The Thunder (@StocktonThunder), a proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders, announced today that defenseman Ryan Constant has signed with the team for the 2013-14 ECHL season. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Gary Putnam, a former chaplain at University of the Pacific, will transform himself into the American author and humorist, Mark Twain.

In an effort to further implement the idea of a "clean and green" downtown, friendly towards walkers and cyclers, Downtown Stockton Alliance have purchased five Polaris Ranger Electric Vehicles. These EVs are used by the DSA's trained operators to move staff, equipment, and make deliveries throughout downtown.

Construction activity in Stockton. Move Over or Slow Down.  It's the Law! Slow For the Cone Zone.

The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, has acquired forwards Brayden Irwin and Shawn O’Donnell from the Florida Everblades in exchange for defenseman Mike Little and the ECHL contract rights of Tony DeHart, head coach and Director of Hockey Operations Rich Kromm announced today.

The Stockton Symphony presents a concert in their Music Beyond Borders series on Friday, October 4, featuring the innovative and eclectic electric violinist Tracy Silverman. Silverman will be giving a solo performance along with commentary about his innovative instrument and his playing style, foreshadowing his return to play with the Stockton Symphony in February 2014. Delta College cohosts the virtuoso on their Stockton campus in the Tillie Lewis Theatre at 7:30 PM.

Junior League of San Joaquin County (JLSJC) will kick off the 2013-2014 Reading Challenge at *Pittman Elementary (701 E. Park Street Stockton,CA), this Friday, September 6th, 2013 at 2:30pm in the school Cafeteria.

The government collects vast amounts of information and generates much on its own.  Some of this is of concern to various citizens.  The California Public Records Act is the way this information can be accessed.

The Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery will be having its annual Day of the Dead Exhibit this year opening October 8^th running through November 8^th.