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HAPPENINGS

December 2010 - Volume 13 - Issue 12

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WINTER IN DOWNTOWN A Starlight Night, a first for the City of Stockton, will bring together four separate business districts in a celebration of the holiday season.

Lincoln Center, the Miracle Mile, Stonecreek Village, and Downtown Stockton will all be open for people to enjoy visits with Santa, tree lightings and holiday shopping.

A Starlight Night culminates in Downtown Stockton and kicks off an exciting and busy final month of the year. On December 4, the Holiday Stroll, the Lighted Boat Parade, and the Cocktail for a Claus will all bring a dynamic atmosphere to the downtown district.

The Holiday Stroll returns with venues decorated in the Holiday spirit.

Santa will be at his cottage in Janet Leigh Plaza meeting and greeting the youngsters. If Santa is not up your alley, then maybe dinner at one of the 15 restaurants a short walk from the movie theatre is the way to go. Restaurants will be offering specials throughout the night. Santa will also be available to take pictures December 11 and December 18 from 11 am to 3 pm.

For the 31st year, the Marina West Yacht Club is hosting their “Delta Reflections” Lighted Boat Parade on the Stockton Channel. Last year the parade featured over 50 lavishly decorated boats. Any seat along Stockton’s downtown waterway is a great seat to enjoy the show.

The Cocktail for a Claus continues the spirit of giving during the Holidays.

Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the United Way of San Joaquin and the Tidewater Art Center and Gallery. Cocktailers participating in this event receive four heavy appetizers and four drink specials at four different

downtown venues. They’ll start off at the Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel for their first course and drink inside of the Delta Lounge. They may enjoy warm, front row seating for the Lighted Boat Parade before getting in their Limo and heading off to three other downtown restaurants for their next three appetizer and drink

specials.

Tickets are $50 individually, or $90 for a pair. Also, participants ages 10-21 or the designated drivers can purchase an “Elf” ticket for $20.

The Third Annual Winter Wonderland skate will be open at the Stockton Arena from December 20 to 22. Tickets range between $2 and $5 and include a skate rental. For more information, visit www. stocktonarena.com. Also at the Arena, the California Cougars Indoor Soccer Team are hosting a Winter Clothing Drive during their game against San Diego Sockers on December 27.

There is no shortage of events for any crowd in Downtown Stockton.

For more information on all of the Holiday happenings, visit www. downtownstockton.org or check for day-to-day updates on the Downtown Stockton’s Facebook page. 

The Tree Lighting Ceremony and Starlight Night celebrations will kick off the winter Holiday season on December 4. Photo by DSA

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Skating at the Stockton Arena once again will delight adults and children of all ages, December 20-22. Photo by DSA

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From the Executive Director

Executive Committee: Chair Steve Stevenson Bank of Agriculture and Commerce Vice-Chair Mahala Burns, Cort Companies Treasurer Jim Donaldson, JF Donaldson Automotive Secretary Mahesh Ranchhod, Property Owner Daniel J. Schroeder, Neumiller & Beardslee

Board Members: Anthony Barkett, Attorney at Law Corie Coleman, State Farm Insurance Robert Davis, Robert Davis Construction Kevin Dougherty, First Commercial Real Estate Joe Draegert, Joe Draegert Studio Doug Egbert, Riverrock Properties Karl Gassner, Mepco David Gould, Vision Printing David Qualls, Blackwater Cafe Downtown Benjamin Saffold, Gospel Center Rescue Mission

Ex Officio Members: Alicia Arong, Stockton Arts Commission Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard, Port of Stockton Carl Brooking, Stockton Redevelopment Agency Susan Carson, Stockton Arts Center Alliance Bob Deis, Stockton City Manager Matt Duaime, Stockton Fire Department Gus Duran, City of Stockton Economic Delopment Department Susan Eggman, Stockton City Council Member Peter Gutierrez, The Record Lt. Doug Anderson, Stockton Police Dept.

Debbie Hernandez , Cultural Heritage Board Ann Johnston, Mayor City of Stockton Gabriel Karam, SJ County Facilities Management Division Dennis Lee, Central Valley Asian American Chamber of Commerce Mark Martinez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dick McClure, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Janice Miller, City of Stockton Economic Development Department Don Miller, Stockton Sports Commission Stacey Mortensen, SJ Regional Rail Commission Mike Niblock, Community Development Department Paul Rapp, San Joaquin RTD Wes Rhea, Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau Doris Unsod, Filipino Center Carlos Villapudua, SJ County Supervisors

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As we approach the Holiday Season and New Year, I would like to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in 2010 and look forward to in 2011.

After concern for one’s family and health, it seems that the number one topic on the minds of most people was the economy and more directly how it affected each of us on a personal level. Clearly, the economy in 2010 presented challenges for many of us.

Like many of you, Downtown Stockton was also confronted by economic challenges. While we experienced what seemed like an unending stream of bad economic news, there was much activity in Downtown Stockton that we can celebrate.

In the spring a group of concerned parents, educators, clergy and community leaders came together to address the problem of inappropriate behavior that accompanied the surge of young people congregating in downtown.

This dialogue created new partnerships committed to improving the quality of

life in Downtown Stockton.

In the fall, the Stockton Collegiate International School opened their doors and 700 students, grades K – 12 brought a new vitality to downtown. In addition to the students, the teachers, staff and parents involved with the school could be seen daily exploring downtown.

Clearly, the synergy associated with the new school could be felt in the revitalization of downtown.

In 2010, downtown dining and entertainment options expanded with the arrival of new restaurants such as the Mid -East Café & Lounge, Cali Street Grill, Andale Mexican Restaurnat, and entertainment venues such as O’Ryleigh’s Tavern. These new businesses, combined with such well established favorites as the Cineplex, Yasoo Yani, Mr. D’s, Blackwater Café downtown and Bradleys, to name but a few of downtown’s varied dining and entertainment options, contribute to making Downtown Stockton an entertainment destination.

Tim Kerr Executive Director This year was also one of accomplishment for the Downtown Stockton Alliance. In addition to our core services of economic development, maintenance and hospitality, our marketing events and promotions efforts exceeded successes enjoyed in prior years. Attendance at both the Taste of San Joaquin and Stocktoberfest exceeded prior year totals. Our themed pub crawls continue to be popular with those who enjoy downtown’s nightlife.

These events were crucial in introducing downtown’s dining and entertainment opportunities to those not yet familiar with downtown.

While space limitations prevent me from listing even more of the many positive accomplishments downtown enjoyed in 2010, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the contributions of SEE KERR, page 3

From the Marketing Director

Emily Baime

Yelp: Word of Mouth in the Digital Age Yelp.com is a website where anyone can review anything. Yes, anyone can review anything. Check Yelp.com, your business may already be listed there, and you may be receiving reviews that are helping or hurting your business. Yelp is driven by what’s called “User Generated Content” or UGC. Yelp is accessible online via any wireless connection, including applications customized for Blackberries, Droids and iPhones. Yelp users can add a business to the site and post their review of the business at no charge to the user or to the business. Alternatively, businesses may create a business profile on Yelp to encourage their customers to post reviews of the business.

