Stonum Vineyards and Winery is an all-hands-on-deck jewel in Lodi
Stonum Vineyards and Winery on Alpine Road is part of what makes Lodi special. Family owned and operated; small and unspoiled; charming and welcoming. Recently, I visited Stonum for the first time and was treated to warm hospitality, beautiful grounds and delicious wines. The Stonum family’s roots in Lodi date...
‘I Came Home Different’: What They Don’t Tell You About Life After Service
This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. They told me boot camp would be hard. They told me combat zones would change me. They told me the streets would be dangerous when I pinned...
Stockton students awarded Women in California Leadership Minerva Scholarships
Stockton teenagers Alejandra Garibay Ordaz and Julissa Nuñez were announced as recipients of the Women in California Leadership (WiCL) Minerva Scholarship, in an announcement from Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom. The Minerva scholarship was established by WiCL and provides scholarship funds to select “women of...
Lodi Fire Foundation turns to community to support local fire stations
The Lodi Fire Foundation has launched a new campaign, seeking community support to help fund local fire stations.
Stockton Gamer Festival, a ‘go-to source for all things gamers need,’ coming to San...
From collectibles to trading cards and video games, the Stockton Gamer Festival is set to have it all this weekend. The Stockton Gamer Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-July 27, at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds at 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton. "Whether you want to...
Grayson’s community park is 20 years old. Here’s what residents say it needs
When Stanislaus County opened Grayson’s United Community Center and Park 20 years ago, it was a game-changer for a community with almost no resources. But now, the hand-me-down play equipment and pockmarked soccer fields no longer meet the community’s needs. John X Mataka, a longtime community leader in Grayson, said...
Apex predator hops into California home’s yard and onto recycling bins. See it
An apex predator was spotted on home surveillance video after hopping a fence into a California home’s yard — and using some recycling bins as a personal staircase. The Brentwood Police Department shared the video to its Instagram account on July 22. “This morning, a mountain lion was spotted near a residential home...
Things to do this weekend in Stockton: July 26–27
SCT Jr’s – The Wizard of Oz. Dates: July 26 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | July 27 at 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. Location: Stockton Civic Theatre, 2312 Rosemarie Ln., Stockton. Dorothy, Toto and friends take the stage in this youth production of the beloved classic. Presented by Stockton Civic Theatre’s junior program, this full-scale...
Stockton community rallies for beloved BBQ owner battling cancer
Don King, owner of Fat City Brew & BBQ in Stockton, sits with long-time friend Julia Romero during a fundraiser event as he battles cancer.
Stockton Unified settles lawsuit connected to air filtration scandal
Stockton Unified School District trustees agreed this week to settle litigation with two firms involved with an ultraviolet light air purification units in a deal that state financial investigators described as flawed if not illegal. The district’s Board of Trustees voted at its Tuesday meeting to receive $3.75...
