Extremely high temperatures are expected Wednesday through Saturday of this week. City of Stockton Arnold Rue and Van Buskirk Community Centers will be open as cooling zones for those who need to escape the heat.

Read to Me, Stockton is proud to announce that First 5 California--in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library--is providing funding to expand Read to Me, Stockton! by 4500 children! They have always had the financial support of First 5 San Joaquin, but this new funding allows them to truly grow their project.

San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) will be distributing mosquitofish free to residents of all cities and surrounding rural areas within San Joaquin County. “Mosquitofish play an important role in mosquito prevention. They are used for existing water sources including ornamental ponds, abandoned or neglected swimming pools, water features, and animal water troughs,” said Aaron Devencenzi, Public Information Officer with the District. “This event is held during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week,” said Devencenzi.

The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s (District) mosquito surveillance system has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in three separate samples of mosquitoes found in the City of Stockton.

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce CEO Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr. announced he will be retiring effective July 21, 2021 after 22 years of service at the helm of the Stockton Chamber. Timm Quinn will serve as Interim CEO of the Stockton Chamber upon Wilhoit’s retirement.

H2O Excursions, Stockton’s premiere water-sport rental center, is pleased to announce their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new location opening at Village West Marina & Resort. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 8:30am at 6649 Embarcadero Drive, on the lawn to the right as you enter the Marina. Celebratory refreshments and small bites will be available following the ribbon cutting.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Membership has voted in 4 new members to serve a 3 year board term from June 2021 – June 2024.  The new Chamber Board Members will be sworn in virtually on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:30pm.

Weber Point fountain - the City's popular interactive water feature at the Weber Point Events Center - will reopen for the 2021 season beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021. Completely rebuilt and completed in 2020, the fountain features new spray patterns. The fountain will operate following state guidance for water parks under the State of California Blueprint for a Safer Economy; San Joaquin County is currently in the Red Tier 2. Fountain hours are 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. daily and will require small groups using the fountain for shorter intervals of play. Parking in the adjacent parking lot, where Miner Ave. meets Center St., is limited to two hours per vehicle.

Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation (AJARF) is proud to announce the Spring 2021 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These three organizations connect with the AJARF’s mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

March ushers in Women's History Month and this year Delta College will be celebrating "Creative Women" digitally, starting with an exhibition by eight artists who share a connection to life in Stockton and to creating art.