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Tom’s Used Books: A hidden gem in downtown Lodi
Across from the movie theater in downtown Lodi on School Street are the big storefront windows of “Tom’s Used Books,”where it's likely you’ll find...
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...
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...
Cafecito Lounge offers a cozy retreat in Lodi
Nestled inside the easy-to-miss Wine Country Plaza mall, the family-owned and operated Cafecito Lounge prides itself on providing coffee, community, and comfort.
Cafecito Lounge is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Papapavlo’s expansion to Lodi booms with business
In a melting pot like Stockton, there are many family-owned eating establishments. Established back in 1989, Papapavlo’s is a Mediterranean bistro and bar operating...
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...
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...
Hatch fosters creativity in Stockton
Hatch Workshop has made a space where artistry, innovation, and healing meet. For the past eight years, this makerspace has served as a sanctuary...
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,...
Local clubs help runner’s find ‘high’
Ever heard of runner's high? It’s described as a euphoric feeling experienced by some runners after running for a long period of time. It’s...
Bus riders caution safety on commutes
When ZjaZja Williams, a Tracy resident and student, recounts her stories of her experiences commuting to Delta College via bus, her body gets tense,...
Unlocking creativity through movement
For Aliza Paulino, dance is an outlet not just for creativity but for stress relief.
“Dance is definitely a great outlet to with all like...
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...
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...
