Relocation Guide

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Intro & Welcome 3-7 Phone Numbers & Addresses 8-13 City & County 8 Public Services Chambers of Commerce 9 Schools & Education 10-12 Hospitals 13 Libraries 13 Post Offices 13 Newspapers 14 Web Sites 14 Transportation 15 Entertainment 16-19 Theatres 16 Museums 16 Shopping 17-18 Near-By Places of Interest 19 Sports & Recreation 20-25 Pro Sports 20 Golf 21 Neighborhood Parks 22-25

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Our corporate symbol is inspired by the age-old aphorism “a man’s home is his castle.” And just as castles survive to this day, Chicago Title affords the kind of protection that allows our client’s real estate investments to endure well into the next century.

The castle conveys what we stand for in that it represents strength. The turret motif of our logo is

modeled after the old Chicago Water Tower, one of the few edifices to survive the Great Chicago Fire.

But the ring around the castle is of greater significance; it is emblematic of a moat. As a moat protects a castle’s walls, so does our title insurance protect our customers’ properties. As you know, the deeper and wider the moat, the more it safeguards the castle. At Chicago Title, we boast the deepest reserves in the industry, and span the country with more than 3,500 locations nationwide. Since 1847, we’ve been standing behind American property owners, ready to defend them swiftly and firmly, summoning our strength from resources hard won by long, consistent prudence.

Lodi 301 S. Ham Lane Ste C

Lodi, CA 95242 Ph. 369-2955 Fx. 369-0925

Manteca 302 Cherry Lane #107 Manteca, CA 95337

Ph. 823-7666 Fx. 823-9886

Tracy 445 W. 11th St. Ste B

Tracy, CA 95376 Ph. 835-7632 Fx. 835-9209

Stockton 3520 Brookside Rd., Ste 161

Stockton, CA 95219 Ph. 473-9585 Fx. 473-9588

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San Joaquin County is the northernmost county in the valley that bears its name. Together with the Sacramento Valley, the two form the Great Valley, which is one-tenth the land mass of California. French fur trappers worked the rich land of the San Joaquin Valley for nearly 20 years before the first American immigrants crossed over the Sierra in 1841.

Each of the county’s seven cities’ beginnings included a segment of settlers from far corners of the world. Lodi, for example, was settled by German emigrants, and Ripon became home to many pioneers from Holland. At one time, Stockton housed the largest population of Chinese in California. San Joaquin County continues to reflect a global likeness, not only by its diverse population, but also by its many commercial and agricultural ventures and its ability to market items to anywhere in the world. The county is probably most famous for its prime agricultural land, its diverse topography and its climate. Agriculture and related businesses are regarded the greatest assets in the county’s economy. Cattle ranches were the first industry in the Valley, and fields of grain and alfalfa were planted to support the livestock. Dairy farms followed. In 1869, good fortune rode into the county on the rails with the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad. Soon, new towns began to spring up around train stations in Lodi, Lathrop, Tracy, Manteca, Ripon and Escalon. San Joaquin County boasts an inland seaport in Stockton and more than a thousand miles of recreational waterways along the Delta. During the last three decades of the 19th century, the county became the bread basket of the world. River boats carried grain and other goods from the Stockton waterfront to San Francisco and points beyond. And during the 1920s, the Stockton Channel was widened and dredged deep enough to allow ocean-going vessels to sail into the port of Stockton. Today, the county is still regarded as a prime location for getting goods where they need to go. Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop has become the Defense Distribution Region West (DDRW), accounting for $77.4 million in salaries in the region. And in 1994, the Union Pacific railroad opened its largest truck-to-train transfer station adjacent to the DDRW facility, making San Joaquin County a major competitor in transporting agricultural commodities and goods. Union Pacific officials expect that its terminal business will grow by more than 10 percent a year.

