A vending machine full of Labubus and Crybabies? Pop Mart arrives in Modesto
Fans of the popular collectible toy retailer Pop Mart — maker of Labubus and other hot collectible toys — no longer will have to drive out of Modesto to get the latest figurines and plushies, or worry if they are authentic. On Friday, Oct. 10, Vintage Faire Mall installed a Robo Shop vending machine that dispenses...
Stockton to be first California school district to offer ethnic studies as new lens...
The Stockton Unified School District is making additions to how U.S. History is taught, with pioneering efforts to include ethnic studies as an alternative for students.
City of Tracy Hosts Youth Triathalon
On September 20, 2025, Tracy Parks and Recreation Department held the Tri at the Triangle Youth Triathlon at Dr. Powers Park where the kids get to show off their skills and have fun at the same time. Parents at the event explain their stance on the triathlon. “I told them...
ARC Volleyball Faces Tough Loss Against San Joaquin Delta College
American River College’s women’s volleyball lost at home against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs on Oct. 10. After a tough battle by ARC and relentless offense from the Mustangs, the Beavers lost 1-3. The first set began with a strong start from the Mustangs, with SJDC immediately...
Halloween with the Lincoln Trojans
Stockton- For Halloween at Lincoln High School many Trojans celebrate by dressing up with their costumes at school to show their creativity and bring out their pride. The school also has a haunted house which provides a fun and scary experience. The LHS drama Club will present their haunted house October 23-25, 2025...
Feel the Rush with Stan State Clubs
Stan State offers many different clubs for students of all interests. Whether students want to be more involved in a community or explore new interests and skills, there’s a club out there for them. Each club caters to different students’ needs and interests, making each of them unique, so don’t be shy to get...
‘Más Que Enough’ shows off Latine student voices
Delta College students shared films, poetry and personal stories exploring Latino identity Oct. 1 at the Dreamers Success Center during “Más Que Enough,” a Latine Heritage Month event. The event addressed feelings that students and faculty share of not being part of a greater collective, whether because...
The Time When CSC Live 2025 Was Held in Downtown Stockton
This year’s Annual CodeStack Conference Live took place here in Downtown Stockton. It is a three-day event where each year, hundreds of educators from California and beyond come to CSC Live to network, learn, and grow in the work they do for students. This event was a great achievement for Codestack – with many...
‘She’s home:’ Portrait of a beloved Filipina American historian now lives in Delta College...
Under the morning’s slow glow, Gloria Ragasa crossed through the heart of San Joaquin Delta College, following winding footpaths in search of the campus’s forum plaza. Ragasa, accompanied by her husband, Eugenio, arrived just minutes before the start of last weekend’s portrait dedication – a ceremony honoring...
Eye-opening tour by Modesto City Schools helps students connect with HBCUs
When she was a senior at Modesto High School, Daijah Briley was set to attend Sacramento State. But after taking a tour of historically Black colleges and universities, she decided to attend Clark Atlanta University. Briley is one of 28 students who have gone on to attend an HBCU after the Modesto City...

















