Our community is something special. We come from all walks of life, striving to build up the region we call home. It’s certainly something to take pride in, which many of us do. But now there’s a non-profit that showcases that pride in t-shirt form. […]
Who’d have guessed that those lace-lined, ribbon laden bundles of wool would become the mainstream trend for winter 2016? I sure didn’t! But darn it all, if they aren’t the comfiest, warmest garments to wear during the holiday season! That’s right! Suddenly those hand-made sweaters […]
There’s a new trend spreading across San Joaquin that’s got book enthusiasts buzzing! The Little Free Library—a program started in Wisconsin in 2009—has taken our nation and other parts of the world by storm. Bringing books to every neighborhood it possibly can, Little Free Library […]
Although we received a few downpours this winter, make no mistake, people! We’re still in a severe drought and it’s going to take a few more years of heavy storms before we’ve made up all the water we’ve been missing out on. And that’s why, […]
Art breathes life, bringing focus to history, people, and ideas that were once relics or entirely unknown. Like a wave of inspiration that flows across our region, Art Expressions of San Joaquin showcases a rotating display of local and regionally known artists—which is how […]
Nestled inside the orchard-lined banks of the Sacramento River, just three miles from Walnut Grove off scenic Highway 160 sits the Ryde Hotel. Inside its walls, guests will find luxurious accommodations ripe with storied pasts. Once a haven for gangsters and rule-breakers during the prohibition […]
August is Romance Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect excuse to infuse a little romance into your relationship. Whether newly dating or married for 10+ years, it’s never a bad time to make your partner feel special. From sweet sentiments (that you can carry […]
Our bodies are roughly 60 percent water and, despite being walking water tanks, there is a constant need to replenish. Health authorities recommend eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, but the amount varies based on age and weight. If you’re not drinking the right […]
Jerrod Mays first discovered his enchantment with metal over 20 years ago, as he built and modified choppers. Today, his passion is showcased through an art form unique to him and San Joaquin. Metal being a family trade, the third generation general contractor attributes […]
“You know how some teenage girls are nuts about horses? It’s like a disease. Well, it’s like that with books for some people,” Tom Kohlhepp laughs, explaining how he came to be the owner of Tom’s Books Used and New in Lodi. “I always […]
When Carole Seitz, the owner and creator of Carole’s Candles, made a stop along her vacation to Yosemite in 1996, she had no idea that her two hour visit among the many candle molds and wax would spell out the beginning of a profitable passion. […]
© San Joaquin Magazine 2017
