If you have ever wanted a reason to get outside, meet your neighbors, do a little good, and then reward yourself with coffee, donuts, and an Easter celebration full of smiles, Yosemite Street Village has you covered.

There is something especially powerful about hearing young people speak from the heart.

On April 23, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., the University Park World Peace Rose Garden in Stockton will once again become a place where inspiration blooms, student voices shine, and the community comes together for a meaningful and uplifting tradition: the Celebration of Student Voices.

When someone is living with a mental health condition, it is rarely just one person who feels the impact. Parents, spouses, siblings, close friends, and caregivers often carry worry, questions, and emotional weight that can be hard to explain — and even harder to navigate alone.

In a region where rising rents, limited housing supply, and economic uncertainty continue to strain working families, a major investment in affordable housing is giving San Joaquin County something it urgently needs: momentum.

Stockton will be in full bloom this spring as the city welcomes the inaugural Stockton Rose Garden Tour on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting the community to experience five of Stockton’s most beautiful rose gardens in one special day.

Getting around Stockton just became easier—and more predictable. Beginning Sunday, January 25, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will roll out a major update to its local bus service, bringing seven-day-a-week schedules to key routes throughout the Stockton area.

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.