Stockton City Council approved a $3 million expansion of its Flock Safety drone contract to aid police response, but the technology has drawn privacy concerns elsewhere. - The expansion was approved on March 31, 2026.
- Incumbents Padilla and Blower remain just under 50% in council races. - Lodi hosted a large Italian culture festival over the weekend.
- New Trump policy affects green card applicants; California boosts Indigenous student support. The drone program aims to improve public safety but faces ongoing debate over surveillance.