Photographer flashes forward to look back
By Jason Stephenson
With a normal room inside her normal house, Katie Smith does something extraordinary on a regular basis: snapping photos for a living...
Delta programs go over the importance of agriculture
By J.J. Mosby
The day begins at dawn for most farmers in the area. They’re going into their fields, checking the crops, and evaluating their...
Sushi joint finds new life in Modesto
By Acen Yang
Residing in the City of Water, Wealth, Contentment and Health, stands Modesto Sukiyaki. Throughout three decades in operation, the eatery has established...
East Stockton diner, coffee shop unites community with food
By Neftaly Ruvalcaba
Located on Mariposa Road this, family-owned a western styled diner recently celebrated their 68th anniversary.
Dorothy Clare was born on a farm in...
Lathrop church helps those in need
Food donations given to Lathrop community
By Joe Romero
In a small town called Lathrop that is only known for not being heard of and for...
Drycleaners a hidden gem of Stockton vintage shopping
By Anthony Vang
Drycleaners: What would one think about if they heard this word? You may think of a laundry shop to wash and dry...
Stockton Esthetician creates a new look in the blink of an...
Mia Roque unlocks the doors to reveal her pink decorated retreat to get ready for her first client of the morning.
She turns on...
Bowling leagues bring good times with good friends
Bowling is an occasional night out with friends for some, a small hobby for others. For a select group however, bowling is more than...
Diana Hernandez balances life as business owner, mother
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By Maria Martinez
Diana Hernandez, born and raised in Stockton, is an insurance business owner and a proud Latina business woman who learned how...
Stockton entrepreneur crafts custom rugs
By Sammy Jimenez
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Erik Sandoval, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, is Stockton’s most experienced custom rug designer, and most local residents aren’t aware of the creativity lying...
Downtown Stockton gathering spot brings together coffee, community
By Ashley Hallinan
The smell of roasting coffee while driving down Center Street, near Downtown Stockton, draws patrons into The Well.
The establishment offers a place...
Stockton’s Bike Life: Finding the balance
By Alexandra Loreth
You hear them before you see them. Boomboxes blaring, kids yelling in excitement, cars honking, spectators cheering them on.
Once a week in...
Stockton’s La Floral builds beautiful arrangements
By Eduardo Pineda
Floral businesses have always been a great place to get arrangements for any occasion.
When receiving a floral arrangement, it always gives a...
Tracy Animal Shelter helps find warm homes for fluffy hearts
By Jason Stephenson
Everybody loves pets, right? Have you ever stopped to think about how you get your own adorable creature to bond with? Perhaps...
The buzz about bees: Pollinators in the 209
By Ariana Mallery
Cherie Sintes-Glover’s holds a core memory of when she first took an interest in beekeeping
“When I was a little girl, my father...
A guide to gaming in the San Joaquin County
By Jahdai Spikes
The board game community has grown significantly over the past few years, a great deal due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people...
Creative minds thinking about junk and treasure
Creativity has sparked two Stockton individuals to spread their creativity to the community with a lot of determination and pretty junk
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By Aaliyah Gonzales
Patti Crowder...
Classic cuts of Stockton’s Black Label
By Christina Goodman
When a patron walks into Black Label Artistry, located at 1313 N. Center St. in downtown Stockton, they’re greeted with music blasting,...