In response to recent media scrutiny, the City of Stockton has issued the following joint statement to clarify the facts surrounding its short-term consulting contract with Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore. The press release outlines the contract’s cost, purpose, and outcomes — emphasizing transparency, strategic leadership, and regional cooperation during a critical transition period for Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo.

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation continue to invest in the future of Linden youth with the announcement of their 2025 scholarship recipients—along with a big expansion in generosity.

We stand in solidarity with all immigrant and migrant communities and reaffirm our commitment to protecting human rights, promoting equity, and resisting any efforts to divide our communities through fear and misinformation. Los Angeles will continue to be a city of refuge, resistance, and resilience.

The SPEARS CARS Tour West series heads to the Stockton 99 Speedway on Saturday June 7, bringing along the best drivers from across the West Coast. 

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is holding the ALL RISE 2025 Summer Book Club from June 3rd, to September 3rd, 2025. The 2025 summer reading program challenges readers to choose a grade-level book from our lists and READ! The Book Club was launched in the summer of 2023 with approximately 150 readers and tripled in size in 2024.

We are writing to share news of a leadership transition at PREVAIL. After years of dedicated service, our Chief Executive Officer, Krista Fiser, has stepped down from her role to step into another key position
of leadership within our community. While we will miss her presence at PREVAIL, we are thrilled that her passion for advocacy and systems-level change will continue to make an impact beyond our walls. Her transition is a testament to her ongoing commitment to building safer, more equitable communities — and we look forward to continued collaboration in her new capacity.

Aaron Judge, Captain of the New York Yankees and Founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the May 2025 ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $3,000. These organizations connect with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), in partnership with Mountain Valley Health Plan, has announced the return of its Health Careers Scholarship Program for 2025—an initiative aimed at investing in the next generation of local health care leaders.

Stockton native Bill Hobin and Phil Johnson revitalize the iconic Pacific Storage building into a modern self storage facility

San Joaquin Delta College will celebrate its 90th annual Commencement ceremony this Thursday, May 15, with more than 1,000 students expected to attend and be celebrated for their hard work and perseverance.