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5 days ago | 
stocktonia.org | Hope Munoz
Nestled between asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks in north Stockton lies In Season, a local market and nursery. At first glance, it appears to be a small café and plant shop, but then it continues to expand. Doorway after doorway, path after path, the shop is much larger than it seems. “Right out front is just concrete, fast traffic and sirens,” Caleb Mize, co-owner of In Season, said.
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1 week ago | 
stocktonia.org | Hope Munoz
Lodi Lake Beach is closed for swimming through June 22 after testing positive for elevated levels of E. coli, according to the city’s Public Information Officer, Nancy Sarieh. The shallow part of the lake is particularly affected, as geese and duck feces can sit and fester in that area. The rest of the lake is fine, according to Sarieh. For now, the city is just waiting it out. “It’s just a matter of the water mixing and flowing,” Sarieh said.
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1 week ago | 
stocktonia.org | Hope Munoz
During a sunny afternoon on Tuesday, residents celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly renovated McKinley Park in South Stockton. The event included a visit from the mayor, free refreshments, lively music and opportunities to jump in the pool. “This has been a long time coming here for south Stockton,” Mayor Christina Fugazi said. “This park has been reimagined.” The $15.837 million project broke ground in April of 2024.
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1 week ago | 
stocktonia.org | Hope Munoz
Want a kitten but aren’t ready for the commitment? The Stockton Animal Shelter is offering supplies and support to potential foster families. According to Sheri Giles, the shelter’s kitten foster coordinator, fostering has great developmental benefits. “The benefits are definitely really, really good,” Giles said.
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2 weeks ago | 
stocktonia.org | Hope Munoz
The City of Stockton recently announced it will be holding free fireworks safety demonstrations later this month. “Knowing the safety components of fireworks is imperative to having an enjoyable and safe Fourth of July holiday,” David Scott, a public information officer with the Stockton Police Department said.
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1 month ago | 
boulderweekly.com | Hope Munoz
Tekoa Williams crafts beverages at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder. Courtesy: The Root During a visit to the convenience store, customers expect to find shelves stocked with snacks and sugary drinks. But in recent years, a different product has emerged: 21+ beverages infused with kratom, a plant-based supplement with mood boosting opioid-like effects.
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1 month ago | 
boulderweekly.com | Hope Munoz
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Pennrose LLC to build senior affordable housing. The town of Superior has approved the development company, Pennrose, LLC, to build senior affordable housing units downtown near Discovery Office Park. The units will be called Kite Route Crossing. Along with this approval comes a rebate opportunity. According to Superior’s Planning and Building Director, Lisa Ritchie, this will be the first affordable housing project for the town. She says it will be a three-story structure with roughly 50 apartments.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Homeowner Lindasue Smollen has an illustrious garden surrounding her North Boulder residence. She sprouts an array of fruits, vegetables, and flowers annually. To her, the benefits of the outdoor hobby are beyond mere cost. “I say that it’s my therapy, but it’s cheaper than therapy,” Smollen says. “It’s the joy that you get. It’s just difficult to put a price tag on.”Smollen somehow finds the time for gardening in between running a bakery business and practicing law.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Erie voters hit the polls on Nov. 4, passing a new ballot measure imposing a five percent sales tax on cannabis sales and ending the town’s cannabis moratorium on Jan.1, 2025. This begs the question: why did it take so long for Erie to catch up with nearby municipalities? According to the City of Erie’s website, the Town Council decided to wait for the Home Rule matter to be determined before developing marijuana zoning regulations and offering voters the option of approving an excise tax.
