San Joaquin County Bulletin Board

Morning Heroes: How the Downtown Stockton Alliance Maintenance Team Keeps Downtown Beautiful

By Sungyeon Park The Downtown Stockton Alliance maintenance team members make every Downtown morning cleaner and brighter. They are kind, hardworking, and diligent. They perform their tasks with j...

Minimalism vs. Productivity: Finding the Right Balance

In today’s fast-paced world, two popular movements have gained traction—minimalism and productivity. While minimalism encourages simplicity and intentional living, productivity focuses on efficien...

The House of Pita: Fresh, Flavorful Mediterranean Eats in Downtown Stockton

By Sungyeon Park The House of Pita is a Mediterranean restaurant located at the Waterfront Warehouse – 445 Weber Avenue, #126 – in Downtown Stockton. Opened in September 2024, this new dining spot...

Raise Your Glass: The Lodi Wine Festival Is Back!

Wine lovers, rejoice! The Lodi Wine Festival is just around the corner, and if you haven’t marked your calendar yet, consider this your official invitation to celebrate all things Lodi wine on Sat...

How to Overcome Procrastination and Get More Done

We’ve all been there—putting off tasks, scrolling through social media, or suddenly feeling the urge to clean the entire house instead of tackling that important project. Procrastination can feel ...

Orlando’s Market and Deli: A Downtown Stockton Staple for Nearly a Decade

By Sungyeon Park For nearly 10 years, Orlando’s Market and Deli has been serving the Downtown Stockton community with fresh deli items, snacks, and everyday essentials. The name comes from the own...

Plan a Picture Perfect Picnic in Lodi Wine Country

Sunny days are soon in the forecast, which means now is the perfect time to start planning those picture-perfect picnics in Lodi Wine Country! Whether you're looking for an afternoon spent with gi...

Plan a Picture Perfect Picnic in Lodi Wine Country

Sunny days are soon in the forecast, which means now is the perfect time to start planning those picture-perfect picnics in Lodi Wine Country! Whether you're looking for an afternoon spent with gi...

Your Guide to the Lodi Nature Trail

Nestled within the serene Lodi Lake Park, the Lodi Nature Trail offers visitors a delightful escape into a lush riparian forest teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Whether you're a nature lover,...

Welcome to New Businesses Fo3 Urban Activewear & Yazie Curls for Girls!

By Zachary Hulsey Information The Fo3 Urban Activewear brand is coming to downtown Stockton! It’s a positive Stockton brand that believes in you, with a slogan that represents the mindset of champ...

Educator Brenda Scholl: Achieving Her Mission

By Jo Ann Kirby As the executive director of River Islands Academies, Brenda Scholl can say she has built a school community from the ground up. It was an invitation the long-time educator initial...

Amy Sieffert and Goodstock Production:s A Passion for Event Planning

“You don’t know what you don’t know” is just one of the many kind and empathetic observations made by Amy Sieffert, owner and CEO of the event planning powerhouse Goodstock Productions. Amy says p...

Zachary and Elizabeth Johnson

Newlyweds Zachary and Elizabeth Johnson, of Woodbridge, California, both grew up in the Lodi area, yet somehow they never crossed paths until 2019. After texting for several weeks, Liz agreed to g...

The British Virgin Islands: Match an Island to Your Travel Style

They consist of over 50 small islands and four larger ones: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada. Each of the islands in this volcanic archipelago has pristine beaches and a culture un...

A New Season

Much like the evolution of a garden, the historic retail space known as In Season Market and Nursery on Alpine Avenue in Stockton continues to grow and change. New owners Caleb Mize and Tina Cande...

Window Treatments for Cynics: Every Home Needs Good Design

Would you believe that some people don't like window treatments? Shocking! Just kidding; it's actually more common than you might think. If you are one of those people who prefers the look of a ba...

2025: A Symphony of Color

Last spring at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, the Pantone Institute made its annual predictions about home color trends for 2025. The trends for the year are encapsulated in seven color palett...

Kelly Osborn Celebrates Fig and Fern Home’s First Anniversary on April 4, 2025

Kelly Osborn still remembers watching her grandfather help customers in his Galt grocery store, the first in the area. “I grew up going there and always noticed how he treated people so well and I...

Harper Weisz: A Healing Gift for Wildlife

By Jo Ann Kirby All for the Animals Eleven-year-old Harper Weisz was inspired to help wild animals who are recuperating from injury or illness after she found out about Gold Country Wildlife Rescu...

Micke Grove’s Japanese Garden: A Symbol of Community

By Zoee Flores Riggio Photos courtesy of San Joaquin County Historical Museum The Japanese Garden in Micke Grove Regional Park is a prime example of the cultural heritage, natural beauty and comm...