If you’re a glass is half full business owner, you see this as an excellent opportunity for free advertising. All you have to do is create a business profile, provide good customer service and encourage your customers to rave about you online. If they have a negative comment, you can reply to it

with an apology and fix the issue with your service. If you’re a glass is half empty business owner, Yelp can pose a threat because it allows customers to communicate and to critize your business. Unfortunately, if your service is disappointing your customers, they’re talking about it already. The old adage is that a happy customer will tell three people about their experience, an unhappy one will tell at least fifteen.

Yelp magnifies these communications.

But before we get doom and gloomy, you can see from the breakdown above,

Marketing Director more than 83% of reviewers give businesses three stars or better. In addition, Yelp filters negative reviews to protect you from fake reviews, “including those that might be written by a competitor or disgruntled former employee.” So how can you use User Generated Content to benefit your business? Yelp provides businesses the opportunity to create a profile, upload information about the business and monitor how customers are interacting with the business. Business owners can use this to their advantage to provide offers and announcements, correct hours and location, and photos of new products or menu items.

If you would like more information or need help setting up a profile you may contact me at Ebaime@downtownstockton.org or (209) 888-8621. 

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Downtown Stockton Marina Celebrates its First Year!

Hundreds of boaters enjoyed Downtown Stockton Marina during its first season in operation.

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The Downtown Stockton Marina opened on November 1, 2009, and has seen a steady increase in the occupancy of its signature sail covered slips. As the anniversary of the first year of operation approaches, the marina has attracted dozens of yacht clubs and hundreds of visiting boaters to many Stockton events including the Asparagus Festival, Taste of San Joaquin, University of the Pacific rowing events, Bass fishing tournaments, the Big Cat Poker Run, and the Stephens Yacht rendezvous just to name a few.

“We have received commentes that boaters appreciate the concierge service available at the Downtown Stockton Marina, for example the delivery of a newspaper and fresh rose to the guest docks on weekend mornings. The City and our marina operator Westrec continue to work with the boating community and other community partners to bring more and more exciting events to the Downtown Stockton Marina for all to enjoy. Look for nothing less as the 2011 boating season

gets underway,” commented Ron Cook, Senior Real Property Agent of the City’s Economic Development Department.

The Downtown Stockton Marina is the only marina in the area where visitors can dock their vessel right next to an event venue and enjoy a concert or sporting event at the Arena, performances at the Bob Hope Theatre, a Stockton Ports baseball game, take in an IMAX movie, and dine at one of many local restaurants within walking distance.

As 2010 comes to a close, the Downtown Stockton Marina will be the primary route for the Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade sponsored by Marina West Yacht Club on December 4. With many new events planned for the 2011 boating season there is sure to be something for boaters, visitors, and citizens of Stockton to enjoy.

For more information about the Marina, contact Ron Cook at (209) 9378063 or Westrec Marina Management, Inc. at (209) 462-4200. 

Kerr (from page 2) the Board of Directors of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. Serving as volunteer advocates on behalf of downtown, in 2010, the Board expanded their commitment through the formation of subcommittees that specifically focus the DSA’s resources to meeting the area’s highest priorities. These needs include safety, economic development and housing as well as public advocacy. One of the first initiatives emanating from this new committee structure is the plan for a downtown summit. As currently discussed, this summit, tentatively planned for spring 2011, will focus on the economic development and housing challenges and opportunities that must be addressed if an urban lifestyle is to become a reality in downtown.

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as was experienced in 2010. But, while 2010 was not without its challenges, so too did the year provide numerous opportunities for celebration. The New Year will also ring in new opportunities for downtown. Among the many exciting projects planned for downtown in 2011 is the relocation of City Hall to Main Street and Sutter Street and plans for the construction of the new Superior Court complex. Just as the Stockton Collegiate International School enhanced downtown, so too will these projects bring a new level of vitality to the area. Through the collective dedication of all who believe in the potential of Downtown Stockton, 2011 is clearly poised to surpass the success and accomplishment we enjoyed in 2010!

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Stakeholders Solutions:

Police E-mail Alerts Help Inform the Public The Stockton Police Department has gone through several transitions over the past few years.

“One thing that has stayed constant during all of the changes has been their desire to communicate with the citizens of Stockton. The Police recognize that the more aware people are, the better prepared they will be to help deter crime,” said Nick Trulsson, DSA Ambassador Coordinator.

Some of the changes that have occurred have enabled the Police to be more efficient in distributing information to the public. The Stockton Police Department is now utilizing an E-mail Subscription System to Screen shot of a page on the City of Stockton’s disburse Stockton Police Alerts. This website where citizens can communicate with new system has replaced the previous the Police.

ComWatch Alert system.

Currently, there are four Stockton com/stockton under “Subscribe” or by clicking on the link at the top of the Police Alert choices available: Stockton Police Department’s website • Stockton Police News & Events at www.stocktongov.com/police .

(Including Day & Night Watch Downtown Stockton Alliance Commander Activity Reports) encourages all their stakeholders to • Stockton Police Crime Stoppers sign up and assist the Stockton Police • Stockton Police Crime Department in keeping the community Prevention Tips safe.

• Stockton Police Careers With questions about this new service, Anyone can sign up to receive e-mails contact Nick Trulsson, Ambassador through this system by going to the Coordinator at (209) 464-5246 or ntruls City of Stockton’s E-mail Subscription registration at www.user.govoutreach. son@downtownstockton.org. 

SANTA’S COTTAGE AT THE JANET LEIGH PLAZA

Visit with Santa and take photos with your own camera Free of charge SANTA‛S HOURS: Saturday, December 4 5 pm - 8 pm Saturday, December 11 11 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 18 11 am - 3 pm

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Skip Smith and Cindy Chapin-Smith joined In-Shape Health Clubs 11 weeks ago when the doctor told Skip that he had diabetes. “It changed our worlds immediately, and we know that we had to do something to reverse the damage done,” said Cindy. They went to the downtown club, seeking help and answers. That landed them in the lap of Joel Campbell, a personal trainer with Custom Built Personal Training, who trains the Smiths one night a week.

“We work out here Monday through Friday, doing cardio and working alternating muscle groups,” said Cindy. She jokes, “Yet, once a week, it’s like Joel is trying to kill us.”

Cindy, a full-time employee for Holt of California, recounts the toils of running stairs, doing sit-ups on the stability ball, and the repetitious weight training exercises while under the watchful eye of Joel. “It’s definitely work, but I sure hope that the 80’s are coming back. I almost fit into my wardrobe of 25 years ago!”

