In Bloom

Coming Up Dahlias Imagine a warm summer day, picking up a plump bouquet of brightly colored dahlias at the local farmer’s market to display on your table at home. Shades of pink, purple, orange, yellow, and red pop in a mixed arrangement of beautiful blooms. […]

The New San Diego

July marks the 250th anniversary of San Diego. This ocean-side city was once hailed as “the birthplace of California,” after it became the first European settlement on the West Coast in 1769. But San Diego has come a long way, not just in the last […]

Chomping at the Bit

For the Love of Horses It’s not rare to see people riding horseback throughout the vineyards and farmlands of San Joaquin County. From guided tours for visitors to routine strolls by horse owners, from competition training by professionals to lessons for newcomers, horses call this […]

Family Fun in Boise, Idaho!

School’s out for summer! Grab the kids and hit the road! Boise is an unsuspecting place for a family vacation, but the growing city is packed with attractions and activities for those of all ages. Play inside and outside on waterslides, roller coasters, mini-golf, and […]

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Keeper of History

San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum safeguards SJ’s most precious artifacts The rich history of San Joaquin County cannot be understated, but many who live here often underestimate, or worse, forget that fact. While the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Lodi is a […]

Saving Green

Tips for saving money & the planet by creating less waste Reduce energy use: Summer in the central valley is HOT. Use fans instead of the air conditioner whenever possible, utilize window treatments to keep your home cool, and lower the temperature on your water […]

The Heart of Hapkido

How Martial Arts Can Enhance Your Child’s Life The benefits of children taking Hapkido Martial Arts go beyond the physical: students are taught to have respect both for themselves and those around them, all while being trained to practice self-discipline on and off the mat. […]

Going for Gold

Catching Up with Stockton’s Own Karate Kid Shortly after winning all five of his matches at the Karate championships in Reno and bringing home the USA National Champion Title, 15-year-old Noah Helsby was chosen to represent the USA in the Jr. Pan-American Karate Championships in […]

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How To: Plan a Family Vacation with Kids in Mind

Summer is just around the corner-have you started planning your family vacation yet? Planning a vacation is enough work on its own, but putting together an itinerary that pleases the whole family can feel downright impossible. Don’t stress. There is plenty of advice online which […]

Summer Skin

Warmer weather brings different skin issues that affect our kids. Find solutions to some of summer’s biggest skin issues below. Preventing a sunburn. The biggest culprit of nasty sunburns is incorrect sunscreen use. Even with the best intentions kids can end up with peeling, aching […]

Catchin’ Catfish

Kick off June with a splash! If you’ve got any young anglers in your family who are eager to take their fishing gear for a spin, then you might just want to bring them out to Oak Grove Park for the annual Catfish Derby! And […]

A Garden A’Fare

4 Chefs. 4 Cultures. For a good cause. You know the Goodstock girls—Amy Sieffert and Anne Wilcox, the dynamic duo behind beloved events such as Stockmarket in Downtown and Herstory at the Haggin Museum. This month, they’re channeling their devotion to their community via food, […]

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