San Joaquin is brimming with kind-hearted, community driven individuals always on the lookout for a cause worthy of donating their time and efforts to. But sometimes the annual crab feed or raffle drawing can get a bit redundant. That’s why we’ve prepared a special list […]
One day at a time, one girl at a time “It takes a lot of audacity to change things—and I’m just that audacious, I guess,” Mariah Looney proclaims. It’s one of the few times she’s stepped into the limelight during our conversation, preferring to praise […]
An herbalist’s approach health and wellness Forms of herbs, flowers, plants, and roots were considered the first medicinal drugs some 60,000 years ago. As we progressed, Chinese Emperors, East Indian Ayurvedic practitioners, Egyptian kings, Roman physicians, and Greek botanists, published, preached, and practiced herbal medicine. […]
Get it right and get it tight! Pilates works your core (or as they say in the practice, your powerhouse) like no other, can relieve back pain, puts minimal strain on your body, and some even say it seriously improves sex life — and these […]
Translate your dream into reality using self-belief and visualization We all know the saying, “New Year, New You”. As we welcome 2017—and follow social norms that induce self-inventory—I ask, who do you want to be? Is your “new you” more focused, positive, and happy? Does […]
SUSD Parent Empowerment Coordinator talks bullying at district-wide parent trainings When parents at Stockton Unified School District brought forward their concerns about bullying, staff didn’t hesitate to put a plan into action. “When we hear the voices of our parents… we want to move it […]
Giving up driving, alternate transportation, and having those tough talks Driving gives individuals a sense of independence — just ask the 16-year-old who passed their driver’s test for the first time. However, the reverse is also true. Losing driving privileges can feel a lot like […]
2017 Pan Pacific Cup Arrives at the Arena January 13 – 15 Tap along with the tempo, ladies and gentleman! This year’s internationally attended baton twirling championship is back in our Stockton county seat. Checking in at the arena, a plethora of competitors from across […]
If you’ve strolled along the grape vines at twilight, or enjoyed an evening tasting at one of Lodi’s wineries, you’ve probably heard the tell-tale screech of an owl overhead. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to spot those flapping wings-off for a late night snack-hard at […]
Reduce Holiday Stress & Worry the Natural Way When winter comes, the season’s holiday cheer may be tinged with dread. The excessive time commitments, gift buying, hosting duties, and traditions can take a toll on our psyche. Instead of letting an overwhelming to-do list get […]
How to maintain your new year’s resolutions Most people have a resolution in mind during the countdown to the New Year. Plenty have guzzled down their last bit of champagne, vowing to give up that bad habit once and for all and gain the physique […]
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