When it comes landing big-name acts in entertainment, Stockton isn’t getting a standing ovation.
The scandal emerging over how Stockton forked over $50,000 to make up for a promoter’s expected losses on a Wild ‘N Out Live performance featuring Vice Mayor Jason Lee in the cast offers a window into the city’s struggles in trying to lure top acts to its theater and arena.
The head of the events management firm that handles the city’s five entertainment venues painted Stockton as a tough sell to a City Council committee when it comes to bringing top talent for live performances…