Nestled in the 258 acre Micke Grove Park just south of Lodi, California is the San Joaquin Historical Society and Museum. With eight large exhibit buildings packed with agricultural, Native American, pioneer and Gold Rush history, and four historic buildings including the Charles Weber Cottage dating to 1847 and the Calaveras School, 1866, it's one of the state's best historical museums.

Within the large park you'll also find the stunning Japanese Gardens, the Fun Town Amusement Park, the Micke Grove Zoo, surrounded by lots of picnic areas placed amongst stately Valley Oaks.

Delta Center for the Arts Concerts for Kids program in partnership with The Brubeck Institute presents jazzREACH Metta Quintet and The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. Program funding is provided by the Stockton Arts Commission Arts Endowment Grant, San Joaquin Delta College Division of Arts and Communication, and The Brubeck Institute.

The Stockton Ports, in conjunction with the Stockton Convention and Visitors Bureau, have announced that Banner Island Ballpark will be the official host for the 2014 West Coast Conference Baseball Championship.

The San Joaquin County Fair Board of Directors announced today that it has hired Kelly Olds as its Chief Executive Officer.

The Stockton Ports, California League Affiliate of the 2013 AL West Champion Oakland Athletics are pleased to announce the release of their 2014 Promotional Calendar.

The Thunder were unable to pull within 8 points of the Pacific Division Leading Ontario Reign on home ice Sunday after the Southern California side beat the Thunder by a final score of 5-2

 Swimming their final meet of the 2013-14 regular season, the Tiger swim team took home a handful of event victories en route to a split of action against UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Jan. 25. For the women, the Tigers defeated LMU, 161-98, while falling to UC Santa Barbara, 156-105. On the men's side, the Gauchos came away with the win, 183-79, over the Tigers. Outside of Pacific, UCSB took the 189-70 win over LMU in women's swimming action.

The Stockton Ports are happy to announce that 14 Fireworks shows will take place at Banner Island Ballpark during the 2014 season, an increase of two shows from the 2013 season.

Junior League of San Joaquin County's enormous "Twice is Nice" Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds (1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA) Mark your calendars!