The USS Lucid was one of many “Aggressive Class” minesweeping ships that served the US Navy through the 50s, 60s and 70s. Amy’s father, David Rajkovich, has been restoring the Lucid right here in Stockton as part of the Stockton Maritime Museum. David joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about the history of this ship, why these minesweepin…

Located in Lodi, the San Joaquin County Historical Museum is home to many historic artifacts relating to Stockton’s history and San Joaquin County’s history as a whole. Phillip Merlo, the museum's executive director, joins Wes and Amy to talk about the museum, its exhibits and the educational opportunities it provides to San Joaquin County. Phillip…

If you’re looking for fun things to do with your kids in Stockton, today’s episode is for you! Join Wes and Amy as they talk about some of the best attractions for families in this area such as Pixie Woods, The Children’s Museum of Stockton and the Haggin Museum. This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This is Stockton is part of the De…

Julienne “Puka” Pin is a local ceramics artist in Stockton and the owner of Puka Tutis Pottery. Puka joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode of This is Stockton to talk about the inspiration behind her handmade ceramics and the extensive process that goes into creating her wares. She also talks about the pottery classes that she offers and what people…

Founded in 1901, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce advocates for local Stockton businesses and provides many services to its members. Chamber CEO Timm Quinn joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about the history of this organization as well as the wide variety of programs and events that the Chamber offers. The Greater Stockton Chamb…

Recently, TripAdvisor compiled a list of the top 10 best things to do in Stockton. On today’s episode, Wes and Amy are going to run down this list and give you some information on each of these popular spots. Tune in and become an expert on some of Stockton’s most popular attractions! Podcast Episodes Related to Places on this List: This is The Hag…

Taking place from January 19th to the 28th, 2024, The 14th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week highlights the best restaurants across Stockton. Join Wes, Amy and Anthony as they give you a rundown of how Stockton Restaurant Week works and highlight some of the participating restaurants. Additionally, Anthony breaks down the #stocktonrestaurantweek gift…

Located in Lincoln Center in Stockton, Shine Yoga Studios offers not only yoga but also cycling and barre classes. Taylor Mancebo, the owner of Shine Yoga Studios, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her yoga journey and what it’s like owning a small business. Taylor also gives an in-depth rundown of all of her offerings as well as some tips for newcom…

The Stockton Emergency Food Bank plays a crucial role in supporting the citizens of San Joaquin County who face food insecurity. Leonard Hansen, the CEO of the Stockton Emergency Food Bank, joins Wes and Amy to discuss his work with the food bank and the organization's impact on the Stockton community. Tune in to discover more about volunteering an…

The holidays are right around the corner, and today's episode is all about holiday shopping in Stockton! Join Wes, Amy, and Anthony as they discuss their favorite local places to shop and emphasize the importance of supporting local businesses this holiday season. They also share insights into how they spend the holidays with their families and rev…

The Stockton Lantern Festival is an LED-light show taking place at the Stockton Ballpark throughout this winter. On today’s episode of This is Stockton, Jason Perry, the General Manager of ASM Global, joins the show to give some key information for attendees and a rundown on what to expect at the event. Stockton Lantern Festival Visit Stockton This…

A city’s lifeblood lies in its downtown. On today’s episode of This is Stockton, Michael Huber, executive director of The Downtown Stockton Alliance, joins Wes and Amy to talk about all the goings on in downtown Stockton. Tune in for a peek at the excitement downtown Stockton has to offer and learn the importance of a vibrant downtown to any city. …

Jazmarie LaTour, the new poet laureate for the city of Stockton, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode of This is Stockton to talk about her experiences growing up in Stockton, her inspirations and her new role as a poet laureate. She also discusses the different things she’s doing in the Stockton community and the importance of poetry citywide. Fol…

Today’s episode of This is Stockton is all about the local arts community. Wes, Amy and Anthony give a comprehensive overview of the ways you can experience the arts in Stockton. Listen in for information on the local arts communities, venues and events of all different kinds. Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This …

