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Help us spread joy this season! Donate new toys for the kids at Gospel Center Rescue Mission and help make their season ...
12/08/2025

Help us spread joy this season! Donate new toys for the kids at Gospel Center Rescue Mission and help make their season brighter. Drop off your donations to Sass! Public Relations, Inc. through December 19th!

Abigail Coussons: 2025 ATHENA Youth Leadership AwardBy Jo Ann Kirby“I was initially shocked to be chosen for such an inc...
12/06/2025

Abigail Coussons: 2025 ATHENA Youth Leadership Award
By Jo Ann Kirby

“I was initially shocked to be chosen for such an incredible honor, but that feeling quickly turned into gratitude to those who recognized my hard work and commitment to making Linden and our community a better place,” Abigail said.

Abigail is the daughter of Brad and Lisa Coussons; she has two brothers and one sister. The family also has two dogs, one of which Abigail rescued from the side of the road. “When I learned Abigail had won the ATHENA award, I was so proud and excited that she was being rewarded for all of her accomplishments,” said Lisa Coussons, adding that she thinks her daughter is just an amazing human being. “She works tirelessly to maintain her grades, help others and contribute to foster positive relationships throughout the community in any way she can.”

Lisa said Abigail has always been a leader, and much of that is due to the teachers, administrators and staff who have influenced her during her years attending Linden Unified School District. “Waverly Elementary staff pushed her to become the best version of herself and that was brought to even higher levels as a student at Linden High School, especially with the support, encouragement and mentorship she has received from teachers like Ms. Jana Colombini and Ms. Morgan Parker,” Lisa said.

https://www.herlifemagazine.com/centralvalley/spark-joy/abigail-coussons-2025-athena-youth-leadership-award/

Get ready for St. Joseph’s 17th Annual Fun Run/Walk for Wellness! Enjoy a community-filled morning with swag, snacks, ph...
12/04/2025

Get ready for St. Joseph’s 17th Annual Fun Run/Walk for Wellness! Enjoy a community-filled morning with swag, snacks, photos, prizes, and more — all included with registration.

Sign up today:
https://unite.chiphilanthropy.org/stjoesfunrun2026

Natalia Dentoni & Best Wishes: Creating A Beautiful Pocket of Peace & LightBy Rachel FentonThe holiday season is full of...
12/04/2025

Natalia Dentoni & Best Wishes: Creating A Beautiful Pocket of Peace & Light
By Rachel Fenton

The holiday season is full of its own unique magic, woven by familiar songs and children’s laughter, ornamented with twinkling lights and tinsel, and wound throughout it all is the simple joy of gift-giving. From finding that perfect gift to wrapping it in paper and ribbons and watching your loved one open it, each step of the giving process has its own thrill and is an instrumental part of what makes this season so beloved. However, finding that perfect gift can be quite a challenge in a world stuffed with big box stores. Among shelves of mass-produced and cookie-cutter clutter, it can be nearly impossible to find a gift that is beautiful, local and intentional. But those familiar with Stockton know exactly where to go.

Best Wishes in Lincoln Center has long stood as a local gem, its vibrant and cheerful sign beckoning you to wander through its cozy interior. Even though it boasts impressive square footage, it maintains the intimacy and warmth of a boutique. It is advertised as merely a home décor and gifts store, but that description seems to fall short of what the store has become to the community. “People come here because it’s a Stockton store…it’s a feel-good store!” said Natalia Dentoni, a lifelong Stocktonian and the new owner of Best Wishes.

https://www.herlifemagazine.com/centralvalley/inspirations/natalia-dentoni-best-wishes-creating-a-beautiful-pocket-of-peace-light/

12/03/2025

Our Christmas Toy Drive is back, spreading holiday cheer to the kids at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission! 🎄🎁

Bring your unwrapped gifts to our office at 628 Lincoln Center, Stockton. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and can’t wait to see you!

The Lounge: Stockton’s Hidden Speak-Easy at The Kitchen at StonebrierLooking for a unique cosmopolitan experience no lon...
11/29/2025

The Lounge: Stockton’s Hidden Speak-Easy at The Kitchen at Stonebrier

Looking for a unique cosmopolitan experience no longer requires a trip to the Bay Area. Stockton’s popular restaurant The Kitchen at Stonebrier has been impressing locals for the past few years with their farm-to-fork imaginative plates and unique libations. More recently, The Kitchen has expanded their dining experience with the opening of a secluded retro speak-easy style lounge. The Lounge takes you back to a time when enjoying cocktails was refined and dignified. Perfect for private and unique gatherings, this becomes a true retreat for locals to enjoy a serene haven of luxury.

Co-President Corinna Jones and house manager Angelina Perez shared how bringing this experience to Stockton is also about connecting the community. “It’s kind of been my heart and soul from the beginning,” Corinna said. From floor to ceiling the architecture of The Lounge is decorated with beautiful 1920s-style sconces, wooden walls and dark mahogany couches, giving a stately yet secluded feel. Patrons can sit and partake in classic literary reads from Decameron to Robin Crusoe or play a game of chess while consuming unique libations from the specialty bar.