Skip, a Parts Manager at Valley Forklift, said that they are seeing results. When he used to clean out the gutters at his home, it would take all of his energy and it was hard to move the next day. “When I cleaned them this year, I notice a difference in my stamina.”

They attribute their success to working out as a couple and the motivation that comes along with having a partner with shared goals. “I’m looking forward to getting into size 36” jeans here shortly,” said Skip.

To help keep an eye on their goals, the Smiths have decided ahead of time to create an environment for success and have agreed to not reward their progress with food, “We plans all of our meals in advance, using Weight Watchers and counting calories.” They also have a cruise plans in the works for the Summer of 2011 as a prize for working so hard.

“At first, 2 minutes on the cross-trainer would leave me winded and unable to continue,” said Skip, “But now, I can do 35 minutes straight, feeling stronger every time.” Speaking of healthy, Skip recently received good news: a clean bill of health. Now that is the reward of a lifetime.

To learn more about In-Shape Clubs, visit www.inshapecity. com. 

Skip and Cindy Smith joined the sports club to reverse damage done by diabetes. Photo courtesy of In Shape Club

California Cougars Come Back on the Field and to the Community

Entering their 6th year, the California Cougars are proud to be Stockton’s professional indoor soccer team. The Cougars are coming off two strong and very successful years on the field, having won the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) title in 2009-10 and reaching the play-off semi-finals last year. This year’s team is a mix of youth and experience. The coaches Antonio Sutton and Craig Scheer lead six returning players from last year’s team, along with the addition of indoor veteran (and three time title winner) Chris Handsor. Leading the youth movement for this year’s team are rookies Manolo Pina, Bo Fonseca, and Omar Martinez.

Coach Antonio Sutton, who has over the years become a Cougars’ icon, seeks to blend this mix of youthful energy and veteran savy as the team takes on division rivals San Diego (defending PASL Champions), Tacoma and Tijuana, and seeks a return to the PASL play-offs.

The Cougars have a number of exciting promotions for their 2010-11 home schedule. Among the upcoming promotions are “Pack the House” night on January 9 and “College Night” on February 3. The Cougars also reach out SEE COUGARS, page 13 Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246

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Postcards from the Past:

Windows into the Heart of Stockton

ARTANDEVENTS Every Thursday is a “I Love College Night” at Taste Ultra Lounge! This is the hottest college party to hit the Central Valley. $2 Drink specials and free admission with a valid College ID. Rotating DJ’s will be spinning each night playing the best in dance, hip-hop, mashups and top 40. For more information call (209) 888-7282 or visit www.tasteultralounge.com.

Main Street in Downtown Stockton in 1967. Photo by Roy Perez

Before shopping malls and giant parking lots, the Christmas season in Stockton always meant a trip downtown to see the window displays. Stores used elaborate exhibits to draw customers for the holidays like the Breuner’s windows famous for its moving musical Christmas display. The life-size figures wore authentic costumes depicting seasonal scenes from the era of John Breuner’s first store founded in Sacramento in 1856.

Window displays date back to the early 1880’s, when the use of plate glass made store windows a common feature.

Pioneer stores, such as Yosemite Cash Store and Holden Drug Store, provided for Stockton’s earliest window displays.

Specialty clothing and apparel stores, especially along Main Street, found success in advertising their merchandise in the windows. Department stores of the early 1900’s, such as Stockton Dry Goods and Hale’s, relied on crowded displays to advertise the value of their items to pedestrians.

Franchised department stores of the 1920’s began artistically exhibiting only

a few choice items in their windows.

Stockton’s first such department store was Woolworths, followed by Owl Drug Company, J.C. Penney, Kress and others. In addition to browsing, buying and socializing, these large stores offered popular soda fountains and candy counters. Clothing stores, such as Katten-Marengo, Bravo McKeegan, Mode O’Day, and the Wonder also used elegant, often expansive, window displays.

Until the 1940’s, downtown was the city’s commercial center and residents could find everything they wanted within a few blocks. New highways and suburban growth led to the development of shopping plazas and shopping malls, modern renditions of the traditional commercial district, but often without window displays. As we are coming back to redevelop our downtown, let’s remember the historical significance and potential influence of those storefronts.

Every Friday is a “Latin Night” at Taste Ultra Lounge! A Las Vegas style night club offers a high end lounge accommodations and multiple dance rooms. On Fridays it’s $10 cover all night long and dancing to live Banda and Bands Regaeton, Spanish Rock, Latin Hip-Hop, Hi-Energy and More.

For more information call (209) 8887282 or visit www.tasteultralounge.com.

December 4, Starlight Night in Stockton! Downtown Stockton will participate in all-Stockton winter Holiday celebrations. Enjoy Lighted Boat Parade, Holiday Stroll, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Cocktail for a Claus. For more details, see page 1, call (209) 464-5246 or visit www. downtownstockton.org.

December 4, 11 & 18 Santa’s Cottage at the Janet Leigh Plaza!

Santa is back to meet with kids and adults in his colorful cottage by the Downtown Movie Theatre. Tell Santa what you wish for Christmas or take a photo with your own camera. For more information call (209) 464-5246 or visit www.downtownstockton.org.

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Alice van Ommeren is a local historian and author of Stockton in Vintage Postcards. To contact her, e-mail alicevano@sbcglobal.net.

Cultural Heritage Board Presents 2010 Captain Weber and Glenn Allen Awards On November 29, the City of Stockton’s Cultural Heritage Board presented its 2010 Captain Weber and Glenn Allen Awards at the Philomathean Clubhouse in Stockton’s Magnolia Historic District. The Captain Weber Award recognizes those who have authored or edited work on the history of Stockton or who have done extraordinary volunteer work in celebrating our community’s past or furthered the understanding of our collective cultural heritage.

Ms. Alice van Ommeren was bestowed this prestigious award for her contributions to the preservation of Stockton’s history: her work on the Cultural Heritage Board (2004-2008); her publication of Stockton in Vintage Postcards; her successful efforts to have the Philomathean Clubhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and her creation of a Stockton History Facebook page, to name a few. This fall, Ms. van Ommeren taught a five-week course, Stockton’s Golden Era, at the

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Alice van Ommeren. Courtesy of Alice van Ommeren

University of the Pacific.

The Glenn Allen Award recognizes extraordinary work in the field of history preservation through architectural design. The De Young Memorial Chapel earned this award for its restoration and rehabilitation of the Chapel, which was erected in 1937 on the site of the James SEE AWARDS, page 13 Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246

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BAGEL EXPRESS

Deli Cafe

MON-FRI, 7 AM - 4 PM Fresh bagels made the old-fashioned way

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December 5, Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession through the streets of downtown! Organized by the Stockton Parish, this large scale, colorful procession includes parishes from all over Stockton. The parade route is from the Church of St. Mary’s on Washington St. to the Stockton Arena. For more information call (209) 466-0636.

