The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to shine a spotlight on the businesses, professionals, nonprofit leaders, and community volunteers who help keep Stockton moving forward.

South Stockton parks are getting ready for a greener, cooler future. San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation has announced a new partnership with Little Manila Rising to plant and maintain more than 1,000 new trees over the next three to five years in County-operated parks throughout the Stockton area. The effort will focus on improving shade, restoring tree canopy, and bringing more community activity back into local parks.

A powerful celebration of recovery, perseverance, and second chances is coming to downtown Stockton as the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin honors 245 individuals graduating from its Collaborative Courts programs.

First Tee San Joaquin is preparing for a busy 2026 season filled with youth golf camps, family-friendly tournaments, seasonal tours and opportunities for kids and teens to build confidence both on and off the course.

In the heart of Downtown Stockton, The Golden Rose Barbershop is doing more than cutting hair. It is preserving a piece of local history while helping shape the personality and pride of downtown today.

San Joaquin County neighborhood parks are getting ready for a brighter summer. San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $100,000 grant through Trust for Public Land’s Central Valley Park Access and Activation Grant to launch Parks After Dark, a new pilot program designed to bring free evening activities, recreation, wellness programs, and community gatherings to select neighborhood parks in Stockton.

Stockton residents are invited to roll up their sleeves, plant trees, create art, and help beautify one of the city’s public spaces during a special community event at Louis Park next month.

A beloved celebration of Italian culture is returning to the region this summer, and it promises a full day of flavor, music, tradition, and family fun. Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, bringing the community together for a lively event packed with entertainment, activities, and some of the area’s favorite Italian food.

Art lovers in Stockton have a new reason to stop by the University of the Pacific this month. The Reynolds Gallery is now presenting “Echoes in Creation,” the annual senior and junior art and graphic design showcase featuring impressive student work from Pacific’s emerging artists and designers. The exhibition opened Tuesday, April 7, and the community is invited to a special celebration reception on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stockton audiences should get ready for an evening of laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments when comedian and magician Justin Willman brings his One for the Ages Tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, August 22.