The Port of Stockton is a fixture of the city and the region as the commercial shipping gateway to the rest of the world.

The United States' international trade deficit increased to $42.2 billion from September but by a smaller margin than market expectations, according to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Presale tickets are available now for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s 29^th annual Oktoberfest.

TRACY – The annual Tracy Dry Bean Festival is marking “26 years of beans” with its latest installment of the popular celebration.

STOCKTON – San Joaquin Delta College is seeking people interested in filling out the committee that oversees the $250 million general obligation bond used to renovate, upgrade and expand buildings on campus.

LODI – The World of Wonders Science Museum is mixing science and the culinary arts in October.

A Modesto-based publisher of healthcare business information has announced it is launching HealthshareTV, a social site that will allow professionals search, browse, and view relevant healthcare videos.

MANTECA – A San Joaquin County winery is helping home winemakers get off the ground with two upcoming workshops.

The local chamber of commerce has long been a source of help for businesses to promote products and services.

TRACY – Elizabeth Sayre has been named arts education coordinator at the Grand Theatre for the Arts, the city’s Cultural Arts Division announced recently.