The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has announced Linden High School’s Abigail Coussons as the 2025 ATHENA Youth Leadership Award recipient, honoring her outstanding service, academic excellence, and leadership that uplifts others in her school and community.

University of the Pacific is celebrating another major milestone in higher education. The university’s Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Online program has been recognized as one of the Top Five programs in California for 2026, ranking #4 statewide, according to MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org.

A new season of opportunity is ripe for local students, as California table grape growers have once again opened applications for their annual scholarship program. The initiative offers substantial financial support to graduating high school seniors from grape-growing regions — including the San Joaquin Valley — helping them pursue higher education and careers connected to California’s thriving agricultural industry.

Got expired or unwanted prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? This Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Joaquin County residents are invited to safely and anonymously dispose of them during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — a nationwide initiative that helps prevent drug misuse and keeps our community safe.

Fight fans, get ready. The roar of the crowd, the crack of gloves, and the surge of adrenaline are coming back to Stockton as Matchroom Boxing brings an explosive night of world-class action to the Adventist Health Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025 — featuring five championship bouts, including hometown hero Gabriel “Gabe” Flores Jr. in a career-defining title fight.

The rhythm of Punjab is coming to Stockton this November as international music sensation Nirvair Pannu takes the stage at the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Sunday, November 16, 2025, as part of his “Nirvair Pannu Live – USA Tour 2025.”

Stockton is set to shine once again as the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce hosts its 38th Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. This prestigious event has long been one of the Chamber’s most anticipated celebrations, honoring women leaders who embody courage, vision, and service to our community.

Get ready, Stockton! The city is about to turn up the volume on generosity and fun as St. Mary’s Community Services (SMCS) and the Animal Protection League (APL) join forces for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event — Dueling Pianos Bingo — happening Friday, November 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Stockton Ballroom.

A fresh burst of creativity is taking over the University of the Pacific this fall! The Reynolds Gallery inside the Jeannette Powell Art Center invites the community to experience (Re) Purpose: A Student Review of the Permanent Collection, an inspiring exhibition that reimagines the power and purpose of art through the eyes of Pacific’s emerging artists.

The story of Stockton is written in the calloused hands of those who worked its fields, and this week, that story was honored in a heartfelt tribute at City Hall.