Free sandbags and filling stations will be available in Stockton on Friday and Saturday due to possible heavy rains in the forecast. 

City officials cautioned residents who experienced flooding or high waters during the 2022-23 winter storms to prepare for the rainy season in advance.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.