Round the Corner - Downtown Stockton Alliance

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October 2007
Hockey Comes Back to
Stockton Arena, page 10
October Exhibit Opens in
Tidewater, page 13
Friends of the Fox Offer
Theatre Tours, page 23
Downtowner Recipes:
Farmers Market Bounty,
page 15
‘Round the Corner
Business Spotlight.........................4
Sports Corner...............................10
City Art Scene..............................13
Real Estate...................................16
Downtown Events ......................18
Connections.................................19
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FREE Downtown Stockton’s Events & Happenings Guide
Stockton City leaders had a vision for the Fox Theatre
– they wanted it to be the jewel of downtown Stockton. They
wanted name entertainers to play and fans to come; they
wanted parking lots to be full and restaurants to be busy.
They wanted the City of Stockton to be known in the
entertainment community. Has it happened?
“Stockton is considered a new market for the entertainment
industry and a regular tour stop for entertainers favoring
venues of this size,“ says General Manager, Jacqui James.
“Each year, we have increased the number of shows … in
2007 we will have 75 shows and are expecting more dates for
2008. Our goal is for the theatre to be self sufficient and after
only three years we have significantly reduced our deficit.”
James and her staff have negotiated a three-year
sponsorship agreement with Food 4 Less and a media
partnership with the Stockton Record. Negotiations are in
place with a limited number of other potential sponsors, to
maintain an exclusive position for those involved with the
Theatre.
“Because we do not purchase entertainment we are
not at risk if a show does not do well here. As our
success continues to grow and more artists and
gents hear about, or experience, the Bob Hope
Theatre, our future only looks brighter,” James
continued.
The Friends of the Fox, a non-profit auxiliary
organization for the theatre, has been very
supportive and involved in many areas of
theatre operations and is in the process of
developing an endowment and fundraising
board to enhance the theatre and assist
with deficit reduction and care of
the venue.
After four years of vacancy, the
theatre had over 44 shows in its first
ten months, including a Broadway
Series that continues to grow. The theatre
also embraced the arts community and
welcomed local ballet and dance
companies. Theatre management currently
enjoys a close relationship with the local
Filipino community, with concerts targeting
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From the Executive Director
A Theatre by Any Other Name
Katherine
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Executive
Director
The mission of the Downtown
Stockton Alliance:
“To develop, promote and maintain
historic downtown Stockton as a
regional business, cultural and
entertainment destination.”
the new marquee blazed to life.
And then there was the entertainment.
That first performance of Jerry
Seinfeld’s also set a tone for the quality
It’s hard to imagine that three years
have passed since completing the
restoration of the Fox-California and
celebrating its gala reopening as the Bob
Hope Theatre. That was quite a night
Executive Board:
Chair
Immediate Past Chair
Steve Stevenson
Don Geiger
Bank of Agriculture Geiger, Coon & Keen
and Commerce
Secretary
Vice-Chair
Christopher Eley
Attorney at Law
Bob Ceccato
Wells Fargo Bank
Tom Bowe
Treasurer
WMB Architects
Bill Young
Bank of Stockton
Daniel J. Schroeder
Jerry Seinfeld. Courtesy of Bob Hope Theatre
Neumiller & Beardslee
Board Members:
Lance Azevedo
Guaranty Bank
Cathy Ghan
Bank of the West
Anthony Barkett
Attorney at Law
Jacqui James
International
Facilities Group
Mahala Burns
The Cort Co.
Bob Martin
The Record
Corie ColemanMaxwell
State Farm Ins.
Knute Momberg
Weber Institute
Kevin Dougherty
First Commercial
Real Estate
Carol Ornelas
Visionary Home
Builders of CA
Joe Draegert
Joe Draegert Studio
David Copperfield. Courtesy of Bob Hope Theatre
for Stockton. A red carpet entrance and
celebrity look-a-likes, set the tone for
the evening to follow. Tables, draped
in white and topped with lilies, filled
Main Street, and the surrounding trees
twinkled with tiny lights. As Alex
Spanos and Dolores Hope pushed the
switch, the crowd actually gasped when
Steve Riller
Sidewalk Cafe
Rich Fowler
Catholic Charities
Jose Solorio
Solorio Jewelers
Jeroen Gerrese
Stockton Sheraton
at Regent Center
Ex Officio Members:
Alicia Arong
Stockton Arts
Commission
Carl Brooking
Stockton Redevel.
Agency
Steve Carrigan
City of Stockton
Economic Development
Dennis Lee
Central Valley
Asian-American
Chamber
Mark Martinez
Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce
Dick McClure
Cultural Heritage
Board
Edward Chavez
Mayor City of Stockton Stacey Mortensen
SJ Regional Rail
Commission
David Cole
Deputy Chief
Craig Ogata
Stockton Police
SJ County Facilities
Department
Management
Division
Susan Eggman
Stockton City
Gordon Palmer
Council Member
Stockton City
Manager
Ron Ferrario
Port of Stockton
Steve Pinkerton
City of Stockton
Steve Gutierrez
SJ County Supervisors Redevelopment
Doug Wilhoit
Stockton Chamber
of Commerce
Lt. Kevin Hatano
Stockton Police
Department
Donna Kelsey
SJ Regional
Transit District
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B.B. King. Photo by Steve Montalvo
of performances which would follow.
Comedy greats, such as George Carlin
and Bill Cosby, have been joined by
current favorites George Lopez, Kathy
Griffin and Bill Mahr. Amazing voices
have filled the Hope, including Al
Green, Johnny Mathis, and Morrissey.
Great musicians, like B.B. King, Chris
Isaac and George Benson, have thrilled
and accomplished individuals, like
Rudy Guliani, Terry Bradshaw and
David Copperfield, have shared their
insights and talent.
I often hear people complain about
the theatre’s new name. They say it
will “always be the Fox.” Perhaps,
it’s because I wasn’t raised here, but I
don’t believe the name matters. The
memories are tied to the place and to
the moments, not to the name. Call it
the Fox, the California, the Bob Hope,
the Hope or even, “the Bob”… it makes
no difference to me. When the lights
dim, and I’m transported along with
2,000 of my fellow Stocktonians to that
place only live entertainment can take
you to, then nothing else matters except
the experience.
With all apologies to Mr. Shakespeare,
“What’s in a name? That which we call
our theatre, by any name would delight
so complete.”
From the Events Coordinator
Halloween and Harvest at the Farmer’s Market
Mimi
Nguyen
Events
Coordinator
Start thinking about your Halloween
costumes and your pumpkin design,
because the Downtown Stockton
Certified Farmer’s Market is hosting its
annual costume and pumpkin coloring
contests at this year’s Halloween
Farmer’s Market on October 26. Help
us close the Farmer’s Market with a
big bang - we’ll provide the pumpkins
and the prizes, you’ll just need to come
dressed with fabulous design ideas for
your pumpkin!
As the weather changes, the fresh
commodities and offerings at the
Farmer’s Market change as well. In
the weeks to come, look for fresh table
grapes which come in three colors:
green, red and blue-black. Grapes deliver
a big supply of antioxidants, good for
heart health and are believed to fight off
certain types of cancer. The Farmer’s
Market will also carry sweet potatoes,
perfect for baking, frying and boiling.
Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber,
vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Though they have “sweet” in their
name, sweet potatoes are a good choice
for diabetics, as studies have shown that
they lower insulin resistance.
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Artisans Loom
Blackwater Cafe Downtown
Cesar Chavez Library
Chief of Police Office
Children’s Museum
City Hall
Coco Cafe
Cort Tower
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Employment Development Office
Greater Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
Hardin Veterinary Hospital
Howard Johnson Inn
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Lupe’s Beauty Salon
Mr. D’s Pizza & Sports Pub
New On Lock Sam
New to You Treasures
Ola’s Exotic Coffee & Tea
Robert J. Cabral Train Station
Small Business
Development Center
Stockton Arts Commission
Stockton Parks and Recreation
Subway
Union Bank
Ulmer Photo
Waterfront Warehouse
Weber Institute
Yasoo Yani Restaurant
MIRACLE MILE
Alder Market & Catering
All About Health Clinic
Cocoro Restaurant
Java Aroma (Empire Theatre)
Petra’s Deli & Market
Siamese Street Thai Restaurant
Signature Photography
Southern Exposure
Starbucks
Valley Brewing Company
CHARTER WAY
California Check Cashing
Carrow’s Restaurant
CentroMart
Charter Way Pharmacy
Charter Way Florist
Denny’s
Rancho San Miguel
Yum Yum Donuts
WESTON RANCH
Food 4 Less
Weston Ranch Pharmacy
OTHER LOCATIONS
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
British Car Specialists
Cal State Stanislaus-Stockton (kiosk)
Camlu
Court Yard by Marriott
Dameron Hospital
Dave Wong’s (March Ln.)
Delta College (kiosk)
Heald College
Holiday Inn
Humphrey’s College
Jamba Juice
Java Aroma
La Boulangerie
Marie Callendar’s
Noah’s Bagels
Plymouth Square
Ralph’s Computers
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Starbucks Lincoln Center
Stockton Grand Hotel
Stockton Inn
University of the Pacific (kiosk)
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Contributing Writers: Dana Boccoli,
Mimi Nguyen and Manuel Laguna
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Octoberfest at Bradley’s
Polkas and Leiderhosen
in Stockton?
Bradley’s American Bistro, 116 N.
Hunter Street, will host “Octoberfest
– A Heritage Celebration” in downtown
Stockton with a rousing party on
Saturday, October 6. Bradley’s will
transform itself for the day into a
Stockton-style Beerhaus and present a
full day of live music and traditional
German foods.
“We’re breaking out all the traditional
favorites – bratwurst, knackwurst,
weiner schnitzel and other German
specials with all the trimmings, all day
long,” enthused owner, Brad Koster.
“Besides a few good rock bands, we’ll
have some polka music to get everyone
into that oom-pah-pah mood.”
