A beloved celebration of Italian culture is returning to the region this summer, and it promises a full day of flavor, music, tradition, and family fun. Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, bringing the community together for a lively event packed with entertainment, activities, and some of the area’s favorite Italian food.

There are some events that feel less like a date on the calendar and more like a scene from a summer movie. Runabouts on the River is one of them.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and country-pop icon LeAnn Rimes is headed to Stockton for a special one-night performance at the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, June 5—giving local fans a chance to hear some of the most recognizable hits of the last three decades in an intimate, landmark venue.

San Joaquin County has launched the Spark Relief Grant Program under its LIFT Initiative to help small businesses offset the lingering financial impacts of COVID-19.