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Honoring the land, one photo at a time
On the early morning of March 14 in the rural countryside of Live Oak, about 55 minutes north of Sacramento, Jordan Burkart, a recent...
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...
SK Donuts: What’s inside the pink box?
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In the corner of StoneWood Shopping Center located on 8626 N. Lower Sacramento Road, is a donut shop called SK Donut owned by Pagna...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One Night Only: Trucker Dad Returns With Live Performance
Are we ready ready?”
Steve “Smalltown” Littleton, frontman and self-described “boss” of dormant Stockton punk band Trucker Dad is pensively checking his bandmates and the...
Family business finds success in Downtown Lodi
Located in downtown Lodi on W. Pine St, across from the F&M Bank, is a restaurant opened by a family from Bakersfield.
El Pazcifico is...
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...
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...
Behind the Tools: A sneak peek into one of Stockton’s automotive repair shops
As power tools echo from wall to wall, the smell of paint, dust and chemicals invades your nose.
Dream Finish Auto Works, a family owned...
Children’s Home of Stockton offers support for independence
Housing arrangements. Job searches. Financial stress. Nobody is more stressed than a 19-to-22-year old who thinks they’re running out of time.
That’s often the case...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
