South Stockton parks are getting ready for a greener, cooler future. San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation has announced a new partnership with Little Manila Rising to plant and maintain more than 1,000 new trees over the next three to five years in County-operated parks throughout the Stockton area. The effort will focus on improving shade, restoring tree canopy, and bringing more community activity back into local parks.
First Tee San Joaquin is preparing for a busy 2026 season filled with youth golf camps, family-friendly tournaments, seasonal tours and opportunities for kids and teens to build confidence both on and off the course.
The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and celebration — and across the globe, those celebrations take on beautifully unique forms. A new website, WorldHolidayTraditions.com, invites readers to step beyond familiar customs and discover how people in more than 43 countries celebrate the season through food, music, and time-honored traditions.
Health officials urge residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites
San Joaquin County Public Health Services has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the county this year. The case involves an older adult male and marks San Joaquin as the 14th county in California to report a human infection in 2025 — the 61st statewide to date.
CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is heading into a season of change — and state leaders want residents to know they’ll have support every step of the way.
How a Local Educator-Turned-Author is Inspiring the Next Generation Through Representation, Resilience, and Reading
Every once in a while, a story comes along that mirrors the heartbeat of a community. For Stockton native David Doyle, that story is Parker—a young adult novel that’s not only climbing the Amazon bestseller charts but also igniting a movement in classrooms across California.
Want to leave your mark on one of Stockton’s most visible landmarks? Here’s your chance! The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is calling on Stockton residents and local commuters to help choose the aesthetic design theme for the upcoming Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project—a major bridge replacement effort that will reshape a vital stretch of I-5 through the city.
Infected Mosquitoes Detected in Manteca Zip Codes 95337 and 95376
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.
In response to recent media scrutiny, the City of Stockton has issued the following joint statement to clarify the facts surrounding its short-term consulting contract with Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore. The press release outlines the contract’s cost, purpose, and outcomes — emphasizing transparency, strategic leadership, and regional cooperation during a critical transition period for Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo.
MLB Star Expands Scholarship Support to Local Students with New Award Honoring His Wife
Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation continue to invest in the future of Linden youth with the announcement of their 2025 scholarship recipients—along with a big expansion in generosity.