What is it about pumpkin spice that is so appealing? The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove are natural partners to highlight the mild flavor of pumpkin. But don’t limit yourself to the ordinary;  fall is also the start of comfort food season! Now is the perfect  time to enjoy the bounty of the...Read More

Despite the recent heat wave, today is the official start of fall. Soon the leaves will be turning and falling, the nights will get cooler and pumpkin-spice candles and coffee and treats of all kinds will be in the stores.   Written evidence of ‘fall’ as the name of the third season of the year comes...Read More

After a two-year hiatus, the community is invited to celebrate the 25th Annual Record Family Fun Day in the Park. On Saturday, September 17th, thousands of participants will gather at Stocktons Weber Point for an afternoon geared towards increasing literacy, health and community engagement.   The event features  thirteen literacy-themed areas: Alphabet Alley, Creative Corner, Eco...Read More

Come out for Stockton’s newest festival, Stockton Flavor Fest! The inaugural date is set for May 14 & 15 and promises to be a can’t-miss event. Aimed at celebrating the many cultures, foods and art San Joaquin County offers, organizers at Visit Stockton have pulled out all the stops. You want food? Over 35 food...Read More

San Joaquin County’s signature event, The Asparagus Festival is back again at the county Fairgrounds in Stockton for its 36th year. May 6-8, attendees can feast on the world famous green stalks in ice cream, margaritas, lumpia, nachos, pasta, and the main attraction; Deep Fried Asparagus. One bite of the crispy, battered  veggie and you’ll...Read More

Spring is in the air! The sun is shining, the trees are blooming and kids are back to sports like baseball and swimming. If there is room in your busy calendar, here are a few of the things taking place in San Joaquin County this month.   Hunt for Leprechauns at Lodi Lake March 1-17.  After,...Read More

Participate in the 60th anniversary of the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival February 24-27. Held over three days, there is something for everyone in honor of the delicate blossoms. Popular activities include a bake-off, carnival, vendor fair, fun-run and the crowning of Miss Ripon. Don’t miss the excitement of the downtown parade Saturday at 1PM. For...Read More

Crab feeds are a somewhat regional offering here in Northern California as access to the coast assures the freshest seasonal crab.  Crabbing season generally starts in November and runs through mid-March and you can bet just about every weekend in between there is at least one crab feed in your area. Baseball teams, youth groups...Read More

If you are like most people and looking to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet after all the holiday goodies, San Joaquin County Farmers Markets are here to help!  San Joaquin County is known for its abundance of produce, with over 920,000 acres of farmland and annual sales over $2.5 billion dollars.  Farmers...Read More

Mark your calendar; January 14th- 23rd you can visit some of the best restaurants in Stockton during the 13th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week! Each restaurant will be offering prie-fixe specials in addition to their regular menus. From waffles to barbecue and your favorite Pho, there is something for everyone. This year, you can even download...Read More