Food lovers across the region are invited to grab a seat at the table as Stockton Restaurant Week makes its much-anticipated return January 16 through January 25. Now in its 16th year, the 10-day celebration shines a spotlight on Stockton’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene with special fixed-price menus offered at restaurants throughout the city.

Dozens of Stockton families experienced an early holiday boost thanks to a generous community donation led by Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers in partnership with Stockton 209 Cares, a local nonprofit serving underserved families across San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County is strengthening its commitment to keeping children safe on local roadways thanks to a $271,441 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Safe Kids Coalition. The funding will support the County’s Child Passenger Safety Program from October 2025 through September 2026 .

Downtown Stockton is set for a night of nonstop laughter this spring as comedians Concrete and Jerry Garcia bring their nationally touring show, That’s Not Me, to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, March 14, 2026 .

San Joaquin County is taking a major step toward the future of its parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities with the development of a comprehensive Ten-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The Stockton City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive new street vendor ordinance, marking a major milestone for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and neighborhood vitality throughout the city. The ordinance was approved on December 16, 2025, and formally announced by the City of Stockton this week.

Stockton will honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces members with a Blue Star Memorial Marker Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony at the University of the Pacific on Friday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m., at 265 W. Knoles Way.

The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and celebration — and across the globe, those celebrations take on beautifully unique forms. A new website, WorldHolidayTraditions.com, invites readers to step beyond familiar customs and discover how people in more than 43 countries celebrate the season through food, music, and time-honored traditions.

A Stockton family is set to receive a life-changing gift just before the holidays, as Fabian’s Collision Center prepares to donate its 10th refurbished vehicle through the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides® program.

Stockton is gearing up for a heart-pounding night of horsepower, roaring engines, and gravity-defying stunts as the Monster X Tour rolls into Adventist Health Arena for two action-packed shows on February 7, 2026 (1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.).