Read to Me, Stockton is proud to announce that First 5 California--in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library--is providing funding to expand Read to Me, Stockton! by 4500 children! They have always had the financial support of First 5 San Joaquin, but this new funding allows them to truly grow their project.

San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) will be distributing mosquitofish free to residents of all cities and surrounding rural areas within San Joaquin County. “Mosquitofish play an important role in mosquito prevention. They are used for existing water sources including ornamental ponds, abandoned or neglected swimming pools, water features, and animal water troughs,” said Aaron Devencenzi, Public Information Officer with the District. “This event is held during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week,” said Devencenzi.

The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s (District) mosquito surveillance system has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in three separate samples of mosquitoes found in the City of Stockton.

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce CEO Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr. announced he will be retiring effective July 21, 2021 after 22 years of service at the helm of the Stockton Chamber. Timm Quinn will serve as Interim CEO of the Stockton Chamber upon Wilhoit’s retirement.

H2O Excursions, Stockton’s premiere water-sport rental center, is pleased to announce their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new location opening at Village West Marina & Resort. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 8:30am at 6649 Embarcadero Drive, on the lawn to the right as you enter the Marina. Celebratory refreshments and small bites will be available following the ribbon cutting.