“What is my purpose?” Shauna Jacob asked herself while working through The Purpose Driven Life program with her husband at Lodi’s First Baptist Church. Without a clear answer, “We went on a journey to figure it out.” At that time, the mother of two and […]
Ten Worthy Winter Trips Winter has welcomed cold weather to San Joaquin County giving residents two choices when it comes to this season’s vacation plans: they can either head to the snow-capped mountains where winter activities abound, or they can get the hell out of […]
The holiday season is never complete without a freshly baked batch of cookies. Be they ginger snaps, shortbread, or something in between—that delightful smell drifting from room to room is the best way to bring families together. And in honor of the most wonderful time […]
Are you stumped about what to get that special guy who geeks out over the coolest new gadgets and gizmos? We put together this list to help you out! The Nerdy Guy: PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality Headset Virtual reality is finally here to stay. You […]
Known as the home base for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as the majestic Great Salt Lake and correlating Salt Flats nearby, many overlook the high-elevation capital’s big city appeal. A bustling downtown anchored by breweries and colorful artwork give […]
In a world where a lot of emphasis is put on appearance, a bright white smile, filled with straight teeth is an oft-coveted feature. In fact, studies have confirmed that people with straight teeth are viewed as more successful, smarter, and more desirable romantically. They […]
Food for thought! According to the San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, two of our highest valued crops are almonds and walnuts. These incredible trees take up over 121,700 acres of our cut of the valley alone, not including saplings still preparing for their first […]
University of the Pacific’s Community Involvement Program (CIP) Director, Allison Dumas, wakes up every morning feeling blessed. “I love what I do, and not a lot of people can say that,” she says of her role that allows her to help others while promoting higher […]
It’s time to soak up the last rays of summer before San Joaquin’s bright sunshine gives way to the overcast skies of fall. Spend one of your last weekends at the beach to enjoy the fleeting moments of warm-weather aficionados’ favorite season. Sink your toes […]
© San Joaquin Magazine 2017
