A Stockton neighborhood with a long history of resilience is getting a special boost this Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Jason Lee will join the Sierra Vista Resident Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for their beloved Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway — and he’s bringing a meaningful gift with him.

After years of grassroots organizing and community persistence, Midtown neighbors are celebrating a major victory for pedestrian safety: the long-requested HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal at Pershing Avenue and Rose Street will officially be activated Wednesday, November 19 at 11 AM.

Get ready, Stockton. One of the biggest names in stand-up is coming back to town — and this time, he’s bringing the cameras with him.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, announced it has completed an extensive investigation into unauthorized activity discovered on its computer network, confirming that an outside individual accessed certain court systems late last year.

Caltrans will present a major update on the long-running Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project to the Stockton City Council’s Community Improvement and Crime Prevention Committee on Wednesday, November 19, at 3:30 p.m. The briefing is expected to give residents and city leaders the clearest look yet at how the multi-year bridge replacement project is progressing and what comes next.

On Monday, November 3, members of the Stockton City Council rolled up their sleeves alongside local elected officials to volunteer at the Emergency Food Bank on Scotts Avenue. From 11 a.m. to noon, city leaders helped sort, pack, and distribute food to families in need — a visible show of solidarity during a time of financial strain for many households affected by delays in federal CalFresh and EBT benefits.

Long gone are the fire trucks and hoses used to extinguish the TCU September Lightning Complex fire. The work, however, is far from over in keeping Tuolumne County communities safe from hazards. Yellow fire hoses have now been replaced by green tubes installed by the California Conservation Corps.

New York Yankees Captain Aaron Judge is continuing his mission to inspire and uplift the next generation through his nonprofit, the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. The foundation has announced the October 2025 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $3,000 to support programs that help children and youth become responsible citizens and reach their full potential.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has announced Linden High School’s Abigail Coussons as the 2025 ATHENA Youth Leadership Award recipient, honoring her outstanding service, academic excellence, and leadership that uplifts others in her school and community.

University of the Pacific is celebrating another major milestone in higher education. The university’s Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Online program has been recognized as one of the Top Five programs in California for 2026, ranking #4 statewide, according to MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org.