North Valley Review

09/01/2026

For decades, residents of a Stockton waterfront RV park have considered the property home. Now, the state says they were never supposed to live there permanently, and more than 60 people are facing an uncertain future.

09/01/2026

Stockton City Clerk Katherine Roland has submitted her resignation, effective Sept. 26, following weeks of uncertainty over her position and closed-session discussions about leadership of the City Clerk’s Office.

In her resignation letter, obtained by Stocktonia, Roland said she will work from home from Sept. 1 through Sept. 26 to wrap up pending projects while clerk staff continue providing services on-site. She said she would remain available to assist with the transition to her replacement.

Roland also recommended that the city contact the California Municipal Clerks Association for advice on qualified candidates who could serve on an interim basis.

The resignation letter does not state why Roland is leaving.

Her departure follows a tumultuous summer for the office responsible for administering Stockton elections and maintaining the city’s official records.

Three councilmembers sought a special closed-session meeting July 31 to discuss possible “discipline/dismissal/release” of the city clerk, according to emails Stocktonia obtained.

Councilmember Michele Padilla initiated the request. Councilmember Brando Villapudua replied 10 minutes later that he concurred, and Councilmember Mariela Ponce later added her support.

Padilla’s email requested a 9 a.m. Aug. 3 meeting with one closed-session item identifying the position under discussion as “City Clerk.” Villapudua replied, “I concur with Councilmember Padilla.”

The requested Aug. 3 meeting did not take place. Mayor Christina Fugazi later called a similar special closed session for Aug. 4 that included personnel matters involving possible discipline, dismissal or release of a public employee and appointment of a city clerk. The meeting was canceled before the council convened.

Roland characterized the July 31 effort as retaliation in emails Stocktonia obtained.

Read more here: https://stocktonia.org/news/local-government/2026/08/31/stockton-city-clerk-katherine-roland-resigns-amid-city-hall-turmoil/

08/31/2026

They are scheduled to have this meeting but it seems probable they will break out into fist fights.

Stockton City Council members will also considering a new three-year economic development plan focused on downtown growth.

08/31/2026

A Stockton man is sharing the pursuit of his own proof of life.

08/30/2026

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Miguel Tambriz Sohom, a father and farmworker who family says was trying to build a better future.

08/29/2026

BREAKING NEWS: CITY CLERK ROLAND RESIGNS

After some confusion over whether her departure was temporary, Stockton City Clerk Katherine Roland has submitted her 30 day notice of resignation. Roland was already on leave, and two closed session meetings failed to result in the appointment of someone to officially serve in the role during her absence.

The absence of a City Clerk is a major issue for any city, especially given the Clerk’s responsibilities involving elections and the accusations Roland made against Mayor Fugazi’s Public Information Officer, Jason Teramoto. The Clerk is responsible for handling various elements of Stockton’s upcoming elections, overseeing regular City Council meetings, and performing many of the legal and administrative duties required for the city’s daily operations.

This permanent resignation of Katherine Roland, one of Stockton’s charter officers, once again highlights the dysfunction at City Hall. After a year of constant leadership changes and investigations involving former City Manager Steve Colangelo, the appointment of his permanent replacement, Johnny Ford, was seemingly celebrated as a step toward stability. Ford has served without major controversy since January.

However, the continued uncertainty surrounding the city’s other charter officers, the City Attorney and City Clerk, can only reinforce the public’s belief that the infighting and accusations described in two civil grand jury reports about turmoil within Stockton’s government were extremely accurate.

P.S.

I just wanna give a shout out to Stockton News for getting the actual resignation letter submitted on a Friday night.

08/28/2026

With mayoral spokesperson Jason Teramoto under fire amid allegations of attempted election interference, some members of the Stockton City Council want to reconsider his appointment.

But his position is cemented in the City Charter, so the council has no authority to remove him, Interim City Attorney Donald Larkin says.

In a one-page staff report for the Aug. 18 City Council meeting, Vice Mayor Jason Lee and Councilmember Mario Enríquez requested a discussion to evaluate a resolution, passed unanimously in December, that put Teramoto in his $106,000-a-year job.

Teramoto was selected to fill the vacant position of public information officer for Mayor Christina Fugazi. The city charter allows Stockton’s mayor to appoint employees to that office with the “advice and consent” of the council. It further states that appointees serve at the pleasure of the mayor.

Larkin noted, however, that council consent is a condition of the PIO’s initial appointment — not something councilmembers can later withdraw to remove an employee.

Read more here: https://stocktonia.org/news/local-government/2026/08/28/jason-teramoto-stockton-employment-under-fire/

08/27/2026

Yay for the New Chick-fil-A!

A lot of people were probably hoping for a new small business instead of another chain restaurant. The reality is that opening a restaurant is extremely difficult and risky. This Chick-fil-A, however, is almost certain to succeed because people love it.

Fast food workers also earn much better wages than they did ten years ago. This location is locally owned and operated by April Farage, who has called Stockton home for decades. The company shared the following statement in a press release:

Locally Owned and Operated

“After calling Stockton home for the last 25 years, it’s incredibly meaningful to have the opportunity to continue serving this community with care,” said Farage. “Opening a second Chick-fil-A restaurant allows us to expand that commitment by creating more opportunities for Team Members, welcome more Guests with genuine hospitality and continue investing in the people and organizations that make Stockton a special place.”

So head down there and grab some chicken tenders with the special sauce. The lemonade and those little nuggets of ice are also perfect for a hot summer day.

08/27/2026

At a time when the workforce needs more dental hygienists, air conditioning repair technicians and welders, a San Joaquin County-based lawmaker is leading an effort to muster more funds for vocational education.

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, D-Stockton, said San Joaquin County schools will receive an additional $4.2 million for career technical education programs. The funding became available after state education officials agreed to fully distribute all $450 million in state-approved CTE funds to eligible school districts in this latest round of funding.

The infusion will be used to train students in specialized skills for careers that go beyond what is possible with a high school diploma alone.

Read more here: https://stocktonia.org/news/education/2026/08/24/san-joaquin-county-schools-job-training-funds/

08/27/2026