Happy weekend, Stockton! In today’s happening-today edition: Corgi paddle, Columbus Park reopening, and Haggin a la Carte + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fresh life for a neighborhood park: Stockton’s Columbus Park reopened after a nearly year-long renovation, celebrated June 16 with a ribbon cutting. Upgrades include new play equipment, lit basketball court, fitness area, and community garden -- see Columbus Park upgrades.
Expanding local operations: ACR opened a new 506,000-square-foot distribution center in Stockton, aiming to speed deliveries and manage freight costs, and bringing about 35 new jobs after a ribbon cutting with operational demonstrations -- see the new distribution center.
Budget priorities outlined: San Joaquin County supervisors approved a $3.3 billion 2026–27 budget on Thursday, their 13th straight balanced plan, prioritizing public safety, infrastructure, and behavioral health, including the SJ BeWell Campus -- see the county budget plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Polish your short game: If your wedges need love or you just want weekends to feel like vacation, Brookside Golf & Country Club delivers with a Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course, tennis and pickleball, a resort-style pool, and a busy social calendar. Ask a member friend, check it out this week.
Seafood mood, unlocked: Whether you're plotting a quick lunch or a low-key dinner this week, Mariscos Mazatlán | Filbert St turns out fresh, zesty ceviche tostadas, spicy aguachiles, and shareable molcajetes that taste like a quick trip to Sinaloa. Bring napkins, and that friend who always asks for extra lime.
Delta staycation, sorted: Quiet Delta mornings, breezy waterfront vibes, and your home-on-wheels parked right by the water. Riverside RV Park tucks into Village West Marina with full hookups, fishing steps away, and on-site eats nearby, so a low-effort mini vacation actually fits your weeknight plans this week without leaving Stockton.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 Fathers Day Celebration @ St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of Father’s Day is more wisdom than novelty ties, join a celebration honoring Elder Tom Phillips Sr. and AIM Elder Fred Short. Expect Native vendors, inspiring speakers, a traditional drum, Mexican-style lunch, and Yoloti Tonantzin Tlalla Aztec dancers, all heart, no fuss.
🐶 Corgi Paddle @ Lodi Lake Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Corgi Paddle is splashing back into Lodi Lake for its fourth lap, with a fleet of stubby-legged captains and humans just trying to keep up. Rent from Lodi Lake Boat House, or bring a kayak or board, and it becomes the cutest armada in town.
📚 Readers and Eaters Storytime @ Lodi Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – An interactive storytime with Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood serves up Linh's Rooftop Garden, then lets the kids taste the fruits and veggies they just met on the page. It is culture, a snack, and maybe proof your child will eat a tomato voluntarily.
✊ Stockton Juneteenth @ San Joaquin County Fairgrounds | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair and celebrate 50 years of Juneteenth in Stockton and San Joaquin County, with music, food, and real community pride. Expect stories that stick longer than your sunscreen, leaders you know by name, and plenty of reasons to linger, listen, and smile.
💃 Elevate Dance Company's 10th Anniversary Showcase @ Bob Hope Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Grab a seat for Elevate’s 10th Anniversary Showcase, a Time Capsule of the company’s greatest hits that won’t make your knees ache just watching. Upgrade to the VIP pre-show for Maison du Mouvement highlights, light appetizers, and small-town bragging rights.
🍽 Haggin a la Carte @ Haggin Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Haggin á la Carte is serving signature bites, desserts, and local pours from the area’s best in the galleries, so dinner comes with actual art. Think lively entertainment and a sensory swirl. Plus a glam photo setup, just to prove you were classing it up.
👨 Father's Day Tour @ Lodi Boathouse | Sunday (6/21) at 8:30 AM – Whether you’re the family kayak whisperer or still call it a canoe, this mellow Father’s Day river paddle is the smart move. Glide past wildlife, trade dad jokes, and let the guides do the heavy lifting, snacks included. Quality time, zero yardwork. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Stockton report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
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