December 10, Piece On Earth Holiday Friendraiser at Sass Bar & Grill! The event will feature music, food, several special performances from With Our Words’ poets and highlights from the past year’s accomplishments. WOW will also present its first edition of The Golden Mic Awards to honor “the people and groups who help us help young people read and write to rock the mic.” For more information e-mail tbrisbane@withourwords.org or visit www.withourwords.org.

D e c ember 11, George Lopez Comedy at the Bob Hope Theatre!

A hilarious stand up comedy by this popular actor and comedian is a notto-be-missed show. Mature audience only. For more information call (209) 337-4673 or visit www.bobhopetheatre. com.

December 16, Operation School Bell Fundraiser at the Blackwater Cafe Downtown! For the past 9 years, Blackwater has been raising funds for the Stockton Assistance League who supply needy kids with new school clothes and backpacks. The cafe will be serving up free drinks all day. In return customers are asked to pick up some raffle tickets, or put a bid in on a silent auction. Fabulous prizes include an Apple iPad! Tickets go on sale December 1. For more information call (209) 483-7384 or visit facebook. com/coffee.place.stockton.

December 18, Wendi Maxwell and the Tres Hot Jazz Band at On Lock Sam! When you get tired of carols and hand bells, come hear some swinging hot jazz for the

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Holidays. Wendi Maxwell and her band will play and sing everything from “White Christmas” to “Who Spiked the Eggnog.” $10 admission pays the musicians. Order drinks and dinner service at your table. For more information call (209) 948-3525 or visit www.wendimaxwell.com.

December 20 - 22, Winter Wonderland at the Stockton Arena! Bring your own skates or borrow them at the Arena. Try your skills one the ice where the Stockton Thunder plays. For more information call (209) 373-1400 or visit www. stocktonarena.com.

December 27, California Cougars Soccer at the Stockton Arena! The Cougars will play their fast paced game against San Diego Sockers.

During this evening, the team is also hosting a Winter Clothing Drive. For more information call (209) 373-1700 or visit www.californiacougars.net.

New Year’s Eve Party at the Delta Lounge! Celebrate New Year at the Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

Located inside of the hotel, the Delta Lounge and Restaurant features views of the historic Stockton Channel and a relaxed chic atmosphere. With live music and a Champagne toast at Midnight it will be a night to remember. For more information call (209) 944-1140.

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Commerce Cal/OSHA Implements Updated Heat Safety Regulations As a national leader in workplace safety, Cal/OSHA today implements updated safety standards for employees working in outdoor heat. The revisions to the Heat Illness Prevention Standard, approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on Aug. 19, became effective today. The revised standards provide clarification of the shade requirement, including temperature triggers and address highheat requirements.

“Today we continue as a national safety leader in strengthening the standards that safeguard outdoor workers,” said Department of Industrial Relations Director John C. Duncan. “Fostering behavior change is a key step to ensure a safer work environment. Our practice of measuring those behavioral changes is one that should be viewed by other states and OSHA as a useful method for gauging the impact of our efforts.”

Shade Requirements Must be present to accommodate 25% of the employees on the shift at any time when temperatures exceed 85 degrees, and located as close as practicable to the areas where employees are working. When temperatures are below 85 degrees, employers shall provide timely access to shade upon an employee’s request.

Shade must be located as close as practicable to the areas where employees are working.

Where the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or unsafe to have a shade structure, or otherwise to have shade present on a continuous basis, the employer may utilize alternative procedures for providing access to shade if the alternative procedures provide equivalent protection.

Except for employers in the agriculture industry, cooling measures other than shade may be provided in lieu of shade if the employer can demonstrate that these measures are at least as effective as shade in allowing employees to cool.

High-Heat Rules High-heat procedures are now required for five industries when temperatures reach 95 degrees or above.

These procedures include observing employees, closely supervising new employees and reminding all workers to drink water. The industries specified under this modification are: Agriculture, Construction, Landscaping, Oil and gas extraction, Transportation or delivery of agricultural products, construction material or other heavy materials “The amendments that became effective today represent important measures to clarify and strengthen the heat illness prevention standard,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Len Welsh. “Our efforts in enforcement, outreach and educational partnerships over the last five years have paid off. We have seen significant behavior change resulting in a compliance increase among employers inspected from 35 to 85 percent.”

Under the leadership of Governor Schwarzenegger, in 2005, California became the first state in the nation to develop a safety and health regulation to protect workers from heat illness. Labor Code Section 3395 became effective in 2006. The regulations include providing employees with water, shade and rest as well as heat illness training for employees and supervisors.

Cal/OSHA is the employee health and safety division of the Department of Industrial Relations. For more information on heat illness prevention and training materials visit the Cal/ OSHA Web site at www.dir.ca.gov/heatillness. Educational materials including a safety DVD on heat illness prevention are also available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi and Mixteco on the Calor Web site, at www.99calor.org/english. html. Employees with work-related questions or complaints, including heat illness, may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (877) 99-CALOR (877-992-2567). 

Enterprise Zone The most recent budget crisis targeted Enterprise Zone benefits for small businesses. Fortunately, businesses banded together to stop the threat of reducing or eliminating the Enterprise Zone program. A popular suggestion to change benefits included eliminating retroactive hiring tax credits.

Retroactive credits allow businesses to apply for credit vouchers for qualified employees hired in previous years. If State income taxes were paid in prior years, retroactive credits can result in a tax refund. Our business summit case study is a perfect example of retroactive credits in action. Jim Rosen, co-owner of Fremont Cabinets, applied for retroactive credits and received refunds that helped his company during a slow period. Retroactive credits act like that forgotten $20 bill left in an old jeans pocket. It is always a great feeling to reach in and find lost money.

During the state’s budget crises, all fees were reviewed in an attempt to increase revenues. The State increased their portion of the voucher fee by $5. The added $5 is forwarded to the State. Beginning December 1, 2010, all voucher applications must include the new $80 fee. The local portion of this fee covers staff and agency costs to research, review and approve each voucher. No one likes fee increases, but it is important to remember that the $80 voucher fee makes hiring tax credits worth $37,400 per employee a reality.  www.downtownstockton.org

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Small Businesses Workshops

The following workshops are held at the Small Business Development Center, 56 S. Lincoln Street, Stockton. For more information and registration, call (209) 954-5089 or visit www.sbdc.deltacollege.edu.

Web Design Workshop Dec. 14, 9 - 11 am Registration is $40 Get your business online by building and lunching your own website. The tools are simple: point, click, drag, and drop images and text. Upon completion of the workshop you will set your website live! Participants must meet with a SBDC consultant to outline their website needs and gather the necessary information prior to the workshop.

Starting and Financing Your Own Business Workshop Dec. 8, 4:30-6:30 pm or Dec. 22, Noon – 2 pm Registration is $25 Start smart by attending an informative, workshop outlining legal requirements and regulations, business planning, sources of funding, determining funding needs, and preparing a funding request.

