A wave of joy is spreading across San Joaquin County as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library officially opens enrollment to every child from birth to age five—no matter where they live in the county!

Baseball fans, get ready to chew on this: New York Yankees captain and hometown hero Aaron Judge is stepping up to the plate in a whole new way — and this time, it’s for the kids.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office have joined forces to launch a powerful message of awareness and hope with the “One Pill Can Kill” bus wrap. This eye-catching visual serves as a mobile warning against counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid now driving an alarming rise in overdose deaths across communities.

Just in time for the summer heat, Weston Ranch High School's swimming pool is officially opening to the public this Saturday, June 28—and admission is completely free for everyone! Thanks to a new partnership between the City of Stockton and the Manteca Unified School District, families in South Stockton can enjoy a safe, supervised, and much-needed place to splash, swim, and cool off every Saturday and Sunday through July 27.

The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed the first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) for 2025. The infected mosquitoes were collected in the Manteca area, specifically within the 95337 and 95376 zip codes—right on schedule with the start of the summer mosquito season.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is holding the ALL RISE 2025 Summer Book Club from June 3rd, to September 3rd, 2025. The 2025 summer reading program challenges readers to choose a grade-level book from our lists and READ! The Book Club was launched in the summer of 2023 with approximately 150 readers and tripled in size in 2024.

This weekend in Los Angeles, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and a delegation of California Assembly members met with firefighters and officials to discuss how to further assist emergency response efforts, and to fast-track recovery from the devastating and deadly wildfires. Assemblymember Ransom was appointed Chair of the Emergency Management Committee on December 27, 2024.

Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the October 2024 ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These three organizations align with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

In a night filled with high drama and nail-biting action, Stockton’s own JoJo Stearns delivered a performance for the ages at the Night of Champions, securing a hard-fought victory that will be remembered for years to come. The youngest champion in the history of the Stockton 99 Speedway’s Late Model series had to overcome multiple setbacks, including a flat tire, to outduel some of the track’s most legendary drivers.

Residents, staff, and local community members came together at The Oaks at Inglewood for a delightful fundraiser featuring refreshing root beer floats and delicious homemade cookies. The event raised awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association.