Journey Transport has announced complimentary local transportation to and from doctor appointments within San Joaquin County for World War II veterans. Caregivers are also encouraged and welcome to ride along to the appointments at no charge.

The Stockton Ports and Humana, a leading health and well-being company, are partnering to host Hats Off to Heroes Night, including a Vietnam War Commemoration Veterans Pinning Ceremony, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, during a regular season game vs. Modesto Nuts.

Bill is turning 104-years-old on July 31^st at The Oaks at Inglewood Assisted Living community off 6725 Inglewood Avenue in Stockton, CA. The community will be hosting a big party for Bill at 11:30 a.m. that day. Assemblywoman Susan Eggman, D-Stockton, will arrive at the community at 11:30 a.m. to present Bill a declaration from the Senate. At noon, a representative from Quilts of Valor will come and present him with a quilt.

Join Vice Mayor Dan Wright for an office hour on Monday, July 29, 2019, from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Stop in at Starbucks, 7810 Thornton Road, at Thornton and Lower Sacramento roads for one-on-one discussions.

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, join neighborhoods throughout Stockton, plus thousands more throughout the U.S. and worldwide, for a night to support crime and drug prevention. Stockton residents are asked to turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors. From 5-8 p.m. on August 6, City officials and Police and Fire Department personnel will make special visits throughout city neighborhoods.

It was with sincere sadness I read of Thelma Stewart’s passing this past week. Having been living out of state for the past six and a half years,  I’ve been back in Stockton for some time now and kept thinking need to give Thelma a call. But sadly, now I shall be attending her funeral Mass on Wednesday, and not have a chance to tell her how much I treasured all she did for our community.

The public is invited to a series of open house events beginning July 22 to review proposed maps defining new San Joaquin Delta Community College District trustee areas.

St. Joseph's Medical Center has recently been recognized by the American Heart Association for outstanding stroke and heart attack care, receiving the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Quality Achievement Award and the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award.

The City of Stockton is now accepting applications from local artists and arts organizations to provide creative services during Stockton Arts Week, celebrated this year the week of October 11 – 20, 2019. Applications are being accepted in the following three categories:  Community Center Workshops, Collide Festival Workshops, and the Collide Festival Sculpture Garden. The deadline for completed applications is July 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. 

The Delta College Board of Trustees has approved a contract with Dr. Omid Pourzanjani, officially appointing the longtime educator to be Delta’s 11th Superintendent/President.