The festivities, 11:30 am – 1:30 am,
will feature traditional polkas, deejay
Jaime O, and bands FCA and Minor
Dischord. All music is sponsored by
209vibe.com, the new San Joaquin
County music and live entertainment
website. The new website is produced
by the San Joaquin Media Group, which
also owns the Record.
A
full
lunch and
dinner
menu of
German
favorites will
be available,
11:30 am – 9
pm, including
s a u s a g e
sandwiches,
Schnitzels,
sauerkraut, creamy mashed potatoes,
red cabbage and spaetzel. And, of
course, an assortment of German beers
and liquor will be flowing. A cover
charge of $5 gains entrance to the event.
Minor children must be accompanied
by a parent.
The event, co-sponsored by the
Downtown Stockton Alliance, will
raise funds for live entertainment in
the downtown and other Alliance
programs. For more information, call
Bradley’s at (209) 464-1295 or visit
www.downtownstockton.org.
Fire Fest Features Fun and Fire
Safety Awareness
The Children’s Museum of Stockton,
Lowe’s Home Improvement and the
Stockton Fire Department will host
two fire safety evenings for children.
These events will kick off National Fire
Prevention Week, October 7-13.
The first event, Thursday, October
4 at 9 am, is a ribbon cutting for the
Children’s Museum of Stockton’s newly
updated fire prevention display. With
the support of Lowe’s and the WalMart
Super Center on Hammer Lane, the
updated interactive play area will feature
five plasma screens featuring a fire
safety video filmed locally especially
for this exhibit. The area near the fire
engine will also include phones that
children can use to practice calling 911.
The Lowe’s Heroes team will present
the 5th annual Family Fire Fest at the
Children’s Museum Saturday, October
6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission to the
first 225 people will be half price - just
$2.25. The event will include workshops
for the entire family on topics including
how to escape from your home and how
to install a smoke alarm. Lowe’s will
help kids with wooden Build and Grow
projects. Kids will be able to explore fire
trucks and other emergency vehicles,
make fire safety-themed arts and crafts
and participate in face painting and
puppet shows.
This year’s National Fire Prevention
Week theme is “Practice Your Escape
Plan.” Families are encouraged to take
time to plan a family escape plan and
set a meeting place and hold a family
fire drill.
Fall hours at the Children’s Museum
are Tuesday through Friday from 9 am
to 4 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm. For
more information about Family Fire
Fest 2007, call the Children’s Museum
of Stockton at (209) 465-4386.
9-11 Memorial Erected in
McLeod’s Park
Ozzy and Zombie to Play in the
Stockton Arena
Tickets on sale now!
Ozzy Osbourne returns to the road
October 18 in Seattle, for a massive 40show North American fall tour in support
of “Black Rain”, his critically acclaimed
first album of new studio material in six
years. Osbourne is touring with special
guest, Rob Zombie. Zombie’s hit film
“Halloween” premiered number one at
the box office and broke all Labor Day
Weekend records, while grossing an
estimated 31 million dollars. The duo
will play the Stockton Arena on Friday,
November 16.
Osbourne’s first single – “I Don’t
Wanna Stop” - from his new CD, “Black
Rain”, is the biggest song of Osbourne’s
career, spending twenty weeks at #1
on the Rock Chart. The second single,
currently on radio, is the powerful
manifesto, “Not Going Away.” Overall,
Osbourne has sold over 100 million
albums as both a member of Black
Sabbath and as a solo artist.
Hot off the heels of the recordbreaking box office hit “Halloween,”
Rob Zombie unleashes his first live
album, “Zombie-Live” (Geffen Records/
UMe), scheduled for release October
23. Zombie has sold over fifteen million
albums worldwide and is one of Geffen
Record’s top selling artists. He has
directed dozens of high profile music
videos including Ozzy Osbourne’s
“Dreamer” video, contributed recordings
to soundtracks and is known for
twisting the imagination and boundaries
of both film and music. In 2005,
Zombie assaulted the film world with
the critically-acclaimed, macabre and
twisted masterpiece “The Devil’s
Rejects”, the follow-up to his 2004 cult
classic “House of 1000 Corpses.”
Tickets are on sale now at the Stockton
Arena and www.stocktontickets.com.
For tour details, visit www.ozzy.com.
Stockton Department Fire Chief, Ron Hittle, was a speaker at the City’s
September-11 Memorial Dedication. The permanently installed memorial,
fashioned from a rough-hewn dark stone, is intended to provide a place where
those passing through the park-like setting may take a moment to reflect
and remember. The plaque is inscribed with the message “We Shall Never
Forget.” Photo by DSA
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Hispanic Chamber Hosts 9th Keeping Downtown Clean
Annual Business Conference … and Green!
The San Joaquin County Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (SJCHCC) will
host its 9th Annual Business Conference
on Saturday, November 3, 9 am – 2
pm. The event, sponsored by Comcast,
will be held at the San Joaquin County
WorkNet offices, located at 56 South
Lincoln Street in downtown Stockton.
The conference will feature a vendor
fair as well as workshops to educate
small businesses about opportunities
available to them.
This year’s theme is “Meet the
Buyers.” The conference will include
buyers, purchasing agents, and handson access to local bids. Workshops
sessions will prepare attendees to
become a supplier of goods and
services to government entities and
large corporations. Attendees will learn
about important tools and resources to
expand their business by tapping into
the government and large corporation
procurement process.
“The Hispanic Chamber has received
many inquiries regarding procurement
services and how they can affect our
business community,” said Mark
Martinez, CEO of the SJCHCC. “We
are trying to connect our local Hispanic
businesses with the decision makers
for those procurement services in
government and large companies.”
The business conference is sponsored
by Comcast, SJC WorkNet, Washington
Mutual, 107.3 La Poderosa, Entravision
Communications, and the SJC Small
Business Development Center.
The San Joaquin County Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce represents
approximately
250
members,
including many small business owners.
Established in 1972, the Chamber
provides assistance in opening
businesses, accessing capital, and links
members-to-members through its many
events held throughout the year. The
Chamber sponsors bi-monthly business
mixers, workshops, tradeshows and
conferences. In addition, the Chamber
serves as a source of referrals for the
agencies and organizations needing
information about the local Hispanic
community and market.
For more information contact the
Chamber Offices at (209) 943-6117 or
visit www.sjchispanicchamber.com.
Welcome New Businesses
Cloud 10 Financial Inc.
10 N. California St.
(209) 467-1010
Churros Factory
133 E. Washington St.
(209) 462-1208
LaLee’s Deli & Café
31 S. San Joaquin St.
(209) 948-1390
Lou’s Waterfront Grill
445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 120
(209) 466-5687
Main St. Mini Mart
348 E. Main St.
(209) 915-6453
Spartan Team Inc.
Real Estate & Mortgage
Professionals
306 E. Main St. Ste. 201
(209) 952-0022 ext.24
Stanley Steemer
216 N. American St.
(209) 474-7771
Businesses Relocated
Bugformance
1111 E. Oak St.
(209) 467-7777
Custom Creations
128 E. Fremont St.
(209) 932-1968
Success Ink
240 N. Sutter St.
(209) 463-3991
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On October 15, 11am - Noon, the Downtown Stockton Alliance will offer its
first brown bag educational lunch for downtown businesses, “Keeping Downtown
Clean…and Green.” The program will be led by Ron Johnson, of Steam Cleaners,
Inc.
Storm water flows directly from streets, gutters and parking lots into the Delta
waterways and is not treated. Any water that washes through city streets can pick
up pollutants such as car oil, grease, mop water, debris, and pesticides. Even water
containing biodegradable soap can flow
to the Delta and harm our waterways,
pollute our drinking water and harm
aquatic life.
Businesses not in compliance
with power washing and storm water
regulations may be fined $10,000 per
violation per day – and be held responsible
for the cleanup.
Simply washing down the sidewalk in
front of a business may place a business
owner, or employee, in violation of
these regulations. Learn the facts about
keeping downtown clean…and green.
The Downtown Stockton Alliance
will host monthly business education
seminars on topics important to small
businesses, such as low-cost marketing
The Alliance’s Maintenance Technician pressure- tools, year end tax planning, Worker’s
washes a sidewalk with an eco-friendly machine
Compensation and human resource
which sucks up the dirty water rather than let it
management. In addition, quarterly
drain into the surroundings. Photo by DSA
seminars will be offered to assist business
and property owners in Best Management Practices for sidewalk maintenance and
power washing. All seminars will be held at the Alliance offices, conveniently
located at 343 E. Main Street, on the First Floor.
Call (209) 464-5246 today, for a schedule or to register for a seminar.
Los Panchos
Restaurant
Golden Star Beauty Supply Shines
Pupusas on Main Street
In 2003, Tino and Delfina Martinez
opened a second location of their
successful San Francisco restaurant,
Los Panchos, in downtown Stockton.
Located at 509 E. Main Street, just
past the corner of Main and California
Streets, Los Panchos features traditional
Mexican and Salvadorean food in a
friendly, family-run environment.
Tino, born in Mexico, came to the
United States in 1954. After completing
Tino Martinez. Photo by DSA
school in San Francisco, he trained and
worked at hotels and restaurants for twenty years. Delfina came to the U.S. in
1972 from her native El Salvador, and worked as a housekeeper, waitress and,
eventually, a cook. The couple married
in 1976 and have four children.
In 1984, the Martinez’ took a leap of
faith and opened a small restaurant, with
space for only twelve customers. They
worked hard, drawing on their years of
experience, and two years later moved to
a larger location. Finally, Tino was able
to retire from his regular job and devote
his energies full-time to Los Panchos.
The menu at Los Panchos features
a unique mix of foods from both the
Martinez
backgrounds,
including
familiar dishes, such as carne asada,
chile verde, enchiladas and tacos,
along with more exotic offerings, like
Plantanos Fritos (fried plantain) and
Pupusas (stuffed corn meal patties). Los Los Panchos sign. Photo by DSA
Panchos also offers a variety of breakfast
specials and a seafood selection. Beer, wine, and home-made Sangria are available,
in addition to a full array of soft drinks, lemonade and Mexican Chocolate.
