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DIY Holiday Decorations to Brighten Your Home
The holiday season is the perfect time to add a touch of magic to your home with festive decorations. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a warm and inviting space. With a bit of creat...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Manteca/Lathrop
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San Joaquin County Election Results
Delta Ferry Suffers Another Major Breakdown, Leaving Ryer Island Travelers Only One Option
A free ferry that provides a critical link in state Highway 84 across the Sacramento River between Rio Vista and Ryer Island is out of commission again, this time because of unexpected engine problems.
Work Begins on Improvements to Stockton Animal Shelter; Public Ceremony Set
Stockton officials are preparing to break ground this week on upcoming improvements to the city’s animal shelter.
From CalMatters...
Landlords Are Using AI to Raise Rents — And California Cities Are Leading the Pushback
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
From Tracy Press...
Update to Tracy City Council Response to Civil Grand Jury
Learn more about the Tracy City Council response to the 10-page Civil Grand Jury report titled "The City of Tracy: Public Trust Still Not Restored” which was released in June.
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Concedes to Rep. Josh Harder in Race for Congressional Seat
Stockton Mayor and Republican Kevin Lincoln has conceded defeat in his congressional race against incumbent U.S. Rep. and Democrat Josh Harder.Harder was first elected to Congress in 2018 and on Monday had declared victory in last week’s election for California’s District 9 seat, which represents parts of San Joaquin, Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties.
State Water Officials Alarmed at Discovery of Invasive Mussel Species in Port of Stockton
A “significant threat” to the Delta has been discovered in the Port of Stockton. The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the port by California Department of Water Resources staff while conducting routine operations.
From Manteca Bulletin...
Spotlight on Manteca's New Fire Truck
Meet Manteca's new fire truck, a $2 million beauty which can navigate narrow streets and reach the tallest buildings.
Manteca Homeless Shelter Security Costs Increase
The City of Manteca spends over $600,000 annually for security at the emergency homeless shelter on Industrial Park Drive. Read on to learn more.
The Tunnel Vision: A Look at California’s $20B Plan to Solve the State’s Water Crisis
CALIFORNIA HAS ONE of the most ambitious and highly engineered water delivery systems on the planet, and it’s being eyed for a new extension. The Delta Conveyance Project is Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a 45-mile underground tube that would tap fresh water from its source in the north and carry it beneath a vast wetland to users in the south.
Lee Hopes to Upend Incumbent Warmsley in High-Profile Stockton District 6 Council Race
A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY news mogul is vying to unseat Stockton’s vice mayor this November to represent the city’s southside. Jason Lee’s dive into local area politics has been anything but quiet.
Supervisor Profile: Sonny Dhaliwal
Meet Sonny Dhaliwal, elected to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
From Stocktonia...
Over 2,000 Line Up For Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
Volunteers with the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway passed out Thanksgiving meals to 2,801 families on November 26. Read on to learn more.
Damon Connolly CA Assembly 12: Assemblymember Connolly Reintroduces Wildfire Insurance Bill on First Day of New Legislative Session
Baker Farms Recalls Baker Brand Curly Mustard Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Recalls Whole Fresh American Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risks Due to Salmonella
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!
Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.
Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.
The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.
The way forward is simple but not easy. Can we count on you?
As white-hot rhetoric and threats of political violence bring many voters to the edge of madness, we offer a hopeful reminder.
Democratic institutions are at work statewide, dealing with local issues and big stuff including the California Delta.
The first service club is over 100 years old and still doing good in the world.
An international network of business leaders are working to build local alliances and solve global problems.
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.
Municipal bonds fund water systems, school buildings, parks, police stations and other public projects that require voter-approved money.
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 decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.
In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.
Making a better world for women and preparing women to make a better world.
The legacy of ‘service clubs’ such as Soroptomists and Rotary lives on in a new generation of social clubs and volunteer organizations.
Theresa Bettenhausen: Playing the Role of a Lifetime
By Jo Ann Kirby There are hints: the sparkling twinkle in her eyes, the reality that Mrs. Claus and Theresa Bettenhausen have never been spotted together, and the fact that she has nearly a dozen ...
Gary J. Long Jewelers: Integrity at Its Core
For Gary Long, president and owner of Gary J. Long Jewelers, the jewelry business has been much more than a career; it’s a passion and a privilege. Reflecting on over 50 years as a jeweler, Gary f...
Regalo Bello: Design, Decor and Gifts for All Seasons
Twenty-one years ago, in 2003, two sisters “were just hanging out one day” at their parents’ pool in Stockton and casually chatting about their mom’s and grandma’s amazing creative talents, when o...
I Love My Community: Lisa Marie Corren
Lisa Marie Corren, Realtor with ReMax Grupe for 13 years, recently talked with HERLIFE Magazine about her dedication to family and community. HLM: How long have you lived here, and what do you lov...
I Love My Community: Helen Ripken
Helen Ripken, a Stockton, California, retired resident who is also a part-time photographer, recently discussed her commitment to community and family. HLM: Tell us about yourself. HR: I’m from Sa...
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