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Spooky Movies to Watch This Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time to cozy up with your favorite treats and indulge in some thrilling, spooky, and sometimes downright terrifying movies. Whether you’re a fan of heart-pounding horror o...
Chest of Hope
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Coast Guard Says No Wildlife Harmed After Petroleum Spill Threatens San Joaquin River
U.S. Coast Guard crews were able to contain a petroleum product that leaked into Stockton’s Smith Canal over the weekend, preventing it from fouling the San Joaquin River.
Two Stockton Improvement Projects Dealt Setbacks Over Errors With Bidding Process
THE STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL recently voted unanimously to withdraw a bid for Victory Park renovations and reject all proposals for the Channel Street Corridor after errors plagued both projects.
From Manteca Bulletin...
Manteca's Broken Fire Engines
Manteca Fire suffered a number of engines which wouldn't start or broke down while responding to emergency calls over the course of just a few days.
From Stocktonia...
Candidate Profiles: Stockton City Council District 4
An introduction to the candidates running for the District 4 seat on the Stockton City Council in the November election.
Unhoused Stockton Residents Say Their Only Option for Dealing With Hot Weather Is to ‘Endure It’
It’s too hot to not have a house.In Stockton, summer temperatures can get so high that residents are told to stay inside and avoid over exerting themselves. Not so simple, though, if you’re unhoused and have to lug your belongings everywhere you go.Â
Stockton’s New Illegal Dumping Ordinance Will Pay People Who Report Trash Violations
THE STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL has approved a new illegal dumping ordinance that encourages members of the public to report illegal dumping.
From CalMatters...
Newsom’s Gas Price Plan Clears Senate, but Some Democrats Dissent
The state Senate signs off on Gov. Newsom’s bill to stop spikes in California gas prices. A final vote is scheduled on Monday.
Candidate Profiles: Manteca City Council
An introduction to the candidates running for election to the Manteca City Council in November.
San Joaquin County Agriculture Industry Sees Fewer Jobs, Less Production in Annual Survey
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S output of agriculture products declined last year as grapes, milk, almonds and cherries fell in value, according to new data.Â
San Joaquin Supervisors Eye New Restrictions on Tent, Vehicle Camping on Public Property
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on September 10 unanimously voted to advance a proposal that would prohibit camping on public property in the county.
Outdoor Dining Park Considered in Downtown Manteca
An outdoor food truck and container area is being considered for Library Park in downtown Manteca.
Candidate Profiles: Stockton City Council District 2
An introduction to the candidates running for the District 2 seat on the Stockton City Council in the November election.
Enoki King Mushroom Farm Recalls Enoki Because of Possible Health Risk
Tipical Latin Food, Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Cachapa de Maiz
Damon Connolly CA Assembly 12: Assemblymember Damon Connolly's Commute Adventure: Biking, Bridges, and Trains!
Californians are being asked to approve two bond measures totaling $20 billion in the election now underway. What does that mean, and how does it work? Find out here.
As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.
The legacy of ‘service clubs’ such as Soroptomists and Rotary lives on in a new generation of social clubs and volunteer organizations.
Volunteering and looking out for one another is central to community life.
A spectacular piece of land north of Santa Cruz shows what a determined group of people, with the help of a tenacious little media company, can do.
The Cotoni Coast Dairies National Monument, just north of Santa Cruz, brought a community together.
California's first big reservoir project in decades is underway, as the state finally gets rid of some old dams. Environmental responsibility meets aridification.
We check in on efforts to raise some dams in the state to store more water, and to raze some dams to to let water run free.
What happens if you have a democracy and nobody shows up?
We look at one of many local efforts to cultivate the local civic engagement talent pool.
As some municipalities struggle to find people to run for elected offices and advisory boards, we look at the civic engagement pipeline.
In which we salute the hard workers who make California the fifth largest economy on the planet.
Things bloom best when people get their hands dirty.
For one thing, "citizen," like "garden," can be used as a verb.
In the midst of charges that California, and its favorite daughter Kamala Harris, are soft on crime, lawmakers step up in the name of public safety.
Nobody is happy with the current situation. Especially California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Californians are fed up with flash mob shoplifting, smash and grab theft and an alarming uptick in Fentanyl deaths.
Joe Biden visited the Santa Cruz County beach towns of Aptos and Capitola following bad storms a couple winters ago. Last week, his administration delivered a big pile of money to help these communities and their neighbors build resilience.
The Santa Cruz-based California Marine Sanctuary Foundation receives a historic $71 million climate resilience grant from Biden Administration.
The writer and Internet dynamo shares his experience and reveals what happens in the board room.
Explore Lodi for Free: Top Budget-Friendly Activities
Lodi, California is famous for its vineyards, charming downtown and beautiful nature spots. Here are a few ways to explore the area for free or low cost. Whether you're into outdoor adventures or ...
Breast Cancer Awareness: How You Can Get Involved
Every October, the world turns pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, supporting those affected, and advancing research. Breas...
Three Lodi Wine Varietals to Enjoy This Season
If warm summer nights call for a chilled Sauvignon Blanc, then cool fall days are made to explore red wines from the Lodi region. With over 85 wineries and 125 varietals to explore, there’s plenty...
Fall for Lodi Wine Country
The ultimate autumn adventure awaits in Lodi! Whether you are enjoying time with the family, or creating the ultimate fall itinerary with friends, you'll find that Lodi has everything you need to ...
I Love My Community: Rene Catania
René Catania, executive assistant with Iacopi, Lenz & Company, visited with HERLIFE Magazine recently to share her service to family and community. HLM: How long have you lived here and what do yo...
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