The welcome mat is out at Los Panchos Restaurant, 509 E. Main Street, in
downtown Stockton, open seven days a week, 10 am – 7 pm. For more information
or phone orders, call (209) 941-0284.
Golden Star has a full inventory of beauty products . Photo by DSA
Golden Star Beauty Supply, located
at 501 E. Main Street on the corner
of California and Main Streets, offers
everything from wigs and hair braids, to
permanents and cosmetics. For beauty
and grooming supplies, Golden Star has
a full inventory, in stock.
Owners, Yik and Lois Oh, also own
Stockton Wigs, at 415 E. Main Street.
Yik came to the United States from
his native South Korea, in 1980. After
graduation from Lincoln High School,
Yik served in the U.S. Army. Following
military service, Yik was a postal carrier
for twenty years before buying Golden
Star and Stockton Wigs from a friend.
“We have such a passion for our
customers”, states Yik. “We always try
to have the products they need and we
pride ourselves on our customer service.
We really aim to please.”
The
convenient
location
in
downtown, with easy access to the
Crosstown Freeway and its connections
to both I-5 and Highway 99, encourages
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Solorio’s Jewelers Sparkles
on Main Street
Jose Solorio makes shopping
convenient for his customers of his
downtown shop, Solorio’s Jewelers and
Furniture. With a store divided into
two parts, one selling furniture and the
other jewelry, Solorio often has several
employees working at once to help
provide customers with the highest level
of care and assistance.
Owner Jose Solorio, loves owning his
own business and often finds inspiration
from his family. Prior to opening his
Stockton store, Solorio often visited his
family in southern California, where he
found his niche. He quickly saw the
potential in a bridal and jewelry store
and felt that it would be a great idea
for Stockton. He opened the store in
1979 as a bridal and jewelry shop. After
nearly ten years exclusively in the bridal
industry, Solorio reorganized to exclude
bridal wear and to include furniture.
Today Solorio’s, located at 520 E.
Main Street, offers a variety of unique,
traditional and specialty jewelry items.
Solorio takes pride in offering “while
you wait” services, including jewelry
and watch repair. At Solorio’s, weddings
sets, class rings and watches, are only a
part of the large inventory in jewelry.
On the furniture side of Solorio’s,
everything from children’s bunk beds
to custom upholstered couches can
be found. The floor set in the shop
is constantly evolving, providing
opportunities for new pieces to be
displayed. Both adult and children’s
bed varieties range from very affordable
to the more costly solid wood sets.
Whether you’re looking for jewelry
or furniture, stop by Solorio’s Jewelers
and Furniture on Main Street. You’ll
find Jose Solorio ready to assist you.
For more information, telephone
Solorio’s Furniture and Jewelers at
(209) 466-0321.
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Annual Arts Awards at Hope Theatre
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence
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Tony Washington. Photo courtesy of SAC
evening will be highlighted by the
outstanding videography of Sophoan Sorn.
Be part of the best party of the year.
Tickets are $15 for students and $25 and
$35 for adults. Contact the Bob Hope
Theatre Box Office at (209) 337-4673
or order online at www.bobhopetheatre.
com. For additional information, contact
the Stockton Arts Commission at (209)
937-7488.
Donald Corren. Photo courtesy of SAC
The Stockton Arts Commission is
putting the last glamorous touches on the
30th Annual Arts Awards Celebration
to be held at the Bob Hope Theatre
on October 19. The opening reception
begins at 6:30 pm and the awards
presentations will start at 8 pm.
Along with honoring some outstanding
individuals and organizations for their
contributions to the arts, the event will
offer the community the opportunity to
come together to share fine food and
wine and to experience performances by
some of Stockton’s outstanding artists.
Delicato Vineyards will be the
featured winery and several restaurants,
all coordinated by the Downtown
Stockton Alliance, will provide A
Taste of Downtown - samples of the
delicious foods that are their specialties.
Entertainment during the reception
will include quartets from the Stockton
Barbershop Chapter and the Cesar
Chavez High School Mariachi Band. A
fine arts exhibit, curated by the Tidewater
Gallery, will also be featured.
The 2007 award winners include
Tony Washington, Margaret Zuckerman,
S.O.M.E. (Sponsors of Musical
Enrichment), Donald Corren, RitaWilcox,
the St. John’s Chamber Orchestra and
Peter Ottesen. Featured entertainers for
the evening will include The New Dance
Company, Apollo Night Performers,
actors from the Stockton Civic Theatre
and Delta College and more. The entire
Trick or Treat at the
Children’s Museum
“Trick or Treat on Weber Street” returns to the
Stockton Children’s Museum Wednesday, October 31,
5 - 8 pm. The free event features free trick-or-treating
for youngsters throughout the museum, plus a carnival
celebration outside. Fun for the entire family includes
entertainment, a bicycle raffle, informational booths,
snacks and games.
The Stockton Children’s Museum provides a safe and fun environment for
several hundred children at this annual event. Businesses or organizations that
wish to volunteer or contribute candy or donations are encouraged to contact the
museum at (209) 465-4386 for more information.
Yes, You Can Write!
Local writers who feel it’s time to
take the plunge and get something down
on paper will be encouraged by Sharla
Hardy, who explains the workings
of National Novel Writing Month on
Thursday, October 11, at 6 pm at Cesar
Chavez Central Library.
November is actually the month to
write that novel, Hardy notes. “Stop
editing, stop criticizing, just write,”
says the City of Stockton Public Works
employee.
Hardy is the volunteer local organizer
of the online effort. Founded in 1999,
the fiction-writing program encourages
the public to spend November writing a
50,000-word novel - not for money, but
for fun.
There are no judges, entry fees, or
pressure, says Hardy. Those interested
sign up at www.nanowrimo.org, October
1 - 31. She will discuss procedures and
allay writers’ fears at the free program in
the Library’s Stewart-Hazelton Room,
605 N. El Dorado St., Stockton.
The program, along with
refreshments, is open and free of
charge to adults and teens. Sponsorship
for the program is provided by the
Stockton Friends of the Library. For
more information call (209) 937-8362
Top Left Photo: The Downtown Stockton Alliance team, (from left) Charisse
Lowry, Dana Boccoli, Mimi Nguyen and Kathy Miller, won the first place in the
Tidewater Art Gallery’s first Art Scavenger Hunt.
Photo by Tim Ulmer
Top Right Photo: Stockton2020, a youth-based advocacy organization, presented
their proposal to build a world-class library in downtown Stockton at the Downtown
Stockton Alliance’s board of directors on September 19. Photo by DSA
Bottom Right Photo: This year’s Elvis Look-a-Like contestants at the Downtown
Stockton Certified Farmers Market competed for the prize of a $500 Trip to Las
Vegas. Photo by DSA
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Stockton Thunder and Lightning
Foundation Announced
The
Stockton
Thunder
of
the
ECHL and Stockton
Lightning of the
arenafootball2
league
have
announced
the
creation of the Stockton
Thunder and Lightning Foundation. The
foundation’s mission mirrors that of the
teams’ community mission statements in
that its goal is to serve as a positive force
in the local community “by assisting and
supporting community organizations,
charitable, and educational programs
that improve the quality of life for
residents of the San Joaquin Valley and
its surrounding areas.”
“It is a high priority of the Stockton
Thunder and Stockton Lightning to be
actively involved in our community
and be good partners,” said Thunder
and Lightning president Dan Chapman.
“This foundation will allow us to do just
that and provide us the means to support
many worthy organizations and causes
throughout San Joaquin County.”
The foundation’s Board of Directors
includes Michael Reinsdorf as Director
and Chief Operating Officer, Nancy
Reinsdorf as Secretary and Dan
Chapman as Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer. The foundation is a
501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The Thunder also announced the
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team will once
again
partner
with local school
districts to offer
area students incentives for meeting
their school and classroom goals.
“Last year was a very exciting
year for us because of the tremendous
response we got from local schools,”
Thunder director of public relations
Brenda Bryant said. “We look forward
to getting even more schools involved
this season, especially schools in the
more rural areas of the county. Our goal
is to assist schools in motivating their
students to achieve their goals.”
Students who are recognized through
the Thunder school programs receive a
free ticket to select Thunder home games.
Last season, the team recognized over
12,000 students in San Joaquin County
school districts. This year the programs
will further expand to include schools in
surrounding counties as well.
For more information on the
Stockton Thunder school programs
contact Brenda Bryant, Director of
Public Relations at (209) 373-1519 or
email bbryant@stocktonthunder.com.
For information regarding requests for
donations and grants from the Stockton
Thunder and Lightning Foundation,
contact the Stockton Thunder and
Stockton Lightning at (209) 373-1500
or by fax at (209) 373-1525.
DOWNTOWN PROJECTS
The San Joaquin entrance to the Court House Plaza,
formerly the Marketplace, is under construction as a part
of the building’s facade renovation. Photo by DSA
The Orlando’s Building, Hunter and Bridge Streets, is
sporting a new shiny facade. Photo by DSA
Cheadle Building demolition, at the corner of San
Joaquin Street and Weber Avenue, has been completed. A
foundation is being laid for the new County Administration
Building. Photo by DSA
The Belding Building, located on the north-west corner
of San Joaquin Street and Weber Avenue, undergoes a
complete renovation. Facade face-lift nearing completion,
the interior doors, windows and plumbing are being
updated. Photo by DSA
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Mixed Martial Arts Come
to Stockton Arena
JG Promotions returns to the Stockton
Arena on October 12 with Mixed
Martial Arts action that will bring the
house down. “Heath vs. Haynes” will
showcase some of Northern California’s
best young talent. Tickets are available
at the Stockton Arena box office,
by phone at (209)373-1700, or online at
www.stocktontickets.com
A World Championship title bout
will give the fans all they can handle
when these two warriors step into the
ring. Steve “South Paw” Heath is a
living legend in Stockton and holds an
MMA record of 9-3-1. Heath demanded
a tough fight, so promoter James
Grunsky obliged by finding Ultimate
Fighter finalist and reality TV star Josh
Haynes.
