The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders and AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have been loaned goaltender Kent Simpson by the Thunder's NHL affiliate.

The Stockton Thunder lose their seventh-straight road contest as the Alaska Aces defeat the Thunder 3-1 Sunday night in Anchorage. Despite a 34 save performance from Shane Owen and a power-play goal from Ryan Constant, the Thunder could not generate enough offense to overtake the home team. 

Approximately 2,500 lbs. of Rainbow Trout will be planted this week in preparation for the 30th Annual Trout Bout on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton. The event, sponsored by Duraflame, will feature 1,800 lbs. of one to two-lb. Trout and 700 lbs. of trophysize fish. Oak Grove Lake will be closed on Friday, Nov. 14.

On Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m., the Weston Ranch Library presents Homework Helpers. Weston Ranch Library will have qualified and approved education volunteers to help students in grades K-5th with their homework.

Stockton Symphony presents Holiday Pops with guest artist: Lisa Vroman, soprano and guest chorales: Stockton Chorale and Stockton Youth Chorale.

Heart attacks spike during the winter holidays.

The holiday season is a time to build lifelong memories, bond together and reconnect with loved ones, friends, and neighbors. It is also a time to learn about the wonderful holiday traditions from throughout the world.

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the amazing food. Every year when the Fall season approaches and the weather starts to get cooler, I look forward to the delicious holiday meals. For me, it’s Thanksgiving and Christmas; for you, it could be those and/or other holidays. Not only is there a lot of food, but there is also usually a lot of sweets, and not just on these holidays, but also from Halloween, and the occasional hot chocolate or homemade pie which tend to be consumed around the holidays.

During the winter months, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties are plagued by extremely dense fog which poses a severe hazard to drivers. Typically the fog season begins during the month of November and continues through February.  Despite this predictable seasonal occurrence, multi-vehicle accidents are commonplace due to the combination of fog, excessive speeds and traffic congestion.

From Stockton, the N. California coast, from Bodega Bay north to Mendocino, is both easy to reach (about three hours) and offers some of the most stunning waterfront in the United States! We have been there several times, on both day trips, camping trips, even a few motel overnights.