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Stockton, "Gateway to the Delta" where you can enjoy over 1,000 miles of waterways in the Delta region. The Delta offers all sorts of recreational activities, from houseboats to jet skis, along with an abundance of fine striped Bass fishing. The Port of Stockton is the State's largest inland port. Large ships from all over the world bring goods to the Valley and take tons of our agricultural products. Stockton is one of the richest agricultural areas in the country, boasting the Annual Stockton Asparagus Festival held the last full weekend in April every year. Come and enjoy gourmet asparagus dishes, other fine foods and a fun time for all. Lodi, "Zinfandel Capital of California", featuring some of the areas premier wineries. In the heart of Lodi and the surrounding areas, you will find some of the finest wines and brandies in the country. Each September you will want to take part in the annual Grape and Harvest Festival. Tracy, "The City of Opportunity". You'll want to visit their "new" outlet shopping center and mall. Many crops grown in Tracy include lima beans, alfalfa, asparagus and fruit. Plan to attend the Annual California Dry Bean Festival in August. Manteca, "Home of the Manteca Waterslides", Featuring a Waterpark and Camping resort on 100 acres. Manteca also remains a productive agricultural region know for it's pumpkins and sugar beet crops. Attend the Annual Pumpkin Festival in October. Ripon, "Almond Capitol of the World", Beautiful almond trees await visitors along with the aroma of surrounding orchards and vineyards. Ripon is also home to three prominent poultry businesses. We invite you to attend the Annual Almond Blossom Festival each February. Linden, You'll find a bevy of deliciously fresh produce including cherries, walnuts, apples, peas, peaches, chestnuts, tomatoes, beans, onions and squash to name a few. You won't want to miss Linden's Annual Cherry Festival. Escalon, "The Land of Peaches and Cream." A quaint little town that's a stepping stone for tourists on their way to Yosemite National Park and the Gold Country. Join us for the Park Fete Festival. Lockeford, Home to an abundance of horse trainers and breeders. The many lakes in the region also provide a playground for fishing, boating and hiking enthusiasts. You won't want to miss the antiques at the spring and fall Lockeford Street Fairs. Lathrop, A small town with big plans for the future.

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San Joaquin County at a Glance Land Area: 901,760 Acres 1,415 Sq. Miles Population: 1980 - 347,342 1993 - 513,800 2010 - 840,738 Weather: Summer climate is warm with dry days and relatively cool nights, clear skies and no rainfall. Winter is mild with light rains & temperatures seldom below freezing. Major Employers:

Employer Name Location Industry

Blue Shield Lodi Insurance Agents, Brokers, & Service

California Dept. of Corrections Tracy Public Administration (Government)

California Youth Authority Stockton Public Administration (Government)

City of Stockton Stockton Public Administration (Government)

County of San Joaquin Stockton Public Administration (Government)

Dameron Hospital Stockton Hospitals

Deuel Vocational Institution Tracy Public Administration (Government)

General Mills Inc. Lodi Groceries & Related Products

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Stockton Offices & Clinics of Medical Doctors

Lodi Memorial Hospital Lodi Hospitals

San Joaquin Delta College Stockton Colleges & Universities

St Joseph's Medical Center Stockton Hospitals

Stockton Unified School District Stockton Elementary & Secondary Schools

Summit Logistics Tracy Grocery Stores

Teichert Construction Stockton Highway & Street Construction

Tracy Joint Union High School Dist Tracy Elementary & Secondary Schools

University of the Pacific Stockton Colleges & Universities

US Defense Department Stockton Public Administration (Government)

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ESCALON City of (209) 838-3556 Fire (209) 838-7500 Police (209) 838-7093 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Escalon water (209) 838-3556 Waste 8 Disposal (209) 838-3556 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 Sonic Cable (800) 557-6642 LATHROP City of (209) 858-2860 Fire (209) 858-2331 Police (209) 468-4400 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Lathrop water (209) 858-2860 Sunrise Sanitation (209) 466-3604 GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202 Media One (cable) (209) 239-4959 LODI City of (209) 333-6702 Fire (209) 333-6735 Police (209) 333-6727 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Lodi water (209) 333-6719 California Waste (209) 369-7451 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 Media One (209) 369 7451 MANTECA City of (209) 239-8400 Fire (209) 239-8435 Police (209) 239-8401 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Water, Sewer & Garbage (209) 825-2326 GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202 Media One (cable) (209) 239-4959

RIPON City of (209) 599-2108 Fire (209) 599-4209 Police (209) 599-2102 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Ripon water (209) 599-2108 Ripon Sanitation (209) 599-2108 GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202 Sonic Cablevision (800) 557-6642 STOCKTON City of (209) 937-8459 Fire (209) 937-8801 Police (209) 937-8377 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Municipal water (209) 937-8295 Sunrise Sanitation (209) 466-3604 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 Media One (209) 473-1800 TRACY City of (209) 831-4420 Fire (209) 831-4700 Police (209) 831-4553 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Tracy water (209) 831-4120 Waste & Disposal (209) 835-0601 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 TCI Cable (209) 835-4037

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Escalon Chamber of Commerce 1537 2nd Street Escalon, CA................................................. (209) 838-2793 Lodi Chamber of Commerce 35 S. School Street Lodi, CA..................................................... (209) 367-7840 Lathrop Chamber of Commerce 15557 5th Street Lathrop, CA................................................ (209) 234-1661 Manteca Chamber of Commerce 141 N. Maple Ave. Manteca, CA............................................... (209) 823-6121 Ripon Chamber of Commerce 311 W. 1st Street Ripon, CA................................................... (209) 599-7519 Stockton Chamber of Commerce 445 W. Weber Ave. #220 Stockton, CA.............................................. (209) 547-2770 Tracy Chamber of Commerce 223 E. 10th Street Tracy, CA..............................................:.... (209) 835-2131

