Pulse of 209
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 eye
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Pleasanton gym thrives in wake of pandemic
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John Hurney, co-owner of The Resistance Fitness Center at 3283 Bernal Ave. in Pleasanton, never intended to open a gym. When pandemic restrictions were at their most severe, he led socially distanced outdoor training sessions. He was determined...
National Guard service complicated by pandemic
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Michael Watson Delta College student originally enlisted into the military in December 2019 but was ineligible. He was able to enlist into the army...
Diagnosis doesn’t stop Stockton woman
COVID-19 became a source of stress in many lives. People felt the constant anxiety and fear of not knowing whether they would get the virus every time they made a...
Pandemic derails university experience
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While university life can be stressful and challenging, campus activities typically make up for the hardships of college. The past 14 months, however, have...
Web designer finds silver lining
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Gabriel Serafini is the owner of Serafini Studios web design business and he’s seen a positive impact on his business from COVID-19 due to...
Hanalima Creation shifts gears to succeed during pandemic
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Hanalima Creation is a Polynesian-based shop owned and managed by Teresa Guerra.
Back in 1995, working for a woman who danced Polynesian dances for weddings,...
Connections stave off isolation for senior
The COVID-19 pandemic took the everyday life of Midge Robinson and turned it upside down. Instead of succumbing to the massive changes, Robinson took an introspective approach to life and...
