At 103 years young, Dr. Marvin Lee Lykins continues to inspire everyone around him with a remarkable life rooted in service, compassion, and creativity. This Tuesday, residents, team members, and family at Oakmont of Brookside will come together to celebrate Dr. Lykins’ extraordinary birthday and a legacy that spans more than a century.

Food lovers across the region are invited to grab a seat at the table as Stockton Restaurant Week makes its much-anticipated return January 16 through January 25. Now in its 16th year, the 10-day celebration shines a spotlight on Stockton’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene with special fixed-price menus offered at restaurants throughout the city.

Dozens of Stockton families experienced an early holiday boost thanks to a generous community donation led by Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers in partnership with Stockton 209 Cares, a local nonprofit serving underserved families across San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County is strengthening its commitment to keeping children safe on local roadways thanks to a $271,441 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Safe Kids Coalition. The funding will support the County’s Child Passenger Safety Program from October 2025 through September 2026 .

San Joaquin County is taking a major step toward the future of its parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities with the development of a comprehensive Ten-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Stockton will honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces members with a Blue Star Memorial Marker Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony at the University of the Pacific on Friday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m., at 265 W. Knoles Way.

Stockton residents now have a unique chance to leave a lasting mark on their city. The City of Stockton is officially accepting public nominations to name its newest neighborhood park, a nearly five-acre green space in the Cannery Park subdivision near PFC Jesse Mizener Street and the Highway 99 frontage.

Get ready, Stockton. One of the biggest names in stand-up is coming back to town — and this time, he’s bringing the cameras with him.

San Joaquin County has launched the Spark Relief Grant Program under its LIFT Initiative to help small businesses offset the lingering financial impacts of COVID-19.