Josh “Bring the Pain” Haynes hails
from Oregon where he trains with the
world famous Team Quest. Haynes
holds a record of 8-7, and was a finalist
on The Ultimate Fighter season 3.
Also on the card, are a few of
Hockey Returns to Thunder Ice
Stockton’s own. J.C. Cearley clashes
with consummate tough guy Rafael “The
Real Deal” Del Real in a Heavyweight
match up sure to bring fireworks.
Younger brother Bobby Cearley is
looking for third win in a row as he faces
Wayne Phillips from the prestigious
American Kickboxing Academy. And
local, Chuck Booz, is looking to stay on
top of MMA’s Featherweight bad boy
Justin Smitley, in a battle that will leave
someone sleeping on the canvas.
The Official Fight Card reads:
Steve Heath vs. Josh Haynes; J.C.
Cearley vs. Rafael Del Real; Tony
Johnson vs. Phil Collins; Bobby Cearley
vs. Wayne Phillips; Steve Hernandez vs.
Josh Neal; John Reedy vs. Isaiah Hill;
Chuck Booz vs. Justin Smitley; Joseph
Benevides vs. Brian Granados; Chad
Damerrell vs. Jesse Walden; Vince Wolf
vs. Mike Davis; Alvin Cacdac vs. TBA.
Players Celebrate a Goal at 2006 Thunder Goes Pink. Photo by George Steckler
On Saturday, October 13, the Thunder
will host its second annual “Fan Fest,”
presented by Comcast, KAT Country
103, The Record, St. Joseph’s Medical
Center and Valley Brew Restaurant,
as Stockton Arena’s doors open to the
public for free beginning at 9 am. All
fans in attendance will be able to pick-
up their 2007-08 season tickets and
mini-plans and participate in a handful
of family-friendly activities, including
the Stockton Arena’s famed “Family
Zone”, located on the upper concourse,
complete
with
bounce
houses,
interactive hockey games, and “Luther
the Balloon Guy.”
SEE THUNDER page 20
Don’t Miss Thunder Hockey!
October 27 - Game #1
For info call 209.373.1400
Stockton Ports Set All Time
Attendance Record

A Child‛s Smile Academy, Inc.
Serving Stockton since 1982
(209) 463-6220
The Happy Learning Place for Little People
Infants through 12 / Drop-ins Welcome

Transportation to El Dorado School
6 West Main St. (at Center St.)


5:30A to 6:15P
Lic. # 390911035/390312380
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For the third straight season in their
new ballpark, the Stockton Ports have
set an all-time attendance record. In
2007, a total of 218,467 passed through
the gates at Banner Island Ballpark,
breaking the 2006 mark of 213,724.
Though the Ports missed the playoffs
for the first time since 2000, fans that
came out to the ballpark were treated
to many fun-filled summer nights on
the Delta. From bobble head giveaways
to jersey auctions and celebrity
appearances, the summer of 2007 is
one that will have lasting memories for
Ports fans.
The summer was highlighted by the
2007 California/Carolina League AllStar Game, which took place at Banner
Island Ballpark on June 19. A sellout
crowd was treated to a night of baseball
and fanfare as the future stars of major
league baseball were put on display in
downtown Stockton.
Another season highlight was seeing
future Hall-of-Famer, Mike Piazza, in a
Ports uniform. Piazza joined the Ports
for three games in mid-July on a rehab
assignment from the Oakland A’s. Piazza
brought the crowd to their feet on two
Mike Piazza prepares to hit a home run from
Banner Island Ballpark in July.
Photo by George Steckler
occasions, when he hit a pair of home
runs out of Banner Island Ballpark.
The Ports would like to thank the
entire community for making this past
season the most successful one in team
history! An even better 2008 is just on the
horizon, and the Ports schedule is now
available online at www.stocktonports.
com. 2008 ticket packages will be
announced in the coming weeks.
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Bob Hope (from page 1)
this market being produced almost
monthly.
The theatre is also stimulating
economic
revitalization
in
the
downtown and the greater Stockton
area. Performers patronize local hotels
and restaurants when they come to town
to play the Hope. The Night of Improv
comedians - Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie,
Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis
The restored lobby reveals stenciling, gold leaf and
the original chandelier. Photo by WMB Architects
- loved Stockton so much they stayed
for three days, went golfing and came
back the following year.
“The Bob Hope Theatre is definitely
having a positive impact on surrounding
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businesses, especially the restaurants,”
states Steve Carrigan, Economic
Development Director for the City of
Stockton. “More restaurants are open
on theatre nights, and they’re filling up.
There’s a really great energy downtown
on nights when there’s a show.”
The theatre itself, is becoming a draw
to top-name performers. When Bill
Cosby played the Hope, he indulged in
Dads Dogs hot dogs and reported to his
audience about their quality and flavor.
Carlos Mencia loved the staff and theatre
so much he had the Theatre’s Technical
Director, Stephen Jester, design the
stage for his 55-city tour.
George Lopez loves the entire
community of Stockton and informs his
agents every year to route him to the
Hope. Since 2005, he has performed
two sold out, back-to-back, shows each
year.
The Bob Hope Theatre has been
listed in the top 100 venues of its size
for the past two years. Brian Martin,
who is listed with Pollstar as one of
the world’s best promoters and was
nominated for promoter of the year
by the Academy of Country Music,
has brought many entertainers to the
Theatre, including James Brown for
one of his last performances before his
death, in 2006.
“It is a great experience for the
starved Stocktonians,” states native Paul
Rapp. “My favorite shows so far are
the Morrissey concert and the Classic
Cinema Series.” Speaking in his more
official role as Marketing Director for
San Joaquin Regional Transit District,
Rapp continues, “RTD is proud of
the support we provide to downtown
entertainment and sporting events
through the Downtown Trolley Service.
All of us connected to the Downtown
Transit Center are glad to be a part of
our community’s revitalization.”
The community has embraced its old
friend, the Fox, once again and restored
it to its rightful place as the jewel of
A high-tech light and video show during one of the
performances. Photo by Steve Montalvo
consumer from the moment they see the
marquee up front, walk through the doors
and see an Art Deco masterpiece fully
restored”, states Martin. “Artists love
the room. The staff is professional, and
willing to go the extra mile for whatever
the promoter or artists needs. They are
a part of the team, not just people who
open the door and take tickets.”
Has the restored Bob Hope Theatre
realized the vision? Perhaps the truest
answer comes from local theatre patrons.
“As a local music fan, it’s a joy to see
that beautiful blade sign illuminated on
a week night, beckoning entertainment-
The restored stage and surrounding murals as seen
from the theater’s balcony. Photo by WMB Architects
ET Phones Home for Halloween
Classic Film Series at the Bob Hope Theatre
“ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” is sure to
delight pre-Halloweeners on October 12,
at the Classic Cinema Series continuing
at the Bob Hope Theatre.
Following its 1982 release, “ET”
sold $800 million in tickets, making
it the world box office champion for
many years. In the beloved film, a
group of Earth children, including a
very young Drew Barrymore, help a
stranded alien botanist return home.
The film won four Academy Awards
and the hearts of millions of stargazers.
Director Steven Spielberg upgraded
the special effects for a later re-release,
and it is this newer version that Friends
of the Fox will screen.
“ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” starts at 7
pm, immediately following the downtown
Art Walk. The screening will be preceded
by complimentary wine, snacks and soft
drinks in the theatre lobby (donations
are accepted). Evening host Matias
Bombal will award door prizes. There
will be a 6:30 pm organ concert by Bob
Hartzell, chair of the Classic Cinema
Series, followed by a vintage cartoon,
newsreel and coming attractions. Art
Walk exhibits in the lobby are open to
the public, free of charge. Tickets are
required to enter the auditorium. All
tickets are $6 at the box office, open at
6 pm.
For more information or to be added
to the Friends of the Fox mailing list,
phone (209) 952-2750 or (209) 369-6850.
Audubon Experience Exhibit
at the Library
Nationally recognized author and
Pulitzer Price winner, Richard Rhodes,
will give the keynote address at the
“The Audubon Experience” exhibit and
reception at Cesar Chavez Central Library,
Stockton, on Saturday, October 20.
The Library will exhibit 31 newly
restored Audubon prints, and Rhodes
will discuss the famed naturalist and his
2004 biography of him. The Audubon
prints, formally known as Bien
Chromolithographs, were restored by
the Stockton Friends of the Library and
are archived by the Haggin Museum.
Festivities begin at 1 pm at the Chavez
Central Library, 605 North El Dorado
St., Stockton. Co-sponsors of the event
are members of the San Joaquin County
Audubon Society.
The event includes a tour of the
restored prints, which will be on
display throughout the Chavez Library.
Rhodes will offer public remarks,
answer questions, and sign copies of the
Audubon book, “John James Audubon:
The Making of an American,” and his
new work, “Arsenals of Folly: Nuclear
Weapons in the Cold War,” which
will both be for sale through Borders
Books.
The prints received their name from
Julius Bien, an engraver and master
chromolithographer. His publishing
endeavor was stopped before a complete
duplication of the original 435 plates
could be finished. Only an estimated 50
to 100 sets, containing 105 prints and
illustrating 155 birds, were produced.
The Stockton-San Joaquin Public
Library’s set is one of the few remaining
intact.
Glass and Portraits Exhibited at
the Tidewater Gallery in October
“Ron Bird” by Gil Garcia (left) and “A Glass Plate” by Mark Plaza. Photos courtesy of Tidewater
Art Gallery
Two member artists will be featured at downtown Stockton’s Tidewater Art
Center and Gallery during October - portrait painter Gil Garcia and glass artist
Mark Plaza. The dual exhibit opens Monday, October 1, and continues through
Saturday, November 3.
A “Meet-the-Artists” reception will be hosted Friday, October 12, from 5 - 8
pm, in conjunction with the newly announced “Season Finale” of the Downtown
Art Walk.