Starting and Financing Your Own Business Workshop - Bilingual Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 306 E. Main St. #303 Dec. 15, 4:30-6:30 pm Registration is $20 Pricing Your Product or Service Effectively Workshop Dec. 7, 9-11 am, $40 (additional persons from same business $20 each) This workshop will explain and help the business owner apply key aspects of setting the right price for any product or service. Business owners will also learn strategies to increase prices and improve margins, how and when to offer discounts or similar offers, and more. 

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LEASE 229 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 200-400 LR: $1.25 psf Amenities: Various size offices Contact: Craig Moore, cmoore9004@aol.com C: (209) 639-3238, O: (209) 466-5135

235 N. San Joaquin St.

LEASE 400 E. Main St.

634 Main St.

705 N. Union St.

27 Hunter Sq. Vision Plaza Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 3,500 LR: 2nd fl $1.25 psf Amenities: Indoor private parking, tenant move-in allowance negotiable Contact: Zac Cort, The Cort Group (562) 537-3692; zcort@thecortgroup.com

Bank of Stockton Building

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 2,000 - 25,000 LR: Negotiable Amenities: 8 story office building with secured underground parking Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

Use: Office/Program Sq. Ft.: 4,950 bottom floor and 4,925 upper floor LR: $0.50-$0.75 psf Amenities: Building in good condition, new paint Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 25,628 Amenities: On site security, covered parking, professional management company, health club.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

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Use: Industrial Sq. Ft.: 1,400 LR: $2,300/mo. Negotiable Amenities: Lot size is about 10,000 sq. ft with 2-two car garages Contact: Anthony M. Budhai, (209) 948-2705 ambudhai@yahoo.com

311 E. Main St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 160-4,949 LR: $0.95 psf Amenities: Directly across from the Courthouse, close to banks, restaurants & government offices Contact: Suzanne Stone, RT Yee and Associates (209) 473-3799; suzanne-stone@comcast.net

Historic Budd Building

802 E. Weber Ave.

322 N. California St. Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 5,000 LR: $5,000/mo Contact: Jim Martin, Lee & Associates (209) 983-1111; jmartin@lee-associates.com

123 E. Lindsay St.

Use: Social Program/Medical Rehab Sq. Ft.: 20,100 LR: Negotiable Amenities: 3 double-storied buildings; full kitchen and dining hall.

Contact: Navin Patel, navin_patel@sbcglobal.net C: (209) 481-3328, O: (209) 472-7762

336 E. Main St.

Use: Commercial/Light Industrial Sq. Ft.: 5,000 LR: $2,250 per month Amenities: Corner lot with 5,000 sq.ft. fenced parking lot adjacent to building; 1/2 in offices/1/2 warehouse. 2 blocks from Ace Rail Depot, 3 blocks from Crosstown Fwy. Contact: Mike Griffin, Coldwell Banker Commercial (209) 466-5311 ext. 223 mikegriffin@coldwellbanker.com

Use: Auto Repair LR: $1,600/mo Amenities: Smog & Auto Repair Shop movein ready Contact: (530) 751-2249

110 N. San Joaquin St.

333 E. Channel St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 3,000 on the 2nd floor LR: $1,300 for the first year if taken “as is” Amenities: 8 offices, library, 2 bath. New plumbing, seismically retrofitted, fully sprinklered; Elevator and stairway access to 2nd floor, 8 x 10 dry storage. Adjacent to 2 major parking garages.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

Historic California Building

836 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 5,952 LR: $1.25 NN PSF Amenities: Single story with basement, close to Courthouse, and county offices.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com Belding Building Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 244 - 4,000 LR: $1.15-$1.50 psf Amenities: Completely renovated. Reasonable tenant improvements included. Adjacent to two large parking garages.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

338 E. Lafayette St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,800 LR: $0.70 psf Amenities: 2 story charming Victorian home converted into office use; central heat &air, full kitchen with stove and fridge; on-site parking available. Commercial Tenants only.

Contact: Ken Taylor, (916) 813-2283 Kjtaylor_99@hotmail.com

222 N. El Dorado St., Ste F Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 1,200 LR: $1.50 psf, NNN ($0.33 psf) Regal Theaters 16 screens, 3,400 seats; Close to parking structures, high traffic counts.

Contact: Lisa Hodgson, Colliers International (209) 475-5100; lhodgson@colliersparrish.com

225 E. Weber Ave. Use: Retail Sq. Ft.: 2,880 LR: $1,750 per month Contact: Craig Moore, cmoore9004@aol.com C: (209) 639-3238, O: (209) 466-5135

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Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 5,200 LR: $2,000/mo Contact: Patricio Vicuna, Hardin Animal Hospital, (209) 464-4521

340 E. Main St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 13,358 LR: $1.25 NN PSF Amenities: 2 stories with basement; close to Courthouse, county offices; Basement; Fwy access.

Contact: Brian Peterson, CB Richard Ellis, (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

11 S. San Joaquin St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 180-200 LR: $1.00 psf, 1st month free with year lease Amenities: Conference room available to all tenants, PG&E and janitorial included Contact: Angie Parham, (209) 463-3569 angie_cbbuilding@yahoo.com

Cal-Weber Building

Bank of America Building 110 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 3,565-4,918 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Suite with private elevator, 3 offices.

High exposure location on El Dorado Street.

Contact: Joe Crist , Lee and Associates (209) 983-1111; jcrist@lee-associates.com

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Weber Ave. and California St. Use: office/retail Sq. Ft.: 1,400 gr. fl., 2,500 mezzanine, 13,000 upper floors LR: Negotiable upper, $.75 psf ground floor Amenities: Parking lot behind building; New travertine tile and oak flooring throughout Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

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LEASE Sutter Office Center

SALE 42 N. Sutter St.

SALE 347 E. Weber Ave. The Metro Building

Sq. Ft: 300-6,500 Price: $980,000 Amenities: 3-story, multi-tenant office building; common area restrooms; completely renovated; rent incentives available to qualified tenants Contact: Joe Crist, Lee & Associates (209) 983-1111 #217; jcrist@lee-associates.com

525 E. Channel St. 393 E. Market St., 2nd Fl. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 2,500 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Five offices, main reception area, two baths; proximity to parking & freeway access.

Contact: Tim Cassidy, (209) 462-7593 cas12744@aol.com

Historic Cort Tower

242 N. Sutter St. Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 280-4,000 LR: $0.75psf & up Amenities: All spaces except retail include utilities Contact: Sharlene McLemore (209) 943-7308; soc242@yahoo.com

Waterfront Towers

Elks Building Sq. Ft.: 51,500 Price: $3,200,000 Amenities: Currently available for lease at $0.90-$0.99 psf.

146 Weber Ave.

Use: Office/Entertainment Sq. Ft: 7,500 Price: $199,000 Amenities: Large older building with front office, 3 rooms and large hall. MLS#10022826 for more pictures and information.

