Stockton is welcoming a familiar face into one of its most important leadership roles. After a nationwide search that drew more than 67 applicants, the Stockton City Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Johnny Ford as the city’s next City Manager. The 7–0 vote affirms broad support for a leader who has spent decades serving communities across the country—and most importantly, the one he calls home.
Get ready to grab your putters and unleash your wild side—Micke Grove Regional Park’s brand-new zoo-themed mini golf course officially has a name, and it’s AWESOME. After weeks of imagination, creativity, and dozens of clever ideas from local students, San Joaquin County has crowned the winners of its Mini Golf Naming Contest… and the results are pure safari-themed perfection.
Long gone are the fire trucks and hoses used to extinguish the TCU September Lightning Complex fire. The work, however, is far from over in keeping Tuolumne County communities safe from hazards. Yellow fire hoses have now been replaced by green tubes installed by the California Conservation Corps.
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.
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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.
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.
San Joaquin County Treasurer-Tax Collector Phonxay Keokham, CPA, announced that property tax bills for the 2025–2026 fiscal year have been mailed to all county property owners.
Committee ensures voter-approved bond money is spent properly
San Joaquin Delta College is searching for members of the public to serve on a committee that provides oversight for the College’s taxpayer-funded Measure K bond.
A new study confirms what many in Stockton already feel on event nights: the city’s entertainment venues are more than just places to catch a game, concert, or show — they’re powering our economy.
For years, Stockton resident Olive Arnold has been doing the impossible — running a small business, raising two daughters, and keeping an unreliable 2001 Mercury Sable on the road.