SEE TIDEWATER page 20
Delta Waterways and Lodi’s
Greg Stathatos
Licensed Commercial
Helicopter Pilot
Stockton Metro Airport
Jet Center
Contact:
Office, 209.473.8654
Cell, 209.483.5905
bngstathatos@inreach.com
www.pinnacle-helicopters.com
Call to schedule an exciting memory that will last a lifetime!
Rides are 15 minutes to one hour.
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El Dorado St.
Center St.
Harding Way
N
Acacia Ave.
Poplar St.
Talk of the Town
Tell us about your favorite Bob Hope Theatre experience.
When I went to see Paul Rodriguez, I met him and
got his autograph.
- Eddie
I saw Bill Cosby. The theatre is beautiful and it
was a great show.
- Doug
I went to see Kathy Griffin. The remodeling was
a great job!
- Richard and friends
I saw B.B. King’s concert and Tom Jones. The
seating was great. You can see everything from
wherever you’re seated.
- Ruby
We saw America and Kathy Griffin.
- Denise and Lori
I saw Bill Cosby. The theatre refurbishing is
beautiful.
- Mistii
For more information about the Bob Hope Theatre visit www.bobhopetheatre.com
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Downtowner Rip: Harvt Bounty from the Farmers Mark
The Sweet:
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Carmel Swirl
Serves 10
Crust:
1 ½ cups ground gingersnap cookies
1 ½ cups toasted pecans
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
4 8-oz. packages cream cheese, room
temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 ½ cups canned solid pack pumpkin (fresh,
cooked pumpkin flesh can be substituted)
9 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 large eggs
Topping:
1 tablespoon (approx.) purchased caramel sauce
1 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Finely grind cookies,
pecans and sugar in food processor. Add melted
butter and combine. Press mixture onto bottom and
up sides of 9” springform pan.
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar
in large bowl until light. Transfer ¾ cup mixture to
a small bowl; cover tightly and refrigerate for use
as topping. Add pumpkin, 4 tablespoons cream,
cinnamon and allspice to mixture in large bowl and
beat until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating until just combined.
Pour filling into crust (it will almost fill the pan).
Bake until puffed, top browns and center moves only
slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Transfer cheesecake to rack and cool 10 minutes. Run
small, sharp knife around cake pan sides to loosen.
Cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
Bring remaining ¾ cup cream cheese mixture
to room temperature. Add remaining 5 tablespoons
shipping cream and stir to combine. Pour mixture
over cheesecake, spreading evenly. Spoon caramel
sauce in lines over topping. Using tip of knife, swirl
caramel sauce into topping. (Can be prepared 1 day
ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Release pan sides
before serving.
The Savory:
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Serves 8 as first course.
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions
2/3 cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1 ¾ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded,
diced (about 4 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 tablespoons chopped, fresh oregano
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, diced
(about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
Plain yogurt
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large pot over medium
heat. Add 2 cups onions, carrots and celery; sauté
until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add
squash and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add 4 cups water
and oregano. Cover and simmer until vegetables are
soft, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining ½ teaspoon oil in
heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add
remaining 1 cup onions and cook until golden, about
5 minutes. Add apple and sauté 3 minutes; add
curry and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in
chopped dill; set mixture aside.
Working in batches, puree soup with hand-held
blender or, in batches, in standard blender. Return
soup to pot; mix in curry-onion-apple mixture.
Bring back to simmer. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and
refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Garnish
each serving with dollop of yogurt and fresh dill
sprig, if desired.
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Sunday Brunch, 9 am-11:30 am
Sunset Cruises Fridays or Saturday, 8 pm-9:30 pm
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Downtown
FOR LEASE
27 Hunter Square
5,000 sq. ft.
Lease Price: $5,000/mo
Sale Price: $600,000
Contact: Jim Martin
Lee & Associates, (209) 983-1111
56 S. Lincoln Street
Office building; 2,798 RSF available
$1.25 NNN ( Tenant pays all
operating expenses)
Building 95% occupied
Contact: Shelly Cannon Keely
CB Richard Ellis, (209) 476-2916
133 E. Miner Avenue
Office/retail use; 3,600 sq. ft.
Lease rate $1.00 psf
Contact: Mike Griffin
Coldwell Banker Commercial
The Duncan Company, (209) 466-5311 ext.
223, mikegriffin@coldwellbanker.com
247 E. Miner Avenue
4,500 sq. ft. ground floor;
$0.75 psf office/retail use
Tenant pays utilities and janitorial
Contact: Wendy L. Coddington
Colliers International, (209) 475-5112
336 E. Main Street
(formerly Bert Edises Jewelers)
Retail/Office; Approx. 3,000 sq. ft.
Single story with basement
Contact: Brent Lesovsky, Lesovsky
Donelson Architects, (209) 943-0405
421 S. El Dorado Street
Office space; 2,927 sq. ft. total
Lease negotiable
Square footage divisible
Contact: Kristi Rhea
Housing Authority of SJ, (209) 466-3577
520 N. El Dorado Street
Office building;1,491- 9,774 sq.ft.
Lease: $1.25 psf
630 E. Weber Avenue
Retail auto/mechanical shop,
showroom or warehouse; 5,000 sq. ft.
Lease: $3,500/month
Contact: Mike Oldham
PMZ Real Estate, (209) 610-2121
634 E. Main Street
Retail/office, 3-story with full basement,
4,979 each floor;
Lease psf: 1st and 2nd floors $0.80,
3rd floor $0.60
Contact: Violi, (209) 463-6383
901 E. Miner Avenue
Auto Body Shop; 6,000 sq. ft.
Contact: Patrice Chavez, (209) 808-2161
338 E. Lafayette Street
Retail/office/resturaunt
1 story, 5200 sq. ft
Completely remodeled inside and out.
Lease rate $0.70 psq
Contact: Patricio Vicuna, (209) 464-4521
400 E. Main Street
Office building; 13,265- 25,501 sq.ft.
$2.10 psf fully serviced;
24 hour on-site security & camera
surveillance, lower level secured parking,
on-site manager, full service cafeteria,
state of the art HVAC system, energy
efficient light system
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Bank of America Building
110 E. Weber Avenue
1st floor suite approx. 4,918 sq.ft.
2nd floor suite approx.3,565 sq. ft.
Suite with private elevator and 3 offices
Aggressive lease rate
High exposure location, steps from the
Court House, garage, restaurants
Contact: Wendy L. Coddington,
1025 E. Main Street
Ex-Western Pacific Train Station
7,000 sq. ft. building
30,000 sq. ft. lot w/adjacent
40,000 sq. ft. to be developed
Lease negotiable/Zoned industrial
Contact: Victor Rosasco, (209) 479-4500
Belding Building
110 N. San Joaquin Street
Ground floor retail/office
space at $1.45 psf; Variety of space sizes
Upper floor office spaces at $1.10 psf
Single office to full floor
Building undergoing complete renovation
untill December 1, 2007. Reasonable
tenant improvements included. Adjacent
to two large public parking garages
Contact: Cort Companies,
Mahala Burns (209) 235-5231 or
Peggy Massey (209) 337-0292
Historic California Building
11 S. San Joaquin Street
Office Space Available
199 to 1,500 sq. ft. on 2nd floor
1,300 sq. ft. on 7th floor
Lease rate: $1.10 plus utilities
Cal-Main Building
500 E. Main Street
Offices starting at 332 sf
Rental Rate: $1.25 psf (+PG&E/Janitorial)
SJC Treasurer & Tax Collector
on ground floor; Office suites available on
upper two floors; Basement storage space
Great downtown views
Mahala Burns, (209) 325-5321 or
Cassidy’s Building
393 E. Market St., 2nd Fl.
Office space in the heart of downtown
2,500 sq. ft. Five offices, main reception
area, two baths; Close proximity to
parking & freeway access
Lease negotiable
Contact: Tim Cassidy, (209) 462-7593
Historic Cort Tower
343 E. Main Street
Lease rates $1.15 psf
150 - 3,000 sq.ft.
Tenant pays PG&E, owner pays janitorial
Council of Governments
555 E. Weber Avenue
10,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space on
3rd floor penthouse, On-site parking
Lease rates psf $1.65; Triple Net $25.00 psf
Tenant Improvement Allowance
Courthouse Plaza
306 E. Main Street
(formerly The Marketplace)
Restaurant space approx.
3,700 sq. ft. fully equipped
500 to 1800 sq. ft. office/retail
at .99 psf plus utilities
for 2nd and 3rd floors
8,000 sq. ft. office space divisible
on lower level at .85 psf
Storage space at .45 psf
Contact: Marisa Hindmarsh, One Source
Commercial, (209) 993-3087
Dance Studio for Sublease
526 E. Main Street
Central Downtown Stockton
1,600 sq. ft. dance floor, lobby and loft
All utilities paid, Available immediately
Call for appointment, Pat, (209) 808-1005
Del Pueblo Building
321 E. Weber Avenue
Completely Renovated
25,000 sq.ft. total building with basement
4 floors/5,000 sq.ft. each floor
Lease Price: $1.10 psf upper floors
$1.25 psf ground floor
Contact: Bert Aranda, owner
(510) 538-2097
Real Estate
Elks Building
42 N. Sutter Street
Newly renovated; various office square
footage; Single suites to full floors
Lease rates 99 cents psf
Tenant pays PG&E and janitorial
Kress Building
20 N. Sutter Street
1,100 sq. ft. office suite available soon
Ideal for law firms; $1.15 psf
Kress For Sublease
Fourth Floor
Suite of three professional offices
Large secretarial space
Newly renovated, excellent location
Separate large file storage area
Wired for high-speed Internet
Contact: Dana Suntag, (209) 943-2004
Ed Coy Parking Garage Retail Space
140 N. Hunter Street
12,613 sq. ft. ground floor
Divisible for retail/office
$2.00 psf. Triple net leases
Contact: Lisa Hodgson
Filipino Plaza
6 W. Main Street
560 sq.ft.
Lease: $635/month
Unit for office/retail
Contact: Nancy Ochoa, (209) 466-1416
Fremont Park Professional Building
445 N. San Joaquin Street – 2nd Floor
Individual private office space
100 sq.ft. cubicles $150/mo.