Contact: Tony Ippolito, (209) 688-3888; aixcpa@aol.com

630 E. Main St.

343 E. Main St. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 140-22,500 LR: $0.95 psf one month free with one year lease Amenities: Single offices from 140 sq.ft. to 22,500 sq.ft., three contiguous floors at +/7,500 sq.ft. totaling 22,500 sq.ft. Office suites can be combined for desired square footage.

Tenant pays PG&E, owner pays janitorial.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

Council of Governments

501 W. Weber Avenue Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 600-11,300 LR: $1.45-$1.65 psf full service Amenities: 600 sq.ft. high density storage space on ground floor; Contact: Jerry Butterfield, Croce and Co. (209) 460-3233; info@croceco.com

Waterfront Office Tower

555 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 10,000 LR: $1.65 psf Amenities: Large copy/project area; seminar meeting area/conference room; reception area/ break room; Contact: Wendy Coddington, Lee and Associates, (209) 983-1111, wcoddington@lee-associates.com

Historic Hotel Stockton 141 E. Weber Ave. Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,323 LR: $1.50/sf modified gross Amenities: New reception area, conference room, private office, cubicle office area, server room and break room. Common area rest rooms.

Contact: Andy Hodgson, Colliers International (209) 475-5109; ahodgson@colliersparrish.com

McKeegan Building

520 – 534 E. Weber Ave. Use: Retail/office/entert. Sq. Ft.: 2,000-10,000 LR: Negotiable upper, $.75 psf ground floor Amenities: Spanish revival architecture; open floor plan with stage on upper floor ideal for entertainment, programs or church space.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222, mburns@cortco.com

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509 W. Weber Avenue Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 1,400 2nd fl.

LR: $1.40 psf Amenities: High profile, 5-story office building on the waterfront, multiple private offices and ample windows. Free gated parking for employees and clients.

Contact: Wendy Coddington or Joe Crist, Lee & Associates, (209) 983-1111 ext. 220; wcoddington@lee-associates.com

Historic Sperry Building Sq. Ft.: 5,050 Price: $725,000 Amenities: One story office building with parking; Unobstructed view of the waterfront.

Contact: Brian Peterson (209) 476-2907; brian.peterson@cbre.com

322 N. California St.

La Estrella Building Use: Office/Retail Sq. Ft.: 15,000 Price: $995,000 Amenities: Retail/office; basement sprinklers; open floor space; new roof; 2nd floor ideal for ballroom; possible owner finance.

Contact: Jimmie Rishwain, (209) 747-7863

705 N. Union St.

Sq. Ft.: 20,100 Price: $ 2,500,000 Amenities: 3 double-storied buildings; full kitchen and dining room Contact: Navin Patel, (209) 481-3328 or (209) 472-7762; navin_patel@sbcglobal.net

333 E. Channel St.

Historic Waterfront Warehouse Sq. Ft.: 1,400 Price: $595,000 Amenities: Lot size is about 10,000 sq. ft. with 2-two car garages Contact: Anthony M. Budhai, (209) 948-2705; ambudhai@yahoo.com

445 W. Weber Avenue Use: Office/Retail/Restaurant Sq. Ft.: 1,766-5,000 LR: Negotiable Amenities: Great water views; private, gated parking.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

The Metro Building

347 E. Weber Ave Use: Office Sq. Ft.: 300-6,500 LR: $.99 psf Amenities: 3-story, multi-tenant office bldg; common area restrooms; completely renovated; rent incentives available to qualified tenants Contact: Joe Crist, Lee & Associates (209) 983-1111 ext. 217; jcrist@lee-associates.com

901 E. Miner Ave. Historic Budd Building Sq. Ft.: 3,000 2nd fl.

Price: $350,000 Amenities: 8 offices, library, 2 bathrooms. New plumbing, seismically retrofitted, and fully sprinklered, elevator and stairway access to second floor, 8 x 10 dry storage available. Adjacent to two major parking garages.

Contact: Mahala Burns or Peggy Massey, Cort Companies, (209) 235-5222; mburns@cortco.com

Sq. Ft.: 10,000 Price: $325,000 Amenities: Limousine size paint booth, across from the new Ace Train station.

Contact: Patrice Chavez, (209) 808-2161; patern7910@peoplepc.com 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 mnguyen@downtownstockton.org. www.downtownstockton.org

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Commerce Spotlight on a Downtown Property: Cort Tower Cort Tower is a national Historic Landmark, ten story classic office tower with modern amenities. Cort Tower offers a professional tenant mix including the Stockton Collegiate International School, the Downtown Stockton Alliance, and the Stockton Asparagus Festival. Cort Tower has state-of-the-art fiber optics throughout the building and its central location allows easy cross town freeway access for ingress and egress to downtown.

The building has two high-speed elevators, a presidential conference room and storage space available. Full time concierge gives personal service to tenants and their clients in the Cort lobby setting this building apart from others in the area. Neighboring businesses within walking distance include the new City Hall (500 East Main Street), San Joaquin County Courthouse, banks, Bob Hope Theatre and downtown eateries.

Surface and parking garages are nearby for employee and client parking.

For more information or to lease space, contact Cort Companies at (209) 235-5222.  Top photo: Cort Tower from the outside.

Bottom Photo: An office space inside of the Cort Tower. Photos courtesy of Cort Co.

Economic Review Committee The Economic Review Committee (ERC) is a voluntary, free service available to project developers and business owners throughout the City of Stockton. Coordinated through the Economic Development Department, representatives from permitting departments meet with developers and business owners to provide feedback on preliminary site plans and provide information about requirements the project may have prior to applying for a

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For more information on the Economic Review Committee, contact the Economic Development Department at 209-937-8530. 

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Customers Vote for Their Favorite Businesses in Downtown Stockton Customers have voted and six brick-and-mortar businesses received a title of the Favorite Independent Businesses in Downtown Stockton!

These businesses are: Blackwater Café Downtown, Tidewater Art Center and Gallery, O’Ryleigh’s Tavern, Bradley’s American Bistro, Yasoo Yani Restaurant, and Misaki Sushi and Bar. Downtown Stockton Alliance is a proud supporter of The 3/50 Project.

This project asks to help local economy by pledging to spend $50 per month in 3 locally owned businesses. In accordance

David Qualls, the owner of the Blackwater Cafe Downtown on San Joaquin Street.

with this message, the Alliance designed a quiz which allowed consumers to vote for their favorite three independent businesses located in Downtown Stockton. In the course of one week, a total of 144 entries were received.

Downtown Stockton Alliance is awarding a free advertising package ($370 value) to each of the top six businesses with the highest number of votes. The package will include an article with a photo in The Downtowner and online exposure.

The winners are pictured below. 

Bradley Koster, the owner of Bradley’s American Bistro on Hunter Street.