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Banta Elementary School District (209) 835-0171 Superintendent-James Keizer 22345 South El Rancho Road Tracy, CA 95376 (Enrollment: 275) Schools- Elementary-1 Middle- 0 High-0 Delta Island Union Elementary School District (209) 948-3003 Superintendent- David Westsmith 11022 W. Howard Road Stockton, CA 95206 (Enrollment: 220) Schools- Elementary-1 Middle- 0 High- 0 Escalon Unified School District (209) 838-3591 Superintendent- Bob Wallace 1520 Yosemite Ave. Escalon, CA 95320 (Enrollment: 2,994) Schools- Elementary- 4 Middle- 1 High- 1+1 continuation Holt Union Elementary School District (209) 463-2590 Superintendent- Milton D. Handley 1545 South Holt Road Stockton, CA 95206 (Enrollment: 185) Schools- Elementary- 1 Middle- 0 High- 0

Jefferson Elementary School District (209) 836-3388 Superintendent- Ellen Hancock 7500 Linne Road Tracy, CA 95376 (Enrollment: 725) Schools- Elementary- 2 Middle- 0 High- 0

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Lammersville Elementary School District (209) 835-0138 Superintendent- Kenneth Olds 16555 W. Von Sosten Road Tracy, CA 95376 (Enrollment: 300) Schools- Elementary- 1 Middle- 0 High-0 Lincoln Unified School District (209) 953-8700 Superintendent- Steve Farrar 2010 W. Swain Road Stockton, CA 95207 (Enrollment: 8,980) Schools- Elementary- 9 Middle- 1 High- 1+2 continuation Linden Unified School District (209) 387-3894 Superintendent- Ronald Estes 18527 E. Main Street Linden, CA 95236 (Enrollment: 2,275) Schools- Elementary- 4 Middle- 0 High- 1 Lodi Unified School District (209) 331-7000 Superintendent- Del Alberti 1305 E. Vine Street Lodi, CA 95240 (Enrollment: 27,689) Schools- Elementary- 25 Middle- 4 High- 3+ 2 Continuation

Manteca Unified School District (209) 825-3211 Superintendent- Marvin Tatum P.O. Box 32 Manteca, CA 95336 (Enrollment: 14,780) Schools- Elementary- 14 Middle- 0 High- 3+ 1 Continuation

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HONE NUMBERS New Hope Elementary School District (209) 794-2376 Superintendent- Charles Boice P.O. Box 238 Thornton, CA 95686 (Enrollment: 240) Schools- Elementary- 1 Middle- 0 High- 0 Oak View Union Elementary School District (209) 368-0636 Superintendent- William Cheichi 7474 Collier Road Acampo, CA 95220 (Enrollment: 310) Schools- Elementary- 1 Middle- 0 High- 0 Ripon Unified School District (209) 599-2131 Superintendent- Leo Zuber 304 N. Acacia Avenue Ripon, CA 95366 (Enrollment: 2,504) Schools, Elementary- 4 Middle- 0 High- 1+1 Continuation San Joaquin Delta Community District (209) 474-5151 Superintendent- L.H. Horton, Jr. 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 Stockton Unified School District (209) 953-4050 Superintendent- Gary McHenry 701 N. Madison Street Stockton, CA 95202 (Enrollment: 35,034) Schools- Elementary- 31 Middle- 4 High- 3+1 Continuation Tracy Unified School District (209) 831-5000 Superintendent- Keith T. Larick, Jr. 315 E. Eleventh Street Tracy, CA 95376 (Enrollment: 11,109) Schools- Elementary-10 Middle- 3 High- 2+1 Continuation

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HONE NUMBERS

(MANTECA) DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL 1205 E. NORTH STREET MANTECA, CA 95336 (209) 823 3111 (MANTECA) ST. DOMINIC'S HOSPITAL 1777 W. YOSEMITE AVE. MANTECA, CA 95337 (209) 825-3500 (LODI) LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 975 S. FAIRMONT AVE. LODI, CA 95240 (209) 334-3411 (STOCKTON) DAMERON HOSPITAL 525 W. ACACIA STREET STOCKTON, CA 95203 (209) 944 5550 (FRENCH CAMP) SAN JOAQUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL 500 W. HOSPITAL ROAD FRENCH CAMP, CA (209) 468-6000 (STOCKTON) ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL 1800 N. CALIFORNIA ST. STOCKTON, CA (209) 943-2000 (TRACY) SUTTER-TRACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1420 N. TRACY BLVD. TRACY, CA 95376 (209) 835 1500

Central Library Thornton Library 605 N. El Dorado Street 26341 N. Thornton Rd Stockton, CA Thornton, CA (209) 937-8221 (209) 794-2621 Fair Oaks Library Tracy Library 2370 E. Main St. 20 E. Eaton Ave. Stockton, CA Tracy, CA (209) 937-7100 (209) 835-2221 Lodi Library Ripon Library 201 W. Locust St. 430 W. Main St Lodi, CA Ripon, CA (209) 333-8507 (209) 599-3326 Southeast Library Escalon Library 2326 S. Airport Way 1520 2nd Street at Coley Stockton, CA Escalon, CA (209) 937-7700 (209) 838-2478 Linden Library Manteca Library 19012 E. Main Street 320 W. Center Street Linden, CA Manteca, CA (209) 887-3370 (209) 825-2380

ESCALON 1854 Coley Ave. Escalon, CA (209) 838-2334 FRENCH CAMP 315 French Camp Road French Camp, CA (209) 982-0781 LATHROP 7th & K Street Lathrop, CA (209) 858-2324 LODI 120 S. School Street Lodi, CA (209) 369-9545 MANTECA

165 N. Maple Manteca, CA (209) 823-3232 RIPON 1275 W. Main Street Ripon, CA (209) 599-3341 STOCKTON-MAIN 3131 Arch Road Stockton, CA (209) 983-6318 TRACY 125 W. 9th Street Tracy, CA (209) 835-4774

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Escalon Escalon Times (209) 838-7043 Lathrop Lathrop Bulletin (Appearing each Wednesday as part of the Manteca Bulletin) (209) 239-3531 Lodi Lodi News Sentinel (209) 369-2761 Manteca Manteca Bulletin (209) 239-3531 Ripon

Ripon Record (209) 599-2194 Stockton The Record (209) 948-1702 or (209) 943-6397 Tracy Tracy Press (209) 835-3030

Stockton Chamber of Commerce www.stocktonchamber.org Virtual Lodi www.virtuallodi.com SJ County Convention and Visitors www.ssjcvb.org Chicago Title Company www.chicagotitlecv.com UOP www.uop.edu Lodi www.lodi.gov Tracy www.ci.tracy.ca.us/ Ace Train Website www.acerail.com

EWS PAPERS & WEBSITES

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County Area Transit (CAT) (800) 367-7433 County Area Transit operates a fixed bus route through French Camp, Lathrop and Manteca.CAT provides service Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. San Joaquin Regional Transit District (SMART) (800) 469-8674 SMART has 19 bus routes throughout the San Joaquin area. Monday through Friday, 5:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. San Joaquin - Stanislaus Ridesharing (800) 527-4273

Oakland International (510) 577-4000 Sacramento Metropolitan (916) 929-5411 San Francisco International (415) 761-0800

RANSPORTATION

San Jose Municipal (408) 277-4759 Stockton Metropolitan (209) 468-4700

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Lodi San Joaquin County Historical Museum Micke Grove Regional Park (North MickeGrove Rd between Armstrong and Eight Mile Roads) (209) 463-4119 Open Friday through Sunday, 1:00 pm -- 4:45 pm Ripon Clarence Smith Museum Mavis Stouffer Park (Stouffer Street off North Manley Road) (209) 599-2078 Open Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Stockton Alan Short Gallery Stockton Developmental Center 521 E. Acacia Street near California St (209) 462-8208 Stockton The Haggin Museum 1201 N Pershing Ave at Rose St (209) 462-4116 Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1:30 pm -- 5:00 pm World Wildlife Museum and Aquarium 1245 West Weber Avenue (209) 465-2834 The museum is open by appointment.

Asian-American Repertory Theatre of Stockton (209) 464-0347 Cabaret Arts and Opera Tool (209) 956-4816 Manteca Community Theatre (209) 825-3170 San Joaquin County Ballet (209) 477-4141 San Joaquin Delta College Department of Music (209) 474-5250 Stockton Chorale

Stockton Youth Chorale (209) 951-6494 Stockton Opera (209) 462-3142 Stockton Symphony (209) 951-0196

Stockton Civic Theatre

(209) 473-2424 Tracy Community Theatre (209) 836-8304

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HOPPING Lodi Downtown Bordered by Lodi Ave & Sacramento Church & Lockeford Streets The nearly 200 stores in this preserved historic district include: Bookstores, clothing stores, furniture stores, gift shops, jewelers, second-hand clothing stores and shoe stores. Kmart Center Cherokee Lane and Lodi Avenue 10 stores, including: Kmart, MacFrugal's, Orchard Supply Hardware, paint store, shoe store and a variety store. Lakewood Mall Ham Lane and Lockeford Street 26 stores including: Beauty supplies store, clothing store, drugstore, gift shop, grocery store, party supplies store, religious bookstore and a specialty coffee and tea shop. Vineyard Shopping Center West Kettleman Lane and Hutchins St 22 stores, including: Longs Drugs, Mervyn's, Smart Foods, beauty supplies store, clothing store, fabric store, party supplies store and a shoe store. WoodLake Plaza Lower Sacramento and Turner Roads (209) 478-9285 16 stores, include: Salisbury's Market, book- store,clothing store and a grocery store. Manteca The Marketplace West Yosemite Avenue and Union Road 25 stores, including: 10 movie theatre, Save Mart, Thrifty Drugs, Sears, Ben Franklin Crafts, electronic store, discount store, record store, restaraunt, video store and more. Mission Ridge Plaza South Main Street and Highway 120 25 stores including: Big 5 Sporting Goods, Mervyn's, Pak 'n Save, Wal-Mart, beauty sup plies store, bookstore, clothing stores, discount variety store, jeweler, pet shop, shoe store and restaraunts.

Ripon Towne Square West Main Street and Wilma Avenue 15 stores, including: Mar Val Food Store, drugstore, health food store and a video center. West Main Street Between South Stockton and Acaia Streets (209) 599-7519 Three blocks of stores, including: Schemper's Hard- ware, appliance store, auto supplies stores, cabinetry shop, carpet shops, drugstore, florists, jeweler, video center and window shop. Stockton Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center West March Lane and Venezia Boulevard 18 stores, including: Marshalls, blown-glass shop, gift shop, golf shop and unfinished furniture store. Calaveras Square East March and West Lanes 25 stores, including: Carter's Pet Mart, 99 Cent Store, Pak 'n Save, Asian grocery store, card shop, carpet store, clothing store, computer store, musical instruments store and optical shop. College Square W March Lane and N Pershing Avenue (415) 424-8383 35 stores, including: Best Products, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Mervyn's, children's gift shop, clothing stores, furniture rental store, import gift shop, mini-blinds shop and a wallpaper supplies store. Downtown Stockton Central Business District (209) 948-8746 Bordered by Crosstown Freeway, Interstate 5 and Wilson and Harding Ways 200 stores including: Men's Wear Outlet, Newberry's, beauty supplies store, bookstores, clothing stores, etc. Eastland Plaza Wilson Way and Fremont Street 35 stores, including: Food 4 Less, J.J. Newberry, Walgreens, beauty supplies store, clothing stores, furniture rental stores, jeweler, pet shop, shoe store, variety store and a Western-wear store.

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Hammer Ranch Shopping Center Hammer Lane and Pacific Avenue 20 Stores, including: Cloth World Fabric Outlet, Longs Drugs, Lucky's and an optical shop. Hammertown Shopping Center Hammer Lane and Tam O'Shanter Drive 8 stores, including, Fabricland, Family Bargain Center, Radio Shack, carpet outlet and a discount variety store. Lincoln Center Pacific Avenue and Benjamin Holt Drive 115 stores including: Campbell's Department store, Podesto's Market, Trader Joe's, art and picture store, home furnishings tores, jewelers, maternity shop, optical shops, record stores, shoe stores, teaching supplies store and a tennis shop. Miracle Mile Pacific Avenue between Harding Way and Castle Street 9 blocks with over 125 stores including a variety of stores: antique shop, auto store, bridal salon, clothing stores, gift shops, health food store, jewelers, home repair stores, places to eat and a variety of many other stores. Parkwood Shopping Center Hammer Lane and Alexandria Place 18 stores, including: Sib's Market, balloon shop, bicycle shop, florist and a sporting goods store. Quail Lakes Center Quail Lakes Drive and West March Lane 20 stores, including: Longs Drugs, Smart Foods, art supplies and picture-framing shop, clothing shop, convenience store, florist and a golf supplies shop. Robinhood Plaza Pacific Avenue and Robinhood Drive 20 stores, including: Ross Dress for Less, beauty supplies store, men's clothing store, office equipment store shoe store and trophy shop. Sherwood Mall Pacific Avenue and Robinhood Drive 68 stores including: Gottschalk's, Macy's, Montgomery Ward, beauty supplies shop, shoe stores and a toy store. Sherwood Plaza Pacific Avenue and Robinhood Drive

22 stores, including: Kmart, auto tire store, beauty supplies stores, clothing store, jeweler, plastic goods store, sewing machine store, shoe store and a uniform shop. Weberstown Mall Bordered by W. March Ln. and Pacific, Claremont and Yokuts Avenues 80 stores, including: Dillards, JC Penny, Pier 1 Imports, Sears, auto supplies stores, bookstores, cardshop, clothing stores, elec tronics store, florist, gift shops, home ac cessories stores, jewelers, optical shops, pet shop, record store, shoe stores and a toy store. Tracy Tracy Outlet Center Pescadero Ave. at I205 34 name brand stores including: Jones of New York, Anne Klein, Liz Claiborne, Osh Kosh Bass, Mikasa, Sony Fila, Reebok and many more. West Valley Mall 3200 S. Naglee Rd. 100 stores including Gottschalk’s, JcPenney, Target, Ross, Big 5 Sporting goods and a variety of shops.

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Apple Hill Look for Apple Hill signs just beyond Placerville. About four dozen ranches sell fruit off their orchards directly to the public, along with fresh apple products such as pies and cider. In recent years, some ranchers have added other crops to the list, including cherries and pears. Fall is the busiest time of year. The setting varies with each ranch. Some are small and simple; others offer everything from vast picnic areas to helicopter rides. The Delta The Delta is a labyrinth of waterways formed by the confluence of the Sacramento, Mokelumme and San Joaquin river system as they flow into San Francisco Bay. The Delta features 1,000 miles of navigable channels, from Sacramento west to Pittsburg and south to Stockton. Gold Country The foothills of the Sierra Nevada crisscrossed by the Mother Lode Highway and Highway 50 are studded with old mining sites, "ghost towns" and historic hamlets. Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, North Alpine Lake, is set like a sapphire in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Its snow-fed waters reach depths of 1600 feet. The mountains rise more that 4000 feet above the resort-lined shore. Lake Tahoe provides a natural getaway for snow or water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking and camping. The main casinos offer dining, entertainment and gaming. Monterey and Carmel One of the most scenic spots on the California Coast is known for the historic town of Monterey and the Spanish mission town of Carmel. There is much to see and do in this beautiful area from a multitude of fine restaurants, to shops of every variety, the scenic 17 mile drive, the famed fairways of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point to the exquisite Monterey Bay Aquarium, there is certainly something for everyone. Napa Valley The Napa Valley offers an environment of

stunning beauty. Some of the world's finest wines come from this region. There are hundreds of wineries and vineyards of all sizes to tour the various wines produced. In addition to its wineries, Napa offers balloon rides, excellent restaurants and quaint shops. North Coast The Northern California coastline is virtually unspoiled Sheer cliffs, pounding waves, rocky headlands probe much of the northern shoreline. Traveling north on Highway 1, one passes Jenner by the Sea, Fort Ross (formerly a Russian fur trading post), old fishing ports and forested campgrounds. Mendocino, an artist's mecca, and Fort Bragg, a fishing and lumber area, are part of the lures of the Redwood Empire. Sausalito and Tiburon Sausalito (Little Willow) is situated on the Mediterranean side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Its rustic houses cascade down deep slopes to the bay and numerous shops and restaurants are located on the waterfront. Tiburon (Shark) lies eight miles east of Sausalito on Racoon Straits. The colorful harbor town offers a village-like Main Street lined with imaginative shops and restaurants. Vintage Valleys Calistoga still bubbles with natural hot springs and mineral baths. Nearby is the home of Jack London in Glen Elen and Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. Historic Sonoma, dubbed the "Cradle of California" possess a town square right out of Main Street, USA. General Vallejo's estate, California's largest adobe, is located in Petaluma Adobe State Park. Yosemite National Park Open all year, Yosemite National Park is a 1189 square miles of scenic wonderland that is con stantly changing. Yosemite Valley is at the heart of this vast national treasure, 4000 feet above sea level, carved by glaciers thousands of years ago and surrounded by granite cliffs.

EARBY PLACES OF INTEREST

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ROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Baseball Oakland Athletics Oakland Coliseum I 880 and Hegenberger Rd,Oakland (510) 638-0500 San Francisco Giants Pacific Bell Park King Street, SF (415) 467-8000 Basketball Golden State Warriors Oakland/Alameda Coliseum I 880 and Hegenberger Rd, Oakland (510) 382-2305 Sacramento Kings Arco Arena I 80 and I 5,Sacramento (916) 928-3650 Sacramento Monarchs Arco Arena I 80 and I 5,Sacramento (916) 928-3650

Football Oakland Raiders Oakland/Alameda Coliseum I 880 and Hegenberger Rd, Oakland (510) 639-7700 San Francisco 49ers 3Comm Park Giants Dr and Gilman Ave, San Francisco(415) 656-4900 Ice Hockey San Jose Sharks San Jose Arena, San Jose

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18007 N. MacArthur Dr. Tracy

(209) 830-8585

Swenson Park Golf Course 6803 Alexandria Place

Stockton (209) 937-7360

The Reserve at Spanos Park 6301 West Eight Mile Rd

(209) 477-4653

Van Buskirk Park Golf Course 1740 Houston Avenue

Stockton (209) 937-7357

Private

Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews Drive

Stockton (209) 956-6200

Elkhorn Country Club

1050 West Elkhorn Drive Stockton

(209) 477-0252

Oakmoore Golf Club 3737 N. Wilson Way

Stockton (209) 943-1983

Stockton Golf and Country Club 3800 Country Club Boulevard

Stockton (209) 466-6221

Tracy Golf & Country Club 3500 E. Chrisman Road

Tracy (209) 835-9463

Woodbridge Country Club

950 E. Woodbridge Rd Lodi

(209) 369-2371

Bethel Island Golf Course 3303 Gateway Road

Bethel Island (510) 684-2654

Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course

809 Crystal Way Galt

(209) 745-2330

Forest Lake Golf Course 2450 East Woodson Road

Acampo (209) 369-5451

French Camp Golf Course

3919 East French Camp Road Manteca

(209) 983-8384

Grand Island Inn and Mansion 14340 Old Drive Road

Walnut Grove (916) 776-1319

La Contenta Golf Club

1653 Highway 26 Valley Springs (800) 446-5321

Lockeford Springs Golf Course

16360 N. Highway 88 Lodi

(209) 333-6275

Lyons Golf Course 3303 Navy Drive

Rough & Ready Island (209) 937-7905

Manteca City Muni Golf Course

305 North Union Road Manteca

(209) 825-2500

Micke Grove Golf Links 11401 North Micke Grove Rd

Lodi (209) 369-4410

Old River Golf Course & Driving Range

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Galt Galt Sprots Complex Caroline Ave. and Civic Dr. (209) 745-3078 Ballfields, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms and concession stands. Lathrop Mossdale County Park Manthey Road at the San Joaquin River (209) 953-8800 Picnic area, playground and boat launch. Lodi Beckman Park W. Century Blvd. and Ham Ln. (209) 333-6742 Ballfields, basketball, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms and parcourse. Emerson Park Hutchins and Elm Street (209) 333-6742 Ballfield, horsshoe pits, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground and restrooms. Hale Park E. Locust and Stockton St. (209) 333-6742 Basketball, community building, horseshoe pits, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms, tennis courts and parcourse. Henry Glaves Jr. Park Allen Dr. and Oxford Way (209) 333-6742 Multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms and parcourse. John Blakely Park Stockton and Mission Streets (209) 333-6742 Ballfields, basketball, horseshoe pits, picnic

area w/barbecue, playground, swimming and group picnic areas. Kofu Park Ham Lane and Cardinal Street (209) 333-6742 Ballfields, community building, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, restrooms, tennis and grandstand. Lawrence Park N. Washington and Lockeford Streets (209) 333-6742 Ballfields, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restroom and dog exercise area. Legion Park Hutchins and Vine Streets (209) 333-6742 Community building, playground, restroon and tennis courts. Salas Park S. Stockton St. and E. Century Blvd. (209) 333-6742 Ballfields, horseshoe pits, multi use fields, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restroom, soccer fielda and group picnic area. Vinewood Park W. Tokay St. and Virginia Ave. (209) 333-6742 Ballfield, multi-use field, restrooms, soccer field and group picnic area. Manteca Colony Park Trailwood Avenue and Saratoga Street (209) 823-8470 Basketball, picnic area and playground. Crestwood Park Crestwood Avenue and Birchwood Street (209) 239-8470 Basketball and playground.

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Lincoln Park South Powers Ave., South of Yosemite Ave. (209) 239-8470 Ball-field, covered picnic area, playground and swimming. Northgate Community Park Northgate Drive and Hoyt Lane (209) 239-8470 Ball-field, horseshoe pits, multi-use field, covered picnic area, concession stand, playground and volleyball court. Shasta Park Placer Avenue and Edison Street (209) 239-8470 Picnic area and playground. Union Road Park Union Rd. and Center St. (209) 239-8470 Ballfields, picnic area, playground. Ripon Mavis Stouffer Park Stouffer St. off N. Manley Rd. Ballfield, picnic area. Caswell State Park Austin Rd. at the River Camping, picnic area Stockton Ameican Legion Park Bedford Rd. and Baker St. (209) 937-8220 Basketball, picnic area and playground. Anderson Park Benjamin Holt Dr. and ElDorado St. (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, community building, picnic area and playground.

Angel Cruz Park El Dorado St. and Lincoln Rd. (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. Bart Dentoni Park Davis Rd. and Royal Oaks Drive (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, horseshoe pits, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. BuckleyCove Brookside Rd. at the Stockton Channel (209) 937-8220 Picnic area, four boat launches and playground. Holmes Park Ralph Ave. and Anne St. (209) 937-8220 Basketball, picnic area, and playground. Kennedy Park D St. and Lomis Ave. (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, community building, multi-use field, picnic area, playground and pool. Lafayette Park El Dorado and Taylor St. (209) 937-8220 Picnic area. Laughlin Park Estate and Treetop Drives (209) 937-8220 Basketball, handball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area, tennis courts and playground. Loch Lomond Park El Dorado St. and MacDuff Ave. (209) 937-8220 Basketball, horseshoe pits, picnic area, playground, tennis courts.

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Sousa Park Yellowstone and Burkett Avenues (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, picnic area, playground, tennis courts. Stuart C. Gibbons Park Hammer Lane and Alexandria Place (209) 937-8220 Basketball, handball courts, horse shoe pits, picnic area, playround and campfire ring. Valverde Park Between Cherbourg and Aylesford (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, handball/racquetball court, horseshoe pit, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. Van Buskirk Park Houston Avenue and Agonne Drive (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, community building, handball/racquetball court, horseshoe pit, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. Victory Park Pershing Avenue and Argonne Drive (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, picnic area, playground, swimming and tennis courts. Weberstown East Park Kentfield Road and Coventry Drive (209) 937-8220 Basketball, handball/racquetball courts, tennis courts, picnic area and playground. Weberstow West Park Rialto and Nuggett Avenues (209) 937-8220 Basketbll, picnic area and playground. Williams Brotherhood Park Airport Way and 7th Street (209) 937-8220 Ball fields, basketball, handball/racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area and playground.

Louis Park Mounte Diablo and Occidental Avenues (209) 937-2880 Ballfields, basketball, handball/racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area, playground, tennis courts, two boat launches and campfire ring. McKinley Park ElDorado and 8th Streets (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, handball/racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area, playground, swimming and tennis courts. Morelli Park Weber Avenue at the Stockton Channel (209) 937-8220Picnic area and two boat launches. Oak Park Alpine and Alvarado Avenues (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, community building, horseshoe pits, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. Panella Park Lorraine Avenue and Winslow Way (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, picnic area, playground and tennis courts. Peterson Park 10th and Union Streets (209) 937-8220 Ballfields, basketball, picnic area and playground. Sandman Park Don Avenue and Mosher Slough (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, handball/racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic area, tennis courts, and playground. Sherwood Park Robinhood and Sherwood Drives (209) 937-8220 Ballfield, basketball, picnic area, tennis courts, and playground.

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Tracy Alden Park Franklin and Eaton Avenues (209) 831-4200 Picnic area and playground. Ceciliani Park Cypress Dr. and Lathrop Parkway (209) 831-4200 Basketball, tennis, volleyball, picnic area with barbecue and playground. Dr. Powers Park Tracy Blvd. and Lowell Ave. (209) 831-4200 Picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms, swimming, tennis courts and a historic train engine. El Pescadero Park Parker Ave. and Grant line Rd. (209) 831-4200 Picnic area w/barbecue, playground and restroom. Kenner Park Kavanagh Ave. and Golden Springs Dr. (209) 831-4200 Basketball, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms, tennis and volleyball courts. Larch Clover Park W. Larch Rd. West of Tracy Blvd. (209) 831-4200 Basketball, community building, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground and restrooms. Larsen Park Central Ave. and Ferdinand St. (209) 831-4200 Basketball, picnic area, playground, restrooms, tennis courts and parcourse. Lincoln Park W. Eaton and East St. (209) 831-4200 Ballfield, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms, library,

parcourse, and rose garden. McDonald Park Central AVe. and South St. (209) 831-4200 Ballfield, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restroom and handball court. South School Park Mount Diablo and Tracy Blvd. (209) 831-4200 Ballfield, multi-use field, picnic area. Stevens Park Tassajara Ct. and Altamount Dr. (209) 831-4200 Basketball, picnic area w/barbecue, playground. Thoming Park Sycamore Pkwy. and Cambridge Pl. (209) 831-4200 Basketball, multi-use field, picnic area w/barbecue, playground, restrooms, tennis and volley ball courts and parcourse. Tracy Ballpark Tracy Blvd. and 23rd St. (209) 831-4200 Ballfields, multi-use field and restroom.