Life & Style
Golden Gate Pinball Festival Comes to Lodi
Flashing lights and whizzing sounds, exhibits, lectures, food and adult beverages, a silent auction, and even a space to camp out. If that sounds like fun to you, then the Golden Gate Pinball Festival is the place to be. The event will take place on […]
Sail : Champion Chris Geiler takes flight
At the cliff face, time stands still for Chris Geiler. Staring across the abyss, he steps forward in his wingsuit as the wind tugs against his seams. Adrenaline, hesitation, the fear of the unknown is all foreign notions that roll off his shoulders and away […]
A Seed of Change : Trail Coffee Roaster’s New Shop on Main Street
Did you ever think your morning cup of coffee could make an impactful change in someone’s life? Trail Coffee Roasters, a female-run, seed-to-cup café has made such a tremendous change in not only the lives of their customers but also the lives of their employees. […]
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Click Bait : Telling Stories that Get Results
Barbara Daly has moved from on-air personality to behind-the-camera talent. The Stockton videographer who runs the video production company Daly Video Services got her start as an on-air reporter in Santa Rosa, El Paso, and Tucson. When her husband landed an on-air reporting gig for […]
Cannabis Culture
In January of 2018, California became the sixth state in the U.S. to allow licensed shops to sell marijuana to anyone, 21 years and older, with a state licensed ID or passport. Stockton is currently home to a handful of dispensaries that welcome the public […]
Run with Comfort : Finding the Best Fit for You
Whether you’re a triathlete or just a weekend warrior, making sure your running shoes fit properly is top priority. To find the best shoe for you, we asked Fleet Feet Stockton shop owner Tony Vice for guidance. “Everyone’s biomechanics are different,” says Tony. “How the […]
Artistry in Accessories
Dorene Willet sells handcrafted jewelry at Lodi’s Boxwood Finch. Zzyzx may sound like a mythical place, but Dorene Willet promises it’s real. Formerly known as Soda Springs, it’s the spot Dorene got her start in jewelry making 15 years ago, attending a jewelry camp at […]
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Into the Depths : At Moaning Cavern Adventure Park
Imagine stepping underground and into a world that has never seen the light of day. That first hollow touch of cavern air, the echo engulfing your every intrepid footstep, and a low, eerie moan that crosses the walls and settles into your eardrums. This is […]
Creating Families
When Richard Cardenas’ sister was having trouble with her son, he and partner Ted Hererra stepped in. Struggling in school and experiencing behavioral problems, the boy moved in with Ted and Richard. With their intervention, the nephew returned home. It was a positive outcome, except […]
2018 Wonder Women
Six women who combat community challenges Rebecca Deal Five generations and a community built on friendship ties Rebecca Deal to San Joaquin, and with such a strong connection to the Central Valley, she can’t picture herself anywhere else. “All of my family is here, born […]
Feminine Strength
Step into Stella Mitchell’s new home on North School Street. The women’s clothing boutique that opened under the name Stella Boutique across from Lodi’s Lakewood Plaza five years ago moved downtown last fall. The new location allowed owner Kelli Ann Knowles to double her retail […]