Stockton, CA — On Thursday evening, the vibrant greens of Bokisch Vineyards served as the backdrop for the celebration of the Growing Futures Initiative’s second anniversary. Spearheaded by San Joaquin A+, this initiative has significantly expanded in its second year, enhancing career-connected learning experiences across San Joaquin County.

Hey Stocktonians,

Stockton, California, we are in for another week filled with weekend activities! Keep reading for your weekly event rundown. 

San Joaquin County's vital tomato industry is facing a severe threat from an invasive insect, prompting the county's Board of Supervisors to declare a state of emergency earlier this month. The culprit, identified as the beet leafhopper, carries the beet curly top virus (BCTV), a pathogen that damages tomato plants by causing crinkled and yellowed leaves, stunted roots, and necrotic phloem tissues.