
• Stockton Ballpark at Banner Island, 404 W. Fremont St.
• Link to invitation
• October 24, 2022 - City of Stockton Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Visit www.stocktonca.gov/bcvacancies for more information.
• October 17, 2022 - Stribley Park Sports Field Lighting Dedication
• Stribley Park Ballfield, October 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
• Event Flyer
• October 6, 2022 - Shape Stockton Housing Workshop
• October 19, 2022, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Meeting flyer
• Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

September 2022

• September 22, 2022 - Van Buskirk Master Plan for Reuse Open House for the Community
• Weston Ranch Library, 1453 W. French Camp Rd
• Thursday, September 29 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

• September 20, 2022 - Stockton Development Code & Design Standards Update Open House
• Saturday, September 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.
• September 14, 2022 - Commercial Cannabis Business Lottery
• Application Period Open October 1 - 31, 2022
• $200 fee per application submitted
• September 7, 2022 - Stockton Housing Sites Workshop
• An online interactive community meeting to discuss future housing sites in Stockton
• September 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., meeting link at www.stocktonca.gov/ShapeStockton
• September 6, 2022 - Cooling Zones Available at Community Centers - Updated
• Extended through Friday, September 9

August 2022

• August 31, 2022 - Cooling Zones Available at City Community Centers
• September 1 through September 7
• August 25, 2022 - Van Buskirk Master Plan for Reuse Open House for the Community
• Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.
• Thursday, September 8, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• Take the Van Buskirk Park online survey
• August 15, 2022 - Cooling Zones Available at City Community Centers
• Beat the Heat - August 15 - August 19 (M-F), 9a - 8p
• August 10, 2022 - Victory Park Pool Renovation Community Survey
• Take the survey online!  Drop by and share your ideas on August 17, 6p, Victory Park. 
• August 8, 2022 - Office of Violence Prevention Data Cafe Event
• Join us! August 16, 10:00 a.m., Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.
• August 8, 2022 - Stockton Seeking Nonprofit and Community Organization Proposals
• Funding available to address COVID-related needs and build organizational capacity
• Application deadline - Noon, September 12, 2022

July 2022

• July 28, 2022 - Victory Park Pool Renovation Community Ideas Sharing
• Meet us at Victory Park and share your ideas!
• www.stocktonca.gov/VictoryParkPool
• July 13, 2022 - Council Approved Resolution Declaring Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency
• Watering regulations and requirements are effective immediately.
• www.stocktonca.gov/SaveWater
• July 8, 2022 - Ribbon Cutting & Celebration Dentoni Park Mural and Playground
• Open to the public - 6p, July 14
• July 6, 2022 - No More Overdue Charges for Children and Teen Library Printed Materials
• July 6, 2022 - State Program for Overdue Wastewater Accounts Will Benefit Thousands
• Over 11,700 Stockton wastewater customers to receive credits by August 6, 2022

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
• Construction, detours, and traffic route information
• 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
• Application Period for Fireworks Sales Permit Lottery Open Until March 31

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
• Ask Stockton Mobile App Instructions
• February 4, 2022 - Memorial Procession for Stockton Fire Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna
• Public Processional Viewing Area Map
• 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
• 2021 Closeout and 2022 Look Ahead Report
• 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

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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 9/13/2023