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Background and Connection to Stockton
Douglas Vigil has lived in Stockton since 1999, providing him with a deep understanding of the community and its educational needs. With four years of experience as an elected Trustee for San Joaquin Board of Education, Area 3, he represents the Country Club and Western Ranch neighborhoods in South Stockton. His role has involved approving budgets, handling appeals, and managing district boundary changes, as well as inter-district attendance, expulsions, and charter school petitions.

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. 

Cooler days are ahead of us in Stockton, California!  

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.