The Code Enforcement Symposium will bring together  advocates and professionals from across the San Joaquin Valley to explore current code enforcement strategies being used throughout the San Joaquin Valley, and the resources available to support and grow its work. The Symposium will be held on Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the University of the Pacific Vereschagin Alumni House in Stockton, CA. It is co-hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative, Office of Community and Economic Development at Fresno State, and the California Coalition for Rural Housing.

A couple of years ago, my father, well into his 70s, finally bought himself a high-performance automobile.

VFW Post 52 in Stockton, Calif., celebrates 100 years of serving the needs of local veterans and their families on August 11, 1917. The Century Award Citation is presented to the Post in recognition of 100 years of outstanding service to the community.

The Angelou Library presents LEGO and Duplo Builders. Come to the library and use your creativity to build whatever you can imagine with our Lego collection. Lego Duplos are available for younger children. We will showcase all the creations at the library. This program is for ages 4 and up.

Beginning in July, Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services will host its fifth annual Christmas in July. Women’s Center-Youth and Family Services is San Joaquin County’s sole provider of free, confidential shelter and services specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.