Art lovers, writers, and supporters of student creativity are invited to step into five decades of imagination and expression when Muse: Calliope at 55 opens at the Reynolds Gallery. The exhibition marks the first-ever retrospective of Calliope, the arts and literary journal of the University of the Pacific, celebrating its 55-year legacy of student storytelling, art, and design.

The City of Stockton is welcoming back a familiar and highly respected leader as Christine Tien returns to City Hall as the new Deputy City Manager, bringing with her more than two decades of experience in public service, philanthropy, and community-focused leadership.

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.

The Stockton City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive new street vendor ordinance, marking a major milestone for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and neighborhood vitality throughout the city. The ordinance was approved on December 16, 2025, and formally announced by the City of Stockton this week.

A Stockton family is set to receive a life-changing gift just before the holidays, as Fabian’s Collision Center prepares to donate its 10th refurbished vehicle through the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides® program.

The Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin has been selected as one of only 250 food banks nationwide to receive a historic America250 food donation in honor of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. As part of a nationwide service initiative led by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the food bank will receive a 40,000-pound semi-truck delivery of essential food items on December 18, 2025. The donation will be distributed locally in partnership with St. Mary’s Dining Hall and the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, providing critical support to families facing food insecurity across Stockton and San Joaquin County.