Established in 1926, The Stockton Symphony is the third oldest continuously operating professional orchestra in California. Peter Jaffe, the symphony’s music director and conductor, joins Wes and Amy to talk about his musical background and the storied history of The Stockton Symphony. Stay tuned until the end of Peter’s interview for a special sym…

Jonathan Lopez, the program manager of The San Joaquin Pride Center, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about the history of the Pride Center. Listen in to learn more about the different programs the Pride Center offers and its impact on not only the local LGBTQ+ community but the Stockton community as a whole. Be sure to stay tuned for A…

Paula Sheil, the president and founder of both Tuleburg Press and The Write Place, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her two organizations and the Arts in the Stockton community. Listen in to learn more about the authors who’ve had their works published through Tuleburg Press and the different classes that are offered at The Write Place. Tuleburg Pre…

Happy Anniversary to This is Stockton! On today’s episode, Wes, Amy, Anthony and Producer Adam reflect on some of their favorite episodes and how much fun they’ve had on This is Stockton over the past year and ideas for the future of the podcast. Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This is Stockton is part of the Dest…

Established in 2022, The Stockton Cargo is a women’s soccer team that plays in the USL W League. Lee Neves, the owner of the Cargo, joins Wes and Amy to talk about his history in Stockton and his day job as a political consultant. Lee also tells the inspiring story of how he founded the Cargo and his favorite moments from this past season. The Stoc…

Huddle is a coworking space in Downtown Stockton that provides a place for startups and other small businesses to work. Matty Amen, the owner of Huddle, joins the show for an in-depth conversation on his background and some of the features that Huddle offers to its members. Matty also talks about his work with the LGBTQ+ community and how he helps …

Orlando Molina, AKA MC Zeps, is the artist behind Rhymosaurs, hip hop-themed kids’ books starring various dinosaurs. Today, MC Zeps joins the show to talk about how he started his rap dream in Brooklyn and how that led to him creating children's books in Stockton. Stay tuned until the end of the interview to hear MC Zeps drop a freestyle about the …

Gianna Vicari, the owner of Trail Coffee Roasters, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about the history of her coffee shop and the many hats she wears running it. Gianna also talks about the farm in Nicaragua where she sources her coffee beans, where the name “Trail Coffee” comes from and the Trail After Dark events that are held in the s…

Stockton’s Main Street Market is a bimonthly spring & summer event that brings food trucks, craft vendors and live music together in Stockton’s Courthouse Plaza! Rochelle Brown from Makers Made and Stephanie Iaccino from Parents by Choice join the show to discuss how they helped create this event and what to expect at this year’s market. Main Stree…

Stockton Flavor Fest, taking place from May 19th-21st, is a showcase of what makes Stockton so unique! This three-day festival is back for its second year with tons of food, art, music and more. Let Wes and Amy help you plan what spots to visit during this packed event by listening to today’s episode of This is Stockton. Stockton Flavor Fest Visit …

Wes and Amy take you out to the ballgame for today’s episode of This is Stockton! The Stockton Ports have existed since 1941 and have been minor league affiliates of the Oakland Athletics since 2005. Jordan Feneck, the general manager of the Ports, joins the show to talk about his role within the team and to give the scoop on this season's promotio…

Brandon Leake is a famous Stocktonian who won the 15th season of America’s Got Talent for his spoken word poetry. Today Brandon sits down with Wes and Amy to talk about how he got into poetry, his path to winning America’s Got Talent and the amazing things he does for the Stockton community. Brandon Leake Called to Move Visit Stockton This Is Stock…

Today’s episode of This is Stockton is for the film buffs and comic book fans out there! Visit Stockton has released a petition asking Disney to incorporate Stockton in their next Fantastic Four movie. With that in mind, Wes, Amy and Anthony discuss Stockton’s extensive comic book history, including the story of the city being dubbed “The Birthplac…

Michael’s Heavenly Sweets is a dessert delivery service that brings sweet treats to Stockton and the surrounding area. Michael McDonald, the founder of Michael’s Heavenly Sweets, joins the show to talk about his love for baking, some of the delicious chocolate-dipped foods he offers and how he turned his hobby into a business. Michael also talks ab…

