Stockton is setting the bar for workforce development through its deep-rooted commitment to education and community collaboration. From career technical education (CTE) programs in local schools to specialized degree offerings at community and state colleges, Stockton is fostering a generation prepared for high-demand jobs across multiple industries.

It was a weekend surrounded by great vibes and amazing talent, competing at the 2024 Te Fa’a Nō Te ‘Ori Tahitian Dance Festival in Stockton, California. The festival took place at Weston Ranch High School, with hundreds of attendees coming from different parts of the world. The Mata’irea Polynesian Culture Preservation hosted the event, celebrating culture and rewarding talent. 

Stockton’s downtown waterfront is set to welcome a major transformation with the new South Pointe project, which will turn a vacant nine-acre lot along McLeod Lake and the San Joaquin River into modern waterfront homes and commercial spaces. This development, part of Stockton’s Envision 2040 General Plan, aims to revitalize the area, bringing housing, community spaces, and commercial opportunities to a prime location near the marina and I-5.

San Joaquin General Hospital is closely monitoring the possibility of an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in North Carolina, forcing the shutdown of one of the nation’s largest IV fluid suppliers, Baxter International. While California hospitals are not facing an immediate shortage, the potential disruption is a concern for medical facilities across the state.