As of March 23, 2020, the San Joaquin County Public Health reported 51 cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2 deaths.  Social Distancing will certain become one of the most search terms online.  There are a lot of questions and the Caravan News will continue to bring you updated information.  Together we need to continue to “Prepare not Panic” as Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs has said.  Take time to relieve stress and know that we will get through this together. 

Protecting our community from the devastating effects of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus 2019.  Stocktonians have always responded to doing the “right thing” and at this time the “right thing” is following the guidelines as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health as well as San Joaquin County Public Health Services. 

It is with gratitude, but also sadness that the Board of Directors announces that Mary Lucero, CEO of the Emergency Food Bank (EFB) of Stockton and San Joaquin County plans to move back to Utah in April to be near her aging parents who have both had serious health challenges recently. 

Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) awarded $2,7 million to SJMC and $450,000 to SJ General Hospital to support their local Residency programs at a special ceremony held by San Joaquin Medical Society.  These programs train doctors in several disciplines to benefit the local communities.

On Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at 10 a.m., the Stockton Fire Department will hold a Fire Chief Change of Command and Badge Pinning Ceremony at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center Street. All members of the community are welcome to attend.

Come Thursday February 20, 2020 for A delightful and meaningful event for the community- join us in our efforts to raise funds for the Arts. Scrumptious soups prepared by VIP's of our community and celebrity chef Michael Midgley. Beautiful soup bowls for your keeping- crafted by Chris Thompson and glazed by local artists. LIVE auction, Silent Auction, entertainment and much more...

On display will be nacimientos (nativity scenes) by parishes and individuals from the community. The featured display will be by Gloria Becerra of St Gertrude’s Parish. Her detailed biblical scenes show the life of Christ from birth to his ascension into heaven.

Pacific Youth Symphony and Preparatory Orchestra will perform works by Rodgers and Hammerstein in collaboration with Tracy Unified School District's Choruses.

Friday, Dec. 13, Dutch Bros Stockton is opening its newest location at 1509 E Hammer Lane. On the day of the opening, with purchase of one drink receive nine stamps!

America’s favorite dance show is going back on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2020.” The longest tour to date will be dancing through Stockton, CA on March 22 at Stockton Arena. Sailor Brinkley-Cook will be joining the show to wow live audiences across the country by performing fan-favorite routines from this past season.