Steven Herder, the owner of The Golden Rose Barbershop, joins Wes and Amy to talk about his history as a barber and the “luxury men’s grooming” services he offers at The Golden Rose. Steven also talks about some of the other services he provides, such as hair coloring, specialty cuts and barbering classes. Stay tuned until after Steven’s interview …

Today’s episode of This is Stockton takes us to the Haggin Museum, one of Stockton’s historic landmarks. Museum Executive Director Susan Obert joins Wes and Amy to discuss its 90+ year history and the exhibits you peruse. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about some of Stockton’s upcoming events! The Haggin Museum Visit Stockton This Is …

The Stockton Kings are the G-League affiliate of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and play their home games at the Stockton Arena. Head coach and former Sacramento Kings star Bobby Jackson joins Wes and Amy to talk about how he got into coaching after his playing career and what it’s been like to coach minor league basketball. Aaron Morales, the VP of Bu…

Get your phone ready to make reservations, because today’s episode of This is Stockton is all about local restaurants. Listen as Wes, Amy and Anthony talk about their favorite places to eat in Stockton as well as some new places to try heading into 2023. Make sure you listen to the whole episode to catch Anthony’s Pop Culture Moment where he detail…

On this week’s episode of This is Stockton, Darcy Ford-James, a co-founder of Stockton Soul and a music teacher in Stockton, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her soul orchestra. Learn more about Darcy’s history with string instruments and what pushed her to teach others about Black American Music. Stay tuned for Anthony’s pop culture moment later in…

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, there’s nothing like getting someone a unique gift from a local business. Lauren Tarullo, the owner of Cena Luna, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her gift shop on Stockton’s Miracle Mile. Listen to learn about the wide variety of items that Lauren offers in her store, her experience owning a store on …

Catch up on the fun in Stockton throughout the holiday season on this week’s episode of This is Stockton. Wes, Amy and Anthony give you the rundown of what you can expect to see in Stockton around the holidays and talk about some of their favorite personal traditions— Wes and Anthony are pretty intense seasonal decorators! They also talk about some…

Today's episode of This is Stockton is all about University of the Pacific Athletics and what they have to offer. Wes and Amy bring on Mike Hermann, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, to talk about the university’s famous sports alumni, special ticket packages, and special clinics/camps that they offer. Stay tuned for Anthony’s pop culture…

Mariah Taloa blends Samoan and Filipino pastries at Taloa’s Bakery. Now she joins Wes and Amy to talk all about her pastry business and her signature dessert, the Filamoa. Mariah also discusses the Kommunity Hub, her nonprofit that helps out local businesses, and their upcoming FAHM Festival. Stay tuned after Mariah’s interview as Anthony tells you…

Find your inner child in this episode of This is Stockton, because today Wes and Amy are talking to Marianne Prieto of The Children’s Museum of Stockton. Learn more about the history of the museum, some of the fun exhibits you can find there and how the museum has grown over the years. Additionally, Anthony is going to talk about Stockton resident …

On this episode of This is Stockton, Saul Serna of The Catalyst Art and Wellness Studio joins Wes and Amy to talk about his hybrid art/wellness studio. Listen as he talks about how The Catalyst was created and the services that it offers. Also, Anthony comes on to talk about the history of Stockton’s many theaters. The Catalyst Visit Stockton This …

In this episode of This is Stockton, Laura Garcia, the owner of Terra Coffee, joins Wes and Amy to talk about the history of her coffee shop. Listen as Laura describes the different and interesting ways that Terra brews their coffee as well as the variety of events the coffee shop holds. Also, Anthony goes into the history of the place that previou…

Put on your cosplay and get out your autograph book, because Mike Millerick of StocktonCon joins Wes and Amy to talk about Stockton's largest pop culture convention! Listen as Mike talks about the history of StocktonCon and some of the celebrity guests that will be at this year's convention, like Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Teen Titans, Sons of Anarchy),…

Welcome to Stockton, California! Join hosts Wes Rhea, Amy Alpers and Anthony Esteves as they take a deep dive into what makes historic Stockton so interesting; from its landmarks to its sports teams and festivals. Our hosts also discuss their favorite spots in Stockton and outline what to look forward to on This is Stockton. Visit Stockton This Is …