With Our Words Celebrates an Outstanding Year Of Youth Poetry and Performance Talk about a local group making good.

HBO. The Sundance Film Festival. Hip Hop icon Lupe Fiasco. Recognition from noted environmentalist Van Jones.

Honors from the City of Stockton.

Speech and debate victories at the high school and college levels. Teaching at one of the city’s newest performing arts high schools. Contributing its efforts and energies to address the catastrophic dropout rate among African American students in Stockton. Sending another class of its senior poets off to college.

These are just a few of the accomplishments in 2010 that With Our Words, Inc. (WOW) will be celebrating with its first-ever friendraiser on December 10 at SASS! Bar & Grill.

The Piece On Earth Holiday Friendraiser – ‘piece’ is not a typo; it’s a play on the term used to describe a completed poem – will feature music, food, several special performances from WOW poets and highlights from the past year. WOW will also present its first edition of The Golden Mic Awards to honor “the people and groups who help us help young people read and write to rock the mic.”

“This year has been an awesome next step for WOW,” says Tama Brisbane, Executive Director. “We actually

Awards (from page 5) Andrew San (center) with staff, the owner of Misaki Sushi and Bar on El Dorado Street.

Susan Winton, a member of the Tidewater Art Center and Gallery on Weber Avenue.

Paul Rurup, the chef of the O’Ryleigh’s Tavern on California Street.

Jim Aftis, the owner of Yaso Yani Restaurant on Main Street.

All above photos by Downtown Stockton Alliance

Now offering 4 exciting workshops:

Tumbling Self Defense Acting Youth and adult workshops and customized classes are available. Call today to reserve your space!

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Cougars (from page 4) and benefit the Stockton’s Community on a regular basis, including their recent “Holiday Food Drive” game benefitting the St. Mary’s Interfaith Dining Hall, and a Winter Clothing Drive game coming up on December 27. All Cougar games take place at the Stockton Arena.

For more information on the Cougars, please visit www.californiacougars.net. For tickets call the Stockton Arena Box Office at (209) 373-1700. 

DOWNTOWN STOCKTON SCAVENGER HUNT Win a Downtown Package including Farmers Market shopping bag, Celebrate glasses, root beer, DVD and more!

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Ford Livery Stable and Undertaking Parlor on California Street. In recent years, the Spanish Mission style of the building was restored with attention to detail and understanding of the significance of the style of the building.

The walls of the Chapel are adorned with a series of wall murals created by renowned Stockton artist, Oscar Galgiani. The successful rehabilitation of the Chapel was achieved in part by the guidance of local architect, Linda Derivi. 

crossed several items off our bucket list way ahead of schedule. But now we’re moving on to the next pages, and in order for us to respond to the students, schools and organizations that are asking for our programs and events, we quite frankly need some more help.”

Invitations have gone out to a diverse list of people, groups and agencies that WOW hopes to enlist as friends and donors in support of its mission of youth development and leadership through literary and performing arts.

For more information, contact Tama Brisbane, Executive Director tbrisbane@withourwords.org. 

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Figure out where you can find the following in Downtown Stockton. Call the Downtown Stockton Alliance office at 209.464.5246 with answers AFTER December 4th for a chance to win the prize. First come first serve. If the prize is not picked up within 48 hours, it will go to the next runner up.

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1. Umbrella for when it’s raining dogs & cats 2. Kitty Litter 3. Pet Food 4. Veterinary Services 5. Books on animal care 6. A building that was once a Fox 7. A building that’s home to Elks

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DOWNTOWN STOCKTON ALLIANCE SERVICES & UPDATES Who We Are Our Mission To develop, promote and maintain historic Downtown Stockton as a regional business, cultural and entertainment destination.

Our Goals To provide advocacy for property and business owners, we host the public policy committee and engage politicians in the interests of our stakeholders. For more information, contact Tim Kerr, Executive Director.

To attract and retain businesses and investors, we provide assistance to start up/relocated businesses, promote available real estate, provide loan funds and generate micro enterprise endeavors. For more information, contact Mimi Nguyen, Economic Development Director.

To market the downtown, we host events and activities, provide the monthly Downtowner, and work with media to attract visitors and locals.

For more information, contact Emily Baime, Marketing Director.

To increase safety and welcome visitors, we have a staff of downtown ambassadors, host historical tours, provide escort services, and reach out to the community. For more information, contact Nick Trulsson, Ambassador Coordinator.

To maintain Downtown, we remove graffiti, power wash and provide cleaning services. For more information, contact Ron Burton, Maintenance Coordinator.

Staff Members Timothy Kerr Executive Director 209.888.8624 tkerr@downtownstockton.org

Nick Trulsson Ambassador Coordinator 209.888.8630 ntrulsson@downtownstockton.org

Emily Baime Marketing Director 209.888.8621 ebaime@downtownstockton.org

Sylwia Lipiec-Qualls Graphic Design 209.888.8626 squalls@downtownstockton.org

Mimi Nguyen Economic Development Director 209.888.8623 mnguyen@downtownstockton.org

Charisse Lowry Administrative Assistant 209.888.8625 clowry@downtownstockton.org

Ron Burton Maintenance Coordinator 209.888.8628 rburton@downtownstockton.org Christos Kotsoglou Event Coordinator 209.888.8627 ckotsoglou@downtownstockton.org

Car Charging, Inc. is a company dedicated to a clean, sustainable environment and an economically strong, energy-independent America. Aided by U.S. government tax incentives and grants, Car Charging is striving to be at the forefront of the electric car (EV) revolution.

It is anticipated that a big demand for charging stations is imminent. In 201011, nearly ten EV and plug-in hybrid models will be rolled out by auto manufacturers such as Nissan, GM, Toyota, Ford, BMW, or Mitsubishi.

Nearly ten more are slated to debut in 2012-13, and the list of vehicles at the pilot and concept stage continues to grow. For more information, visit www.plugincars.com/ cars.

Car Charging installs electric car charging stations in convenient locations across North America in an effort to ultimately provide easy access to electric car owners. The charging stations are

provided and installed by Car Charging at no cost to the business or property owner. The benefits for the host is the ability to provide customers or constituents with the service of convenient car charging and at the same time benefit from a percentage of the revenue generated from each charging station.

Locally, the City of Sacramento has recently installed a charging station at a car wash near the State Capitol (full story at www. centralvalleybusinesstimes. com under “Stories”).

The City of Stockton is not currently installing EV charging stations but would like to encourage business and property owners to consider installing them.

Interested enterprenuers may contact Car Charging, Inc. at (305) 521-0200 or via email at info@carcharging.com. More information on the benefits of installing a charging station can be found at www. carcharging.com. 

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Downtown Events 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.