Yet the ambience is only part of the experience. Angelina described how quality and consistency have been the key. “It’s the people and the staff that unite the experience,” emphasizing that their staff play a key role engaging with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere. In addition, many of their cocktails and dishes are inspired by their customers. “We pull from so many backgrounds,” Corinna added. The Grand Margarita, a mix of Grand Marnier, Patron Silver and Cointreau with fresh lime, inspired by a regular patron, has now become a house favorite and wakes up the senses.

https://www.herlifemagazine.com/centralvalley/community-spotlight/the-lounge-stocktons-hidden-speak-easy-at-the-kitchen-at-stonebrier/

Supporters Celebrate Bishop’s AwardsOn September 19, almost 500 friends and supporters attended the 2025 Bishop's Awards...
11/27/2025

Supporters Celebrate Bishop’s Awards

On September 19, almost 500 friends and supporters attended the 2025 Bishop's Awards Celebration for the Diocese of Stockton in the Holy Family Center at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Tracy. It was a wonderful evening of gratitude and faith as the event celebrated the Jubilee Year of Hope and recognized clergy, religious leaders, lay leaders and the faithful. The celebration also commemorated the successful completion of the Diocesewide Call and Sent campaign to support parishes, the Seminarian Education Program, the Priest Retirement Fund and the Office of Evangelization for Youth and Young Adults.

Photography by Helen Ripken

Turkey Trot: Hunger Does Not Take a Holiday By Jo Ann KirbyOn a day set aside for gratitude, hundreds of people get up e...
11/25/2025

Turkey Trot: Hunger Does Not Take a Holiday
By Jo Ann Kirby

On a day set aside for gratitude, hundreds of people get up early to get their steps in for a good cause.

The Emergency Food Bank’s Run & Walk Against Hunger starts at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and follows a course along downtown Stockton’s waterfront in a collective effort to put food on the tables of those in need.

“Within San Joaquin County, there are 83,690 people who are food insecure; that is 10.8 percent of the county’s population. Of that number, the Emergency Food Bank served 73,589 individuals, 88 percent of the food-insecure population,” Alesha Pichler, community relations manager for the food bank, said. “While we’re proud of that impact, it also shows just how much the Emergency Food Bank is needed. Because of the rising costs of utilities, housing, gas, insurance and groceries, many working families are facing food insecurity for the first time. While families struggle, the Emergency Food Bank is also struggling to maintain the level of food supply that our community needs.”

A decrease in federal food support and donations along with the government shutdown are making it difficult for the food bank’s warehouse director to source supplies. In 2019, the food bank distributed 3.9 million pounds of food, and by 2024 that number increased to 7.2 million pounds.

The first “turkey trot,” as it is nicknamed, took place in 2005 as the brainchild of Ralph Womack, who served on the food bank’s board of directors and continues to serve today.

https://www.herlifemagazine.com/centralvalley/community-spotlight/turkey-trot-hunger-does-not-take-a-holiday/

Friends Outside Marks 70 YearsOn September 21, Friends Outside, a nonprofit working inside institutions and with familie...
11/22/2025

Friends Outside Marks 70 Years

On September 21, Friends Outside, a nonprofit working inside institutions and with families and children of incarcerated individuals, celebrated 70 years of serving those who are justice impacted in California. The celebration for supporters and sponsors included a culinary competition, silent auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres, cake and refreshments at BellaVista Rooftop.

11/21/2025

We had a wonderful time at the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Awards Luncheon! Congratulations to Kay G. Ruhstaller, Stephanie Braithwaite, and Abigail Coussons for the incredible work they do to uplift and strengthen our community.

Norma DePauli: One of Stockton’s AngelsBy Rachel FentonEvery community has its angels, people who work selflessly behind...
11/20/2025

Norma DePauli: One of Stockton’s Angels
By Rachel Fenton

Every community has its angels, people who work selflessly behind the scenes, sacrificing their time, money and energy to give back to those around them. You might not always see them but they’re still present, meeting the needs of the community from the greatest to the least.

Stockton has many such angels, but one of the most notable is Norma DePauli. She has been described as a volunteer extraordinaire, spending much of her time volunteering at organizations that serve the underprivileged and give back to the local community. Whether through her work with Hospice of San Joaquin, her incredible more-than-ten-gallon blood donation record or her magical appearances as Mrs. Claus, Norma has touched thousands of lives with her hard work and gentle smile.

She was born in Stockton, and nothing stands in Norma’s way when she wants to give back to the city that raised her. Even when her four daughters were still young, she found ways to be locally involved. She began by volunteering for yard duty at their nearby elementary school when they were short-staffed, bringing her infant twins in their stroller as she helped the teachers. As they grew, Norma also began to volunteer at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary, despite some of those in charge trying to dissuade her because she had “too many kids at home.” Determined to prove them wrong, she continued to show up twice a month, every other Tuesday for 40 years, making her the volunteer with the most years served in the hospital’s history.

https://www.herlifemagazine.com/centralvalley/community-spotlight/norma-depauli-one-of-stocktons-angels/

Gala for Hospice of San JoaquinHospice of San Joaquin’s 45th Anniversary Gala on September 20 was an incredible celebrat...
11/18/2025

Gala for Hospice of San Joaquin

Hospice of San Joaquin’s 45th Anniversary Gala on September 20 was an incredible celebration of compassion, community and care. Since 1980, Hospice of San Joaquin has served the community thanks to the dedication of their staff, the generosity of volunteers and the support of generous donors. Hospice events such as the anniversary gala ensure the nonprofit can continue providing vital programs and compassionate care through Hospice of San Joaquin and Hospice House.

Photography by Helen Ripken

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