The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is pleased to welcome Judge Kerry Krueger to our bench. Governor Gavin Newsom announced her appointment on November 4, 2026, and yesterday, Judge Krueger was officially sworn into her new judgeship.

Families can make leaf suncatchers Nov. 22 and decorate mini Christmas trees Dec. 20 at the Market at Delta in Stockton. Both workshops are free while supplies last.

Little Manila Rising’s environmental justice youth organizers will lead Stockton’s Toxic Tour on Monday, November 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free tour will visit five stops to explore how freight routes intersect with everyday neighborhood life. Space is limited and an RSVP is required.

Residents have until November 11 to review two draft plans and help shape future improvements, operations and long-term priorities for county parks and the beloved local zoo.

Two volunteer tree-planting days hit Gianone Park on Nov. 7 and Taft Community Park on Nov. 14, part of a four-year push by San Joaquin County Parks and Little Manila Rising to expand Stockton's tree canopy and cool its neighborhoods.

Stockton's Core 4 Card Show returns November 28 with free admission, more than 40 advertised vendors, trading cards and collectibles, raffles, giveaways and children's coloring tables. The seven-hour gathering at the Best Western Plus Heritage Inn offers families and collectors a chance to browse, buy, sell and trade in person.

Mata’irea Polynesian Culture Preservation will bring dancers together for its end-of-season Tamure Marathon on Nov. 14 at Stockton’s University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. The gathering celebrates Tahitian dance in a noncompetitive setting.

Taste of Merry brings local small businesses, holiday finds and sweet treats to The Sycamore in downtown Stockton on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Once Upon a Find market offers free admission for all ages. A scavenger hunt and gift exchange have been promoted as planned activities, with participation details still to be confirmed.

Downtown Stockton’s Fall in Love pop-up brings local vendors and live music to ALTO Studios on Saturday, November 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. Organized by DT Popups, the free indoor market features a performance by Myles Ramel. Walk-ins are welcome, with optional free advance tickets available.

Pacific’s First-Gen Celebration brings music, campus resources and community to the McCaffrey Center November 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gathering highlights first-generation students and the university’s ongoing support through its First Gen Hub and SUCCESS TRiO program.