Looking Back
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Phillip Merlo | February 1, 2024
O’Connor Woods: the History Behind the Home
Stockton is a city with a plethora of historic institutions. A surprising number of banks, manufacturing concerns, commercial...
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Phillip Merlo | December 1, 2023
Tales of Christmas Past: The Philomathean Club of Stockton
San Joaquin County has a rich history of community organizations celebrating the holidays and supporting the community with...
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Phillip Merlo | November 1, 2023
Stockton’s Thanksgivings Past: 100 Years Ago This Month
Photos Courtesy of San Joaquin County Historical Museum and the Stockton Record In popular American culture, November is...
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Phillip Merlo | October 1, 2023
The Cancer Crusades: The American Cancer Society’s 90 years of service in San Joaquin County
When we think of philanthropic organizations that have made a difference in the history of American public health,...
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Phillip Merlo | September 1, 2023
Frederick Rindge, Jr. Stockton’s Malibu Connection
Young professionals have always played a major role in the development of Stockton and San Joaquin County. Youthful...