The Nominating Committee of the Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America has selected you as a Distinguished Citizen Honoree for 2013!
Stockton Filipino Center Plaza is helping in relief efforts to the areas affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. They are accepting clothes, canned goods, first aid kits, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and antibiotic ointments (unopened). Drop off is at the Filipino Center Plaza, 6 West Main Street, 9 am - 4 pm, November 14 - 21, except Sunday. 209-466-3940
Lighted boats on the Stockton Channel will not be the only twinkling sights in downtown this year. In 2013 Downtown Stockton Alliance decorated trees and lamp posts along Weber Avenue and in the Janet Leigh (Cinema) Plaza with strings of long lasting LED lights. Visitors and movie goers will be able to enjoy the festive decorations right next to the brightly lit dome of the Downtown Cineplex & IMAX. Right across the street at Weber Point, a towering lit up Christmas tree has also become an annual tradition compliments of the Mayor. The tree will light up the park every night through the Season.
29th Annual Trout Bout set for this Saturday, November 16
Approximately 2,700 lbs. of Rainbow Trout will be planted this week in preparation for the 29th Annual Trout Bout on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton. The event, sponsored by Duraflame, will feature 1,500 lbs. of one to two-lb. Trout and 200 lbs. of trophy-size fish already planned for the tournament, plus another 1,000 lbs. planted by the California Dept. of Fish and Game.
Daniel Arreola’s artistic plea to “Be a Hero” by registering to be an organ and tissue donation has captured judges’ attention as the third place winner in the California Transplant Donor Network’s Holiday Card Art Contest.
Brand continues aggressive, strategic expansion plans and remains the fastest-growing full size health club franchise in the United States
The Stockton Planet Fitness offers high quality cardio and strength equipment, a 30-minute express circuit and 12 minute ab-circuit, numerous flat screen televisions, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, massage chairs*, Hydro-massage beds*, and a Total Body Enhancement booth*. Like most clubs in the Planet Fitness chain, the Stockton location will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Forward Brayden Irwin returns to Stockton after playing 5 games with Comets in AHL.
The AHL’s Utica Comets have released Brayden Irwin from his professional tryout contract, meaning the forward will return to Stockton. Irwin played in 5 games with the Comets, registering 0 points after being called up to the AHL on October 25th.
The Ports Welcome New Manager Ryan Christenson
The Stockton Ports have announced their field staff for the 2014 season in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics. Former Major League Baseball outfielder, Ryan Christenson, will enter his first season as manager for the Ports. Joining him are pitching coach John Wasdin, hitting coach Brian McArn, and athletic trainer Travis Tims.
The San Francisco Bulls scored a late third period goal to hand the Thunder their third loss on the year.
Despite continuing to showcase the league’s best power play, the Thunder fell to the San Francisco Bulls Monday night at Stockton Arena by a score of 3-2.