The City of Stockton is addressing the accumulation of trash in our local waterways with a new workboat specifically designed to remove debris and certain invasive vegetation from the water. To tackle the problem, the City is launching the McLeod Lake Cleanup Program with the dedication of a new workboat to assist with cleanup in McLeod Lake and the downtown channels.

Stockton and San Joaquin County will celebrate its 35th Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 21,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Park behind Haggin Museum. “Choose Planet over Plastics” is the theme of this area’s premier environmental event and will focus on educating local residents in taking care of our environment by sharing best practices of “choosing our planet over plastics”. Over 70 vendors will participate, including some great healthy food fare, including vegetarian and vegan options. It is a fun day for kids and families, and admission is free.

California Association Directors of Activities (CADA) presented Patty Judge, Executive Director and President of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, with the 2024 Harry Bettencourt Award. The award was presented on March 8, 2024, at the Annual CADA State Convention held in Reno, Nevada.

The Stockton State of the City will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in person at the Port of Stockton.  You definitely want to be part of the exciting festivities to hear Mayor Kevin Lincoln’s State of the City address and get an update on the State of the Port of Stockton. 

Bob Thomason, '72, along with John Noce, '53, will receive the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award of Merit when the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony takes place on Friday, Feb. 23 in a special reception and dinner in the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium on campus.

Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc. (VHB), Stockton’s non-profit housing specialist, is opening its doors to Grand View Village as residents begin moving in! Grand View Village, Grand View Village is located at 240 E. Miner Avenue in Stockton and is VHB’s newest affordable housing community located at Miner and San Joaquin Streets in downtown Stockton, California.

San Joaquin Delta College trustees have chosen Dr. Jessie Garza-Roderick, an educator of 42 years who previously oversaw the College’s expansion in the south county, to serve on Delta’s governing board.

The Oaks at Inglewood, a renowned local senior living community, is thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone—the 100th birthday of one of their cherished residents, Ms. Virginia Anderson.