Susan Dell’Osso: “I surround myself with brilliant people!”

Whether she’s running Dell’Osso Family Farm or launching the next phase of River Islands Development LLC, Susan Dell’Osso is leaving an indelible mark on the Lathrop, California, community. Those ...

Winter-to-Spring Transition: Refresh Your Home, Wardrobe & Mindset

As winter fades and spring approaches, it’s time for a seasonal reset! The transition from cold, dark days to warmer, brighter ones offers the perfect opportunity to refresh your home, wardrobe, a...

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

Every February, Black History Month serves as a time to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It’s an opportunity to celebrate resilien...

StocktonCon Winter 2025: A Celebration of Comics, Anime, and More

By Sungyeon Park Information: ABOUT STOCKTONCON StocktonCon 2025 is just around the corner, bringing together fans of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture for an unforgettable weekend. The event...

Shaken & Stirred: Must-Try Cocktail Spots in Lodi

If you're on the hunt for the best cocktails in Lodi, we've got you covered! Whether you are in the mood for the classics or fun creative concoctions, these bars and restaurants are shaking things...

Shaken & Stirred: Must-Try Cocktail Spots in Lodi

If you're on the hunt for the best cocktails in Lodi, we've got you covered! Whether you are in the mood for the classics or fun creative concoctions, these bars and restaurants are shaking things...

Shaken & Stirred: Must-Try Cocktail Spots in Lodi

If you're on the hunt for the best cocktails in Lodi, we've got you covered! Whether you are in the mood for the classics or fun creative concoctions, these bars and restaurants are shaking things...

Lodi Needs to Embrace a Growth Mindset

For years, the City of Lodi has operated under a frugality mindset and has prioritized cost-savings over proactive investment in modernization and efficiency. Fiscal responsibility and constraint ...

Valentine’s Day: Unique Date Ideas, Self-Love Practices & DIY Gifts

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a day for couples, but it’s truly a celebration of love in all forms—romantic, platonic, and self-love. Whether you’re spending it with a partner, friends, or by y...

Dr. Leanne Lee and Dr. Derron Lee: Expanding Our Vision

For many people, any medical appointment can trigger feelings of fear, apprehension or dread. However, Dr. Leanne Lee and Dr. Derron Lee of Midtown Optometry are working to completely change that....

Parkinson’s Disease Support, Education, Exercise

Story and Photos by Jo Ann Kirby Cherie Harth is one of more than 116,000 people in California who are battling Parkinson’s disease. Looking back, she realizes she was likely experiencing at least...

Dr. Simran Sethi: Finding Joy and Meaning Helping Others with Their Aesthetic Needs

Dr. Simran Sethi is the founder of RenewMD Medical Spas located in Folsom, Fremont and Stockton, California. An internal medicine board certified physician specializing in medical aesthetics, espe...

ATHENA Awards

By Jo Ann Kirby Photos by Tim Ulmer Photography The 2024 ATHENA Awards Luncheon honored three fantastic women who are making a difference in our community. As always, it was sponsored by the Grea...

Gizelle Figueroa, 2024 Athena Youth Leadership Award Recipient

By Jo Ann Kirby Photography by Tim Ulmer Photography Now that she’s been named as the recipient of the 2024 ATHENA Youth Leadership Award, Gizelle Figueroa feels deeply that she has unlimited pote...

Seniors and Cosmetic Dentistry: Enhancing Your Smile!

Just about everyone likes to look at a beautiful smile, and who doesn’t want a nice set of chops? Our teeth aren’t invincible, though, and as we age our teeth get older too. According to the Ameri...

Parlez-vous Français?

Photography courtesy of Laurie Eager One of the rewards in later life is the gift of time to pursue hobbies and interests that may have been crowded out by the demands of working and raising a fam...

I Love My Community: Sara Somera

Sara Somera, a yoga and fitness instructor and native of Stockton, sat down with HERLIFE Magazine to discuss her commitment to family and community. HLM: How long have you lived in San Joaquin Cou...

OLLI Curiosity Never Retires

Photos courtesy of Olli Membership in the Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning, OLLI for short, is an exciting way to learn new things and meet new people. This non-profit education program offers...

Stockton Folk Dance Camp Preserves Cultural Traditions

By Zoee Flores Riggio The Stockton Folk Dance Camp is still going strong after more than 75 years and ushered in the new year with Winter Weekend 2025, an online Zoom event featuring dance classes...

Become a Lodi Tourism Ambassador

Lodi Tourism Ambassador training helps create a positive experience for Lodi visitors so they come back again and again.