Variety of sized office space
Large copy/project area
Seminar meeting area/conference room
Reception area/break room
Contact: Mike Griffin, Coldwell Banker
Commercial The Duncan Company
(209) 466-5311
Fitzgerald Building
221 N. American Street
10,000 sq.ft. available can be divided
or expanded into 16,500 sq.ft.
Large open floor space; Kitchen/stove/hood
Convertable to offices;
Excellent for restaurant/entertainment venue;
Lease Negotiable
Contact: Dean Fitzgerald
(209) 969-8282
Historic Hotel Stockton
139 E. Weber Avenue
7,500 sq.ft.
5,000 sq. ft. retail
$2 psf triple net
2,500 sq.ft. office
Basic office build-out
$1.75 psf gross
Contact: Lisa Hodgson, Colliers
International, (209) 475-5100
Pacific State Bank
6 S. El Dorado Street
Class A office space for sublease.
Suites: 916 sq. ft. to 2,540 sq. ft.
Lease rates: $1.35 - $1.50 psf per month
Full service gross lease. Features: views
of water and downtown, on site security
Covered parking and more.
Contact: Chris Sill, Lee & Associates
(209) 983-1111
Ruhl Building
527 E. Main Street
Office/retail space
Rear parking lot with rear entrances
$1.00 psf plus utilities
Sutter Office Center
242 N. Sutter Street
Ground floor lease rates
$1.00 psf depending on location.
99 cents psf for above floors.
Tenant pays tenant improvements.
Contact: Sharlene McLemore, (209) 943-7308
Historic Tretheway Building
231 E. Weber Avenue
Completely renovated office space
Several office spaces available
Lease negotiable
Contact: Craig Moore, owner
Cell: (209) 639 3238, Office: (209) 466-5135
Waterfront Office Towers
501 W. Weber Avenue
Class A office space available
600 sq.ft. high density storage space
on ground floor;
2,000 & 3,000 sq. ft. on 2nd floor
11,300 sq. ft. on 3rd floor
Lease rate: $1.55-$1.65 plus utilities
Contact: Jerry Butterfield, (209) 460-3233
Historic Waterfront Warehouse
445 W. Weber Avenue
582 sq.ft.
2 suites 972 sq.ft. can be combined
3 suites 582 - 972 sq.ft.
$1.35 psf triple net plus CAM
Weber Building
347 E. Weber Avenue
Office and Retail, 200 to 4,000 sq.ft.
available; Lease rates negotiable;
Under new ownership; Newly renovated;
Owner pays utilities and janitorial
FOR SALE
25 S. Hunter Square
Sale Price $440,000
2,500 sq.ft. basement
Contact: Clem Garcia
Albert Fowler Realty, (408)293-0720
Sale price: $2.1 million
23,000 + sq. ft.
Ground floor retail
2nd & 3rd floors hotel, 51 units
Contact: Isela Hernandez, (209) 598-6325
235 N. San Joaquin Street
Sale or lease.
Suitable for many uses.
Key downtown location; 14,000 sq.ft.
7,000 sf per floor; $950,000/$67.86 psf;
Private offices/reception area, ADA
restrooms/kitchen area, Open work spaces/
kitchen; Secure parking on 2nd floor.
417 E. Main Street
Sale Price: $1,590,000
21,000 sq. ft.
2-story plus basement
Prime real estate located in the middle of
Stockton’s Downtown
Enterprise/Entertainment district
Remodeled & fully ready to go
California Building
Sale Price: $4, 400,000
Approximately 33,061 sq. ft. on 9 fls
Contact:Virginia Voelkel
Lee & Associates-East Bay Inc.
925-737-4150
Cal-Main Building
500 E. Main Street
Office condos built to suit
Offices starting at 332 sf
SJC Treasurer/Tax Collector on ground fl.
Office suites available on upper two fls.
Basement storage space
Great Downtown Views
Tenant improvement allowance
Price: +/-$200 psf
La Estrella
630 E. Main Street
Retail/office; Approx. 15,000 sq.ft./2 floors,
basement sprinklers; open floor space;
New roof; 2nd floor ideal for ballroom.
Sale Price: $995,000; great price at $66 psf
Possible owner finance
Contact: Jimmie Rishwain, (209) 747-7863
Mansion House
106 N. Hunter Street
Tretheway Building
231 E. Weber Avenue
Both buildings directly across from
County Courthouse
Zone C-3 mixed use, retail ground floor
26 residential apartments
Both buildings approx. 40,000 sq. ft.
Sale Price: $3,999,000.
Priced for immediate sale
Contact: Lee Helms
(209) 466-5311 ext. 222
Ruhl Building
523 E. Main Street
Sale Price $1,100,000
3 story on 10,000 sq. ft. lot;
1st floor occupied, upstairs vacant
Legend: psf - per square foot
427 E. Fremont Street
Church with 250 communicants capacity
Sale price: $525,000
Terms possible
Lot size 5,000 sq. ft.
Building size 4,300 sq. ft.
Contact: Mike Griffin or Ray Schaeffer
(209) 466-5311
Need help selling or leasing your
downtown building? Call Downtown
Stockton Alliance, for a free listing in the
Downtowner at (209) 464-5246 or email
clowry@downtownstockton.org. Visit our
web site at www.downtownstockton.org
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This event calendar is a product of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. It is not a complete listing of downtown events. To include your event in this calendar e-mail: events@downtownstockton.org or call (209) 464-5246.
October
Monday, 1st
How to Design Your
Own Business Web Page
Small Business Development Center
$40, 9:30 am - 12 pm
For more information (209) 954-5089
Tuesday, 2nd
DAT Marketing Subcommittee
City Hall, 9 - 10:30 am
Thursday, 4th
Stockton Chamber Mixer & Tradeshow
Stockton Civic Memorial Auditorium
5:15 - 7:15 pm
Friday, 5th
Ralphie May - Comedy Show
Bob Hope Theatre, 8 - 10 pm
Saturday, 6th
Family Fire Fest
Children’s Museum, 10 - 2 pm
October Fest
Bradley’s, 11:30 am, $5
Dionne Warwick in Concert
Bob Hope Theatre, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 10th
Je’caryous Johnson’s
Whatever She Wants
Bob Hope Theatre, 8 - 10 pm
Friday, 12th
Meet the Artist Reception
Tidewater Art Center and Gallery
Open to public, 5 – 8 pm
ET-The Extra Terrestrial Classic Movie
Bob Hope Theatre, 6 pm, $6
Final Downtown Art Walk 2007
Janet Leigh Plaza and
various locations Downtown
Free, 5 pm - 8 pm
Final Music in the Square
Concert Series 2007
Janet Leigh Plaza
Free, 6 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday, 17th
Powerful Teen Manners
Podesto IMPACT Teen Center
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday, 19th
Arts Awards Celebration
Bob Hope Theatre, 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, 20th
The Buck Ram Platters and Cornell
Gunter’s Coaster’s featuring Edwin Cook
Bob Hope Theatre, 7 pm - 9 am
Elook Presents: Hair & Fashion Show
Elook Salon, 7 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday, 23rd
United Way Power of One Luncheon
10:30 am - 1 pm
Friday, 26th
Annual California Composers Concert
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 7:30 - 10 pm
Saturday, 27th
You & Me Pt. 2 U.S. Tour
Stockton Thunder vs. Alaska Aces
Stockton Arena, 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Sunday, 28th
Jeff Dunham’ Spark of Insanity Comedy Show
Tuesday, 30th
High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Stockton Arena, 7 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday, 31st
Trick or Treat on Weber Street
Children’s Museum, 5 pm - 8 pm
October Ongoing Events
October 1-30
Art Exhibit
Tidewater Art Gallery
Open to public, 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, 13th
Stockton Thunder Hockey “Fan Fest”
Stockton Arena, 9 am, Free
Tuesdays
Dinner & Jazz on Waterfront
Chitiva’s Salsa and Sports
Bar and Grill
No cover, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Benefit Concert & Carnival
Fundraiser for Gospel Center
Rescue Mission
Weber Point Events Center, 12 - 4 pm
Thursdays and Saturdays
Salsa Lessons and Open Dancing
Bar and Grill, 8:30 pm - 12 am
Benise: Nights of Fire
Fridays
Friday Fun Club
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Open to public, 4 pm - 5 pm
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Friday Night with D.J. Jamie O
Bradley’s, Free, 10 pm - 12 am
Downtown Stockton Certified
Farmers Market
Hunter Square, 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays
Family Story Time
Open to public, 10:30 am - 11 am
Open-Air Asian & Farmers Market
Under the Crosstown Freeway
6 am - 10 am
Live Band Concert
November
Thursday, 1st
Gwen Stefani in Concert
Stockton Arena, 7:30 - 10 pm
Friday, 2nd
Stockton Thunder vs. Idaho Steelheads
Stockton Arena, 7:30 - 10 pm
Chelsea Handler - Comedy Show
Saturday, 3rd
Savage Harvest 07 Roller Derby Bout
7 pm - 10 pm
Stockton Thunders vs. Idaho Steelheads
Stockton Arena, 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday, 6th
Downtown Action Team
Marketing Subcommittee
City Hall, 9 am - 10:30 am
Friday, 9th
Meet the Artist Reception
Tidewater Art Center and Gallery
Sunday, 11th
Stockton Thunder vs. Fresno Falcons
Monday, 12th
Stockton Thunders vs. Fresno Falcons
Wednesday, 14th
Basic Collection Techniques
CB Merchant Office, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Powerful Teen Manners
Podesto IMPACT Teen Center
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, 16th
D. L. Hughley Comedy Show
Wednesday, 21st
Downtown Stockton Alliance Board
of Directors Meeting
Downtown Stockton Alliance, 4 pm - 5 pm
Stockton Thunders vs. Alaska Aces
Thursday, 22nd
Thanksgiving Run and Walk
Against Hunger
Ports’ Baseball Stadium 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, 23rd & Saturday, 24th
Stockton Thunders Hockey Game
Stockton Arena 7:30 pm - 10 pm
November Ongoing Events
November 25th - January 14th
Ice on the Delta
Weber Point Events Center
Different times, Mondays closed
October 1-30
Art Exhibit
Tidewater Art Gallery
Open to public, 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesdays
Dinner & Jazz on Waterfront
Bar and Grill
No cover, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursdays and Saturdays
Salsa Lessons and Open Dancing
Bar and Grill, 8:30 pm - 12 am
Fridays
Friday Fun Club
Friday Night with D.J. Jamie O
Downtown Stockton Certified
Farmers Market
Hunter Square, 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays
Family Story Time
Open to public, 10:30 am - 11 am
Open-Air Asian & Farmers Market
Under the Crosstown Freeway
6 am - 10 am
Live Band Concert
For more downtown events visit www.downtownstockton.com or www.myspace.com/downtownstockton
C O N N E C T I O N S
Volunteers Needed:
• Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
The Stockton Police Department VIPS
are adults, 40 years of age and older,
who have an interest in helping their
community improve the quality of life
for all citizens of Stockton. Anyone
interested in becoming Volunteers
in Police Service member for the
Stockton Police Department should
contact the VIPS office at (209) 9378477.
