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 […]
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, our entire lives were turned upside down. Most suffered hardships may it be personal, professional, or health-related. The only true winners of the pandemic, however, may have been our pets. Typically left on their own for large chunks […]
For over a year California theme parks were closed to the public, adhering to strict shutdown guidelines enforced by the state government. But this spring, they began reopening again. Today, theme parks are looking more like they used to (with some new protocols in place) […]
In 2019, our local German-inspired eatery launched a brunch menu to fill an obvious need in the community—there was not enough brunch to go around. “The brunch spots were kind of limited,” Marcus DeAnda, owner of West Oak Nosh, says. However, when shutdown happened, he […]
As long as it’s existed, Don Luis Mexican Restaurant has been a family business. Formerly owned by Chef and Owner Cuahtemoc (Cuate) Rivera’s in-laws (who also own Casa Flores), Cuate took over in 2004. Since then, he’s made a lot of changes, but about 30 […]
After a year of shutdowns and pandemic living, we’re emerging with a new positive outlook on life in San Joaquin County. Many of our local businesses, especially those in the food, drink, and entertainment industry, have suffered, and some haven’t made it to the other […]
In 1972, when Gary Buckmann was a 20-year-old gymnast at Chico State University, he had a devastating accident on the long horse vault. Landing from eight-and-a-half feet in the air onto his head, Gary suffered a broken neck that left him paralyzed. After four weeks […]
Bubbling seafood boils, pots of fresh ingredients, the freedom to have the seafood you want, the way you want, in a friendly environment – it doesn’t get any better! Dive into an exceptional dining experience that will leave you feeling like you just spent an […]
There has long been something romantic about packing a picnic and enjoying a grazing meal with your person. The problem, quite often, is in the prep. That’s why Lexi Burns created Tipsy Grazer, a Lodi-based company that offers grazing tables, cheese and charcuterie boards, and to-go […]
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