3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (292+ words) Chronic disