As the lights dim, and the music ramps up, Hellen Heels steps on stage. A vision in a glittering gold pantsuit and platinum blonde wig, she stomps in a pair of sky-high heeled boots, performing high energy moves to tracks by J. Lo. Bouncing from […]
When the weather gets gloomy and temperatures begin to drop, you have two choices: bundle up and embrace it or get the hell out of dodge! If you’re taking the latter approach, the best direction to head is south where warmer days ignite your soul […]
Making the move from Reno to Stockton in 2018 felt more like coming home to Sacramento’s minor league NBA team. With their parent club close by, the Stockton Kings embarked on a fresh start that solidified their role as a valuable developmental tool and brought […]
After a lifetime of dedication to public service, Suzanne Schultz, program manager for the San Joaquin County Family Justice Center, is looking forward to retirement in 2022—and she’s going out with a bang. The 57-year-old responsible for planning, designing, and running the FJC just snagged […]
SJC is home to many coffee makers who demonstrate passion, innovation, and expertise of their craft on a daily basis. But ask any of them what their favorite part of being in the business is, and the answer is always the same: the connections they […]
Mexico City is New York without the skyscrapers; an urban mecca bursting with vibrant culture and delectable cuisine. It’s also Cuauhtémoc (Cuate) Rivera’s hometown—owner and head chef of Don Luis’ Mexican Restaurant—and the inspiration behind his newest venture, El Chilango Chido, which translates to “the […]
For Stocktonians, Podesto’s Market & Deli is more than a grocery store—it’s a community staple. Many customers have been visiting the Lincoln Center market for decades, first as high schoolers grabbing sandwiches with their friends after school, and now bringing their own children, stopping in […]
The key to living a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle isn’t just what you associate with fitness, working out, and eating right, it’s also about community. In fact, according to Susie Cruz, that’s the most important ingredient, and it’s exactly what the young business owner has created […]
Twenty years is a long time. It’s evident in the way Susan Obert recounts memories throughout her career, much of which was spent at a local museum where she now serves as CEO. Her stories mirror the victories, challenges, and fond memories that a relationship […]
While retirement marks the end of one chapter, it can also create exciting new beginnings, reveal new passions, and in some cases, inspire people to embark on an entirely new career. San Joaquin Magazine spoke to four incredible seniors in our community who are expanding […]
A home museum littered in ribbons, stables filled with award-winning stallions and mares, a prestigious lineage dating back nearly a century—these attributes are what set Jack Tone Ranch apart from other horse breeders in the country. A long line of aristocratic horses carrying the highest […]
It didn’t take long for High Water Brewing Taproom & Restaurant to become a local’s favorite spot for sipping brews after work or into the weekend. However, the extravagant and flavorful menu seems to be the eatery’s best-kept secret. If you weren’t aware that your […]
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