James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank), is pleased to announce Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc. (Visionary Home Builders), a Stockton nonprofit, is the recipient of two Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants, totaling $1,080,000. These grants are a result of the Bank’s submission of grant applications on their behalf.

San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) will be distributing mosquitofish free to residents of all cities and surrounding rural areas within San Joaquin County. “Mosquitofish play an important role in mosquito prevention. They are used for existing water sources including ornamental ponds, abandoned or neglected swimming pools, water features, and animal water troughs,” said Aaron Devencenzi, Public Information Officer with the District. “This event is held during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week,” said Devencenzi.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Membership has voted in 4 new members to serve a 3 year board term from June 2021 – June 2024.  The new Chamber Board Members will be sworn in virtually on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:30pm.

Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation (AJARF) is proud to announce the Spring 2021 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These three organizations connect with the AJARF’s mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.

March ushers in Women's History Month and this year Delta College will be celebrating "Creative Women" digitally, starting with an exhibition by eight artists who share a connection to life in Stockton and to creating art.

Stockton and Lodi church, civic and educational leaders have joined together to create an event that is bringing change to our local neighborhoods. This FREE virtual event, The Ripple Effect - a Community Faith Summit, will explore ideas, inspire with success stories and provide ideas and opportunities for communities, schools, and faith and church leaders to make change. Together, you will learn to collaborate and develop relationships while building up the area surrounding schools, churches, community centers and parks. To register, visit CommunityFaithSummit.com.

It is with great pleasure the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and Central Valley Association of Realtors announce that Benjamin J. Reddish Jr. has been selected as the 67^th Stocktonian of the Year.  Mr. Reddish will be the first posthumous honoree to receive this award. 

Join us for a very special community project participating in the painting of a 126 x 12 foot mural, located at Weberstown Mall!

The San Joaquin Engineers Council is pleased to announce Mr. Christopher H. Neudeck, P.E. as the recipient of the 2021 Engineer of the Year Award.