• Cesar Chavez Central Library
seeks volunteers for the following
programs:
Adult literacy tour
Book Shelver
Teenage Reader
Reach Out and Read San Joaquin
Training Wheels
Home Borrowers – outreach
Clerical assistance
Families reading together
Internet docent
Children services
For more information call
Christina Walter Library Volunteer
Coordinator (209) 937-8384.
• Event and Activities Photographer
Here is your chance to help promote
a great organization without a great
deal of time commitment and help.
Contact Seniors First Agency 224
S. Sutter St., (209) 644-5000 or email
bheyman@seniorsfirstsj.org
• Gospel Center Rescue Mission
Meal Server, Clothing Room Assistant
and Work Projects. Must have valid
ID and be 16 years and above. 455 S.
San Joaquin Street. Contact Uyen Do,
Volunteer Coordinator, (209) 3202311.
• Members of the Stockton Thunder
team, front office or coaching staff are
available for speaking engagements
at your local civic group or school.
Contact Brenda Bryant, Director of
Communications, (209) 373-1519.
• The Stockton Symphony is looking
for volunteers to donate their time in the
following area:
Office Services
- General Office Assistance
- Mailing Committee
- Filing
- Data-base Entry
Creative Services
- Historian
- Special Projects
46 West Fremont St., (209) 951-0196
• Volunteer Ushers needed at the Bob
Hope Theatre. Minimum age - 17.
Must be able to communicate with
all age groups, greet guests, direct
guests to proper seating sections, check
tickets and may use a bar code scanner.
Volunteer must be able to go up and
down stairs in the balcony area. Contact
the Usher Coordinator Mickey
Santiago at (209) 337-4673 x 210 or
msantiago@bobhopetheatre.com.
• San Joaquin Regional Rail/ACE
has job openings for motivated
individuals who enjoy working with
the public: Strategic Development
& Communications Assistant,
Customer Service Representative I,
Fiscal Services Assistant. For more
information, job descriptions and
applications, contact April Williams,
Human Resources, at (209) 944-6220
or 949 E. Channel St., Stockton.
Employment Opportunities:
• Bob Hope Theatre is looking for
experienced House Stage Technicians
(sound and lighting). Theatre experience
a plus. Part time on call basis. Contact
(209) 337-1017 or email resume to
sjester@bobhopetheatre.com
• Sheraton Stockton at Regent Place
We are currently accepting resumes for
the following positions:
Shift Engineers
Security Guards
Servers PT/FT positions available
Submit your resume via e-mail
or fax to: Frances Ochoa,
Director of Human Resources,
fochoa@sheratonstockton.com or
fax to (209) 944-1141
No Phone Calls Please!
• Café Amore Spaghetteria
Café Amore is currently hiring a chef
with experience in Italian food. Also
hiring servers.
Apply in person between the hours
of 10 am – 3 pm, 40 N. Sutter St.
• San Joaquin Regional Transit
District has openings for the
following positions:
Planning Manager
Office Assistant (PT)
Administrative Assistant
Paratransit/Fixed Route Bus Operators
Mechanic B
Accountant
Contact Michelle McKinsey, (209)
948-5566 extension 650.
To place your announcement in
Connections, contact Downtown
Stockton Alliance at (209) 464-5246
or events@downtownstockton.org.
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Downtown Meeting
Places and Rentals
605 N. El Dorado Street
(209) 937-8362
Mr D’s Pizza
122 E. Oak St.
Esther Pacrem, (209) 941-0881
Civic Memorial Auditorium
525 N. Center Street
Jackie Garcia, (209) 937-8119
jackie.garcia@ci.stockton.ca.us
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
120 E. Market Street
(209) 464-4135
Masonic Temple
340 E. Market Street
(209) 679-4445
Conference Room
343 E. Main St., First Floor
(209) 464-5246
Seniors First
Senior Service Agency
224 S. Sutter Street
(209) 644-5000
Gary and Janice Podesto
Impact Teen Center
725 N. El Dorado
(209) 937-7170
On Lock Sam Restaurant
333 S. Sutter Street
Ben, (209) 466-4561
Goodwill Industries
Corporate Office
129 S. Grant Street
Sally Wooden, (209) 466-2311
Non-profits only
Filipino Plaza
6 W. Main St. Ste. H
Nancy Ochoa, (209) 466-1416
Stockton Arena
248 W. Fremont Street
(209) 373-1400
Greater Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220
(209) 547-2770
Stockton Ports Ballpark
Bullpen & Back Porch
404 W. Fremont Street
Scott Bush, (209) 644-1900
www.stocktonports.com
The Hotel Stockton
Rooftop Terrace
110 E. Weber Avenue
Lynn Harwell, (209) 463-4381
Kress Legal Center & Law Library
Conference Room
20 N. Sutter St.
(209) 468-3920
Thunder (from page 10)
The Thunder is scheduled to conduct
an open morning practice session on
Stockton Arena’s ice, with seating open
to the public. Following practice, all
Thunder players are scheduled to sign
autographs and pose for photographs
with all fans in attendance in Stockton
Arena’s main concourse throughout
the day. Single-game tickets will go on
sale at the Stockton Arena ticket office,
beginning at Noon.
The 2007-2008 Season kicks off
on the home ice, Saturday, October 27
as the Thunder faces the Alaska Aces,
beginning 7:30 pm at the 9,737-seat
Stockton Arena. Fans in attendance will
receive Thunder magnetic schedules.
After raising a combined $37,000
for charity and drawing over 15,000
fans for two combined games last
year, “Thunder Goes Pink Weekend,”
spotlighting breast cancer awareness,
returns for its second go-round on
November 2-3 as the Thunder takes on
the Idaho Steelheads (both games at 7:30
pm), the first rematch since last spring’s
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epic Kelly Cup Playoff duel between
both clubs in the National Conference
quarterfinal six-game series.
Special-themed pink jerseys will be
worn by the Thunder during pre-game
warm-ups and will be available for
bidding via silent auction by all fans in
attendance at both games, while a handful
of jerseys will be available for bidding
via live auction immediately following
the Saturday, November 3 contest.
Proceeds will benefit the American
Cancer Society - Stockton Field Office
and the St. Joseph’s Foundation Mobile
Mammography Unit.
Additionally the first 2,000 adult
female fans (ages 18 and over) in
attendance will receive a commemorative
pink-weekend cap. Other giveaways for
fans in attendance that weekend include
pink-colored glow sticks and window
cling decals.
For Thunder information and tickets,
visit www.stocktonthunder.com or call
(209) 373-1500.
Tidewater (from page 13)
The exhibit features provocative
portraits by Gil Garcia in “The
Merging.” Says the artist, “Having
enjoyed portraiture and my fellow
Tidewater artists, I have attempted to
reproduce their works of art and include
a portrait of the artist buried in the
painting.” He continues, “As a child my
mother told me ‘Art should be fun.’”
Garcia guarantees lots of laughter with
his show.
The glasswork exhibit will feature
the
glassblowing
technique
of
“caneworking”. Utilizing this method,
Plaza adds intricate patterns and stripes
to vessels and other blown glass objects.
The “canes” are rods of colored glass;
these rods can be simple, containing a
single color, or complex and contain
many strands of multiple colors in a
specific pattern. Pieces on display will
include a series of cane-inspired bowls,
plates and vessels, as well as some of
the artist’s other glass pieces.
The Tidewater Art Center & Gallery
is an artists’ collaborative located
directly across the street from the
county Courthouse at 223 E. Weber
Avenue, is open Monday - Friday from
10 am – 5 pm and Saturdays from 11 am
– 3 pm. For further information about
the Gallery, artists, exhibits, upcoming
art classes or special events, visit www.
tidewaterartgallery.com.
Visitors are strolling on Weber Avenue next
to Tidewater during one of the downtown Art
Walks. Photo by DSA
Downtown Churches
Confucius Church
212 E. Lafayette St.
(209) 462-6442
Ebenezer African Methodist
Episcopal Church
132 N. Stanislaus St.
(209) 465-5367
Flock of God’s
Heritage Cogic
820 E. Main St.
(209) 463-6485
Galatians
Community Church
628 N. Stanislaus St.
Rev. Trent Washington, Sr.
