Randy’s Bistro spices up Monday Nights in Lodi

International Pop Up Randy’s Bistro spices up Monday nights in Lodi  By Brandy Collins Randy Anzaldo has always wanted to own his own restaurant. And, in May of 2023, he realized that dream, opening Randy’s Bistro in the former Denis’ Country Kitchen spot. “I’ve […]

Twin Arbors Barre Fusion Program

Barre Fusion Build long, lean muscles  By Angela Rudolph / D By Sophia Elle Diana Brown, who has taught fitness classes since 2008, is dabbling in a new exercise field—barre fusion. Taught at Twin Arbors Private Sports Club, the fitness instructor is all in […]

SJCOE Specialty Program for Students with Autism

  Connecting Through Education SJCOE’s Connection! program serves students with autism  By Nora Heston Tarte Some kids need a little extra help. Regardless of the specific diagnosis or need, general education simply isn’t the best fit for every child. Noticing, and accepting, that is […]

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Manteca Park Golf Teaches Life Lessons

Chipping Away at Life’s Challenges Youth programs at Manteca Park Golf Course teach life lessons  By Angela Rudolph / D By Sophia Elle Fresh air, beautiful greenery, and the chance to work on physicality—there is a lot to enjoy for anyone who steps onto […]

Wonder Women of San Joaquin

  As in years past, April marks our Wonder Women feature, profiles of San Joaquin County women of courage, integrity, leadership, and vision. While the individuals we’ve selected have all led different lives, what each one has in common is that their past experiences have […]

Best of the Best 2023

We salute the winners and runner-up of our annual readers poll — businesses that have earned the respect and support of their customers. We’re celebrating the businesses driving our county forward, with recommendations and accolades doled out by our readers. Whether you’re looking for the […]

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The Well serves more than meets the eye

Coffee and a cookie? Yes. A latte and a muffin? Of course. Tea with a scone? Please! But how about coffee and a burger, or a latte and a salad, or a tea paired with a house-fired pizza? The Well is Stockton’s home away from […]

Lovotti’s Pizza Pub serves New York- and Italian-style pies

Cousins Scott and Jeff Lovotti took a risk. Lovotti Pizza Pub is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in charming Yosemite Street Village offering not just good food, but a great atmosphere. With a menu that includes their famous brick-oven pizzas, appetizers including loaded fries, […]

Wonder Women

“The world needs strong women. Women who lift up and build others, who will love and be loved, women who live bravely, both tender and fierce, women of indomitable will.”— Amy Tenney Each year in our April edition, we tell the stories of selfless women […]

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