After a full day of head-to-head Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) battles, Sebastian Ledesma took first place in the Senior Division at the 2014/2015 Pokémon City Championships in Elk Grove, CA. Along with the coveted title and City Championship trophy, Sebastian earned valuable Championship Points that count toward a potential invitation to compete at the 2015 Pokémon World Championships. In addition, players that achieve a top Championship Points ranking after the 2015 Spring Regional Championships in May will earn Travel Awards to compete at the 2015 Pokémon U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis next summer.

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure, or are over the age of 60, you are at risk and should have your kidneys checked.

With friends and family present, new San Joaquin Delta College trustees Catherine Mathis, M.D., and student Richard Vasquez, were sworn in at Delta’s Tuesday, December 9 board meeting. In addition, trustee Janet Rivera, who ran unopposed in Area 3, North Stockton, renewed her oath of office. San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge, José L. Alva, administered the oaths.

The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders and AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have been loaned goaltender Kent Simpson by the Thunder's NHL affiliate.

The Stockton Thunder lose their seventh-straight road contest as the Alaska Aces defeat the Thunder 3-1 Sunday night in Anchorage. Despite a 34 save performance from Shane Owen and a power-play goal from Ryan Constant, the Thunder could not generate enough offense to overtake the home team. 

On Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m., the Weston Ranch Library presents Homework Helpers. Weston Ranch Library will have qualified and approved education volunteers to help students in grades K-5th with their homework.

Stockton Symphony presents Holiday Pops with guest artist: Lisa Vroman, soprano and guest chorales: Stockton Chorale and Stockton Youth Chorale.

Heart attacks spike during the winter holidays.

The holiday season is a time to build lifelong memories, bond together and reconnect with loved ones, friends, and neighbors. It is also a time to learn about the wonderful holiday traditions from throughout the world.