December December 4 Lighted Boat Parade McLeod’s Lake Free, 5 pm - 6 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 4 Holiday Stroll Various Downtown Venues Free, 5 pm - 9 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 4 Cocktail for a Clause Lexington Plaza, Bradley’s, Misaki Sushi and Bar, O’Ryleigh’s Tavern 5 pm - 9 pm $50 per person or $90 per couple For more (209) 464-5246 December 4 Tree Lighting Ceremony Weber Point Event Center Free, 5:45 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 4 Santa’s Cottage Janet Leigh Plaza Free, 5 pm - 8 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 5 Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession From St. Mary’s Church to Stockton Arena Free, 12 pm For more (209) 466-0636 December 10 Piece On Earth Holiday Friendraiser Sass Bar and Grill For more www.withourwords.org December 11 Santa’s Cottage Janet Leigh Plaza Free, 11 am - 3 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 11 Stockton Thunder Hockey Game Stockton Arena $8 - $25 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 373-1500 December 11 George Lopez Comedy Bob Hope Theatre $45 - $58, 8 pm - 10 pm For more (209) 337-4673 December 16 Operation School Bell Fundraiser Blackwater Cafe Downtown Free coffee and tea with raffle and silent auction, 7 am - 2 pm For more (209) 483-7384

December 18 Wendi Maxwell and the Tres Hot Jazz Band On Lock Sam $10, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 948-3525 December 18 Santa’s Cottage Janet Leigh Plaza Free, 11 am - 3 pm For more (209) 464-5246 December 20 - 22 Winter Wonderland Stockton Arena $2- $5, call for times For more (209) 373-1400 December 27 California Cougars Soccer Stockton Arena $7 - $25 7 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 373-1700 December 29 & 30 Stockton Thunder Hockey Game Stockton Arena $8 - $25, 7 pm - 9:30 pm For more (209) 373-1500 December 31 New Year’s Eve Party Delta Lounge at Lexington Plaza $80 per couple, 9 pm - 1 am For more (209) 944-1140

Ongoing Events Art Exhibit Tidewater Art Gallery Open to public, 10 am - 5 pm For more (209) 465-4386 Art Exhibit San Joaquin Law Library at Kress Legal Center Open to public, 9 am - 5 pm For more (209) 468-3920 Thursdays Preschool Story Time Cesar Chavez Central Library Free, 10:30 am - 11:30 am For more (209) 937-8221 I Love College Nights Taste Ultra Lounge, 10 pm - 2 am FREE with valid college ID For more (209) 888-7282 Fridays Latin Nights Taste Ultra Lounge $10, 9:30 pm - 2 am For more (209) 888-7282 Saturdays Open-Air Asian & Farmers Market Crosstown Freeway, 6 am - 10 am For more (209) 943-1830 Saturday Salsa at Chitiva’s Chitiva’s Salsa & Sports Bar & Grill $10, 8 pm - Until Closing For more (209) 941-8605

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FAMILYANDFUN Haggin Museum hosts three exhibits through December. Featured is a collection of over 50 original works by J.C. Leyendecker, best known for his cover work for Collier’s magazine and the Saturday Evening Post. Through February 6, the Haggin showcases “Necessity’s Children: 150 Years of Local Inventions” and “Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1982.” Also, don’s miss an evening of art and history featuring complimentary wine, music, and light refreshments on the first and third Thursdays. The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the under-sung gems of California.”

Museum’s general admission is $5, kids 10-17 and seniors are $2.50. For more information call (209) 940-6300 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

Sierra Railroad’s famous Christmas Train is a special treat for children of all ages in December. The Christmas journey includes Santa, elves, story tellers, musicians, hot cocoa and cookies. You are welcome to wear your pajamas! The train station in Oakdale is conveniently located only 45 minutes from Stockton on the way toward Yosemite National Park. Tickets sell out fast. For more information call 800-866-1690 or visit www.sierrarailroad.com/dinnertrain.

Holidays on the Farm at the Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop!

Tube down Snow Mountain, go ice skating, try the zip lines or the ropes course. Drive through a magical mile of lights featuring 240 different lighted displays and an amazing 200 foot long light tunnel. Go shopping, get a tree, build a wreath, or visit Santa. For more information call 1-888-241-0769 or visit www. holidaysonthefarm.com.

December 3 - 18, ZooLights at Micke Grove! For three magical weekends, Micke Grove Zoo will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy wagon rides, games and crafts for the children, musical entertainment, and free refreshments. Plus, have your family photo taken with Santa! Please, bring a donation of canned food, or a gently-used or new child’s coat to benefit either the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton or the News 10 Coats for Kids. For more information call (209) 331-2010 or visit www. mgzoo.com December 8, San Joaquin Human Resource Association meets at the Brookside Country Club! It is an

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association for human resource and business professionals promoting excellence in the development and management of human resources, integrating organizational, individual, and community interests. The meeting networking and lunch begins at 11 am and the Professional Development speaker begins at 12 noon. For more information visit www.sjhra.org.

December 12, the Holiday Pops Concert at the Stockton Symphony!

The Symphony joins forces with the Stockton Chorale, Stockton Youth Chorale, and guest vocalist, Eric Margiore, to provide musical merriment for the entire family. The concert will begin with Robert Shaw’s “The Many Moods of Christmas” and conclude with a performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. For more information call (209) 951-0196 or visit www. stocktonsymphony.org.

December 17 in Stockton & December 18 in Lodi, the Stockton Chorale “Rings in the Holidays!”

The program includes excerpts from the “Messiah,” favorites such as “White Christmas” and “Greensleeves,” and less well known pieces such as “Los Reyes” and “Medieval Gloria.” The concert will include works performed by the Master Chorale and Youth Chorale who will be joined in concert by the Velocity Handbell Choir, a group of talented Bay Area musicians coming to share the artistry of handbells. For more information call (209) 951-6494.

December 18, The Nutcracker Ballet at Delta College’s Atherton Auditorium! Enjoy the beauty and artistry of ballet and the wonder of Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet. First performed in Russia over a hundred years ago, it has now become a family holiday tradition. For more information call (209) 954-5110 or visit www.capitolballet.com.

December 19 & 28, Pacific Tigers Women’s Basketball Game at the University of the Pacific! You don’t want to miss fun and excitement of these games at the Spanos Center. For more information call (209) 946-2474 or visit www.pacific.edu.

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Capitol Ballet Company with Stockton Ballet School Proudly Presents

TCHAIKOVSKY’S

The Nutcracker Stuart Carroll & Sharon Newton, Artistic Directors

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Delta Center for the Arts

Warren Atherton Auditorium

San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207

Saturday, December 18, 2:00 pm Ticket Box Office  (209) 954-5110

Celebrating Our 7th Consecutive Year at Delta College!  

Adults…………………………………….$18.00

Children, Students with ID, Seniors (65+), Military with ID……………...$12.00

www.capitolballet.com Capitol Ballet Company is a non-profit organization funded in part by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Cultural Arts Awards with support from the City and County of Sacramento.

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