Pulse of 209
Mental health takes a hit during quarantine isolation
Delta College student Alexis Janneh talks about the struggles of managing school, bills, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My mental health wasn't always...
Walmart takes precautions to protect customers, employees
From plastic barriers to maximum headcounts, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the country is approaching the act of shopping.
At the beginning of...
Game store pivots to serve customers
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in Stockton early last year, GameStop on Hammer Lane had to close until further notice.
Despite being a chain,...
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...
Web designer finds silver lining
https://youtu.be/bZ7kTQbgv6E
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...
Wedding florist ensures couples’ big days remain special through pandemic
Wedding Flowers Love a small flower shop business owned by Brenda Gomez.
This business started around seven years ago as a simple gesture. Gomez liked...
Calm during uncertainty necessary as approach to pandemic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXZdFRohc0A
The virus continues to spread.
My family and I continue to witness the difference in our daily lives because many essential supplies are necessary for...
Teacher says children are hardest hit in pandemic year
Tray Robinson, is the GLSEN 2020 teacher of the year and he has observed who has been hit hardest in the pandemic - our...
Quality of online education questioned as pandemic stretches on
Initially like many other students, Alexyss Knab thought Covid-19 would be gone before she knew it. As she came to find out that in...
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...
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...
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...
National Guard service complicated by pandemic
https://youtu.be/ohTOY1qcV1U
Michael Watson Delta College student originally enlisted into the military in December 2019 but was ineligible. He was able to enlist into the army...
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...
Nurse gives insight into COVID-19 pandemic
Maria Morales, a registered nurse for San Joaquin County, has some thoughts and tips on how to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19...
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...
COVID-19 scare takes essential worker’s health, wellness to dark place
“My sore throat was severe, it was hurting me, I couldn't even talk … I was having diarrhea, I couldn't eat, I was nauseous,...
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...
Finding ways to cope with stress over pandemic
I Interviewed Rebecca Reed not knowing what she is fully going through during this pandemic. I asked her what her life has been like...
Continued health implications, productivity factors in pandemic conversations
More than two million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally as of April 15. The United States is at nearly 796,000 cases and...