(209) 932-0711
God’s Throne
Baptist Church
405 E. Lindsay St.
(209) 463-6186
House of Grace
523 E. Main St.
(209) 932-1575
www.hortonministries.com
It’s in the House Ministries
147 S. California St.
(209) 298-7177
Jesus Saves Ministries
438 S. Sutter St.
Pastor Elijio Sandoval
(209) 463-4979
New Life
Apostolic Church
535 E. Channel St.
Pastor Johnson
(209) 474-1974
Olivet Missionary
Baptist Church
544 E. Lindsay St.
(209) 941-8754
Pentecostal Church
of Jesus Christ
24 S. Grant St.
Pastor Ed Henderson
(209) 463-1630
Prayer and Praise
Ministry Church
137 E. Washington Street
(209) 472-9060
Restoration for
Life Ministry
610 N. Hunter St.
(209) 463-4500
St John’s
Episcopal Church
316 N. El Dorado St.
(209) 466-6919
St. Mary’s Church
Pastor Jovy Roldan
(209) 948-0661
Trinity Lutheran Church
444 N. American St.
Pastor Pon Chanthaphon
(209) 464-1936
Victory Temple Ministries
Rev. Don R. Wallace
(209) 941-4453
Wings of Healing
Christian Center
840 E. Main St.
(209) 948-5564
Downtown Stockton Alliance Services & Updates
How to get your news, ads or
events into the Downtowner
The Downtowner happily accepts news and events items from
charitable and non-profit organizations and event promoters for
items directly related to downtown Stockton.
News and Events: Please submit your information in the form of
a press release. Your press release or events item should include
the “five W’s”: what, when, where, why and how and who? E-mail
all Press Releases to: kmiller@downtownstockton.org. Events
info should be emailed to: events@downtownstockton.org. Please
include name and phone number for contact person.
Photos are also welcome, via e-mail, in jpg. format (at 300 DPI) and
should be identified as to content, photo credit and relation to news
or events. Downtowner will include appropriate news or events
information only as space allows in each issue. Inclusion and/or
editing of submission is at the sole discretion of the publisher.
Who We Are:
Our Mission Statement:
To develop, promote and maintain historic downtown Stockton
as a regional business, cultural and entertainment destination.
Goals of the Downtown Stockton Alliance
•Business and investor attraction and retention
•Events and visitor attraction programs
•Maintenance: cleaning and graffiti abatement
•Hospitality: hospitality/information guides
•Public Policy: advocacy for property/business owners
Staff Members
Katherine Miller, Executive Director
kmiller@downtownstockton.org
Dana Boccoli, Accounting/HR
Advertising: accepted with cost-effective rates for one-time or everyissue publication. To reach 10,000 business professionals and
downtown property and business owners call us at the Downtown
Stockton Alliance, (209) 464-5246.
dboccoli@downtownstockton.org
Deadlines for submissions are by the 10th of the month prior to the
publication date. For additional insight into “making news,” call us
at the Downtown Stockton Alliance, (209) 464-5246. You can also
find out about our publications at www.downtownstockton.org.
Sylwia Lipiec-Qualls, Graphic Design
Manuel Laguna, Community Outreach
mlaguna@downtownstockton.org
squalls@downtownstockton.org
Charisse Lowry, Administration
clowry@downtownstockton.org
Mimi Nguyen, Special Events
mnguyen@downtownstockton.org
Welcomes New Employees
Paul Villanueba, Maintenance
events@downtownstockton.org
343 E. Main Street, First Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
Telephone: 209-464-5246
Fax 209-464-4558
2007 Alliance Marketing
Portfolio Now Available
New member of the
Maintenance Team:
Emmett Wesson
New member of the
Hospitality Guides Team:
Mary Tampier
Get the big picture of
Downtown
Revitalization!
Whether you are an interested
investor or considering a
business in downtown, you’ll
want the new 2007 Downtown
Stockton Alliance Marketing
Portfolio. Our new marketing
materials include a downtown
project narrative with a
colorful map showing all
new and completed projects
in downtown. Also enclosed
is a current issue of the
Downtowner newspaper so
that you can read about current
events and get downtown inthe-know information. 2006
demographic information, City Incentives for investors and business and the 2006
Downtown Stockton Alliance Annual Report details the progress of the Alliance’s
mission and goals. Our DVD of Downtown Stockton is quality footage that narrates
the many aspects of downtown businesses, events and entertainment. To request a
Downtown Stockton Alliance Marketing Portfolio, call (209) 464-5246 and we will be
happy to mail it to you today!
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Pay Utility Bills Online
Customers who receive utility
bills from the City of Stockton can
now view and pay their monthly bills
online. MasterCard, Visa, and ATM,
debit and plastic check cards that have
the MasterCard or Visa symbol can be
used for payment through a convenient
link and electronic form on the City of
Stockton web site.
“We have been focusing on
technology solutions that deliver better
service to our citizens,” said Mayor Ed
Chavez. “Online bill payment offers a
huge convenience for both customers
and our Utility Billing Department.”
Residential
and
commercial
customers can logon to the City’s web
site and establish a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) associated with
their utility bill account number. With
the first logon, customers will need the
account number and cycle and route
number located on the paper copy of
the monthly statement. Once an online
account is established, the utility bill
account number and PIN number will
be required for future login sessions.
The City of Stockton will continue
to mail paper copies of utility bill each
month - even if customers have signed
up for online service. The system can
be set up to remember the credit card
number or accept new information each
month; however, the system will not
automatically charge a stored credit
card number. When customers receive
their monthly bill, they need only
login to initiate the monthly payment.
The three-digit number on the back of
the card is necessary for security and
verification purposes.
“One great feature of the online
system is the water consumption
history,” shares Mark Moses, Chief
Finance Officer for the City of Stockton.
“Customers can view a breakdown of
billing for all of the services provided
or billed by the City, including water,
sewer, storm drain, and garbage.”
Detailed statements are also available
online. Once logged on, customers can
view the account balance, status of the
account, payment history, and check for
amounts that are considered past due.
Consumption, billing and payment
history can be displayed in a table.
Consumption history is also available in
a graph with up to 36 months of history
to compare usage from prior billing
cycles.
Customers who prefer receiving their
monthly utility bill electronically will
be able to request this service within the
next year. Signing up for this service will
eliminate receiving a monthly paper bill
through the mail.
For additional information or to pay
a City of Stockton utility bill online,
visit www.stocktongov.com, or, contact
the Utility Billing Department at (209)
937-8295.
Downtowner Recipes, page 15
This issue presents:
Harvest Bounty from
the Farmers Market
www.ritewaycleaners.com
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Rail Commission Announces New
Chair and Vice-Chair
On August 3, at the regularly
scheduled board meeting of the San
Joaquin Regional Rail Commission,
current
Vice-Chair,
Michael
Restuccia, was unanimously elected
as the board’s new Chairman for the
2007-2008 fiscal year.
Commissioner
John
Harris,
Councilmember from the City of
Manteca, was also unanimously elected
as the new Vice-Chair.
Outgoing Chairman and Tracy
Mayor Brent Ives, will remain as a
Commissioner. Ives has been a member
of the board since its inception and
a strong advocate for the Altamont
Commuter Express service with state
and federal legislators and with the
Union Pacific Railroad. Staff and
members of the board recognized Ives
for his service as Chair at the September
meeting of the Rail Commission.
Michael Restuccia. Photo courtesy of San
Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
For additional information on the San
Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and
its new board positions, contact Thomas
W. Reeves at thomas@acerail.com or
(209) 944-6242.
Gold Star (from page 5)
customers from throughout the Valley.
The Oh’s clientele includes customers
from throughout Stockton, Lathrop and
Manteca, with some coming from as far
away as Tracy and Fresno.
“We invite the public to stop in and
see what we have to offer at Golden
Star and Stockton Wigs”, say the Ohs.
“We think people will be surprised
and satisfied with our full service in
downtown Stockton.”
For more information, telephone
(209) 462-5164.
Events (from page 2)
Snow White runs into some trouble at the Farmer’s
Market. Photo by DSA
In addition to the Halloween themed
Farmer’s Market, the Downtown
Stockton Farmer’s Market will also
host the Domestic Violence Awareness
Month Kick-Off celebration, in a
partnership with the Women’s Center of
San Joaquin County. The kick-off will
be held on October 5, with live music
provided by In the Mix, a local jazz
ensemble. Throughout the month of
October, market visitors may expect toe
tapping tunes from the Second String
Quintet, Anthem and the Cesar Chavez
High School Jazz band.
So, start visiting your local Halloween
store and rummaging through your
closet, because the Halloween Farmer’s
Market is just around the corner! For
information regarding the pumpkin
coloring contest or the costume contest,
contact the Downtown Stockton
Alliance at (209) 464-5246.
October also welcomes DG Interiors
to the Downtown Stockton Farmer’s
Market. DG Interiors & Flooring, located
on the Miracle Mile, will offer
home furnishings to market
goers. “We’re looking forward
to sharing our store and products
with downtown Stockton,”
explains Lisa Grijalva, coowner of DG Interiors. “We
offer a unique range of product
that will be a perfect fit for the
Farmer’s Market.” Decorative
candles, candle holders, and
floral arrangements are among
the many items that will appear
Happy contestants in the 2006 pumpkin decorating contest at
at the market.
the Farmer’s Market. Photo by DSA
Friends of the Fox Offers Hope
Theatre Tours
The ornate woodwork of the ceiling beams in the main chamber of the Bob Hope Theatre.
Photo by WMB Architects
Vibrant colors. Masterful art. Huge
ceiling beams. Wall murals and stenciled
ceilings. Chandeliers. A thousand faces.
Shimmering waters in the rotunda.
These phrases and more describe
the incredible interior of the Bob Hope
Theatre. Hear how the historic Fox
California Theatre was restored to its
current glory and incarnation as the
prime downtown venue for stage shows.
Regular tours are now offered at
4 pm on the second Monday of every
month. Led by board members of
the Friends of the Fox, the hour-long
tours encompass the entire theatre and
backstage and include verbal glimpses
of the craftsmanship and detail that was
required for restoration. Open to all
ages, the tours cost $1.00 per person.
Reservations are requested and can be
made by calling (209) 481-8726, no
later than noon of tour days.
Group tours for other times may also
be arranged. Groups of friends, service
or church clubs, school field trips,
and other organizations are welcome.
Group tours are $1.00 per person,
with no charge for schools. To make
arrangements for a group or school tour,
please contact the Bob Hope Theatre,
telephone (209)337-1021 or e-mail
jjames@bobhopetheatre.com.
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