Isaiah Stowers, an avid runner and a Stockton community activist, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about Skedaddle Running Events and the different runs he holds throughout Stockton. Isaiah tells the story of how he fell in love with running after reluctantly signing up for a half-marathon and why he decided to start his first run, High Five for Teachers. Later in the episode, he talks about the other runs that he organizes and his plans for a half-marathon in Stockton.

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Summer doesn’t just mean warm weather and fun outdoor activities, delicious food is also a big part of the summertime season. Join Wes and Amy as they talk about some of their favorite summer foods and drinks like hotdogs, hamburgers, frozen treats and margaritas. They also talk about some of the best places in Stockton to enjoy these foods as well as info on farmer’s markets and great picnic spots.

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Summer is here! Join Wes and Amy on today’s episode as they talk about the importance of the San Joaquin Delta to the city of Stockton and all of the fun things you can do in and around it. As you make your summer plans, tune in for great information on exciting things to do and places to visit on the water such as Garlic Brothers, the Downtown Stockton Marina, H2O Excursions and the Weber Point Events Center.

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Today’s episode of This is Stockton is for all the classic car enthusiasts out there! Stockton Cruise Night is a classic car show that takes place monthly from May to October on Stockton’s Miracle Mile. Justin Juencke, the founder of this event, sits down with Wes and Amy to discuss the origin behind Stockton Cruise Night, some of his favorite classic cars and the importance of supporting local businesses on the Miracle Mile.

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Happening May 17-19 at the Weber Point Events Center, Stockton Flavor Fest returns in 2024 to celebrate Stockton’s arts, culture and cuisine! Listen in as Wes and Amy provide an in-depth look at this year’s festivities including the live entertainment, food and drink offerings and the new Tia Linda’s Margaritas Back Porch. Wes and Amy also touch on the artistic side of Stockton Flavor Fest and give you the scoop on the art vendors, workshops and live art at the festival.

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The Little Shop On The Mile is located on Stockton’s Miracle Mile and sells unique items from local makers in Stockton. Leslie Sanchez, the owner of The Little Shop On The Mile, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to tell the story of how she became a small business owner, how she curates her inventory and the importance of shopping small and supporting local businesses in Stockton.

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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 minesweeping ships were built the way they were and how the restoration process has been going so far. David also discusses the Open House at the Maritime Museum on April 27th and 28th.

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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 also explains how you can support the museum and when you can visit.

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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.

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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 can expect from them.

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This is Stockton is part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Wes Rhea, Amy Alpers, and Anthony Esteves and produced by the team at Relic.

To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email [email protected].