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 […]
Whether it was parading dragons, exploding aliens, or wearable works of art, Stockton brothers Zack Macasaet, 26, and Wayne Macasaet, 28, built a name for themselves one brick at a time on Season 2 of Fox Network’s LEGO Masters. The brothers, who moved to Stockton […]
At Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, the animals are at the center of everything the organization does. Different from other local animal shelters that mostly assist dogs and cats in finding new homes, Harvest Home has a reputation for bringing in a gaggle of uncommon pets, […]
Save more cats and dogs from euthanasia—at PALS Haven, that’s the mission. The 501c3 nonprofit was founded in 2004, and has grown with multiple locations, but the newest venture is a 13,000 square foot facility seven years in the making—an upgrade from Lodi’s previous 700 […]
Women wear many hats. As matriarchs, mentors, entrepreneurs, and more—it can be easy to feel defeated in moments stretched too thin. But, Lodi native Jennifer Pratt has a message: You are enough. Her boutique, The Local Collective, is just east of the Lodi arch on […]
Local businesses are the beating heart of a community – but they wouldn’t make it far without their customers. Visit Stockton recognized this and, in 2018, was looking for ways to both offer local businesses a boost and benefit customers. They came up with a […]
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) […]
With the notoriously short lifespan of fresh flowers, we tend to save those big bouquets for birthdays and other special occasions—and then watch as they wilt day by day. But thanks to Sola Wood flowers, you can bring life to your living room, brighten the […]
“We’re in a shortage supply,” says Lance McHan, a local real estate agent in San Joaquin County. “Couple that with low interest rates, it’s driving prices up.” What McHan is describing are two of the defining characteristics of the SJC housing market. Interest rates have […]
Summertime means schools out, and we’ve got the perfect activity to get the kids out of the house for some creative fun. Letty Nava, owner of Lodi’s Nava and Co., has been teaching kid’s art classes for over 15 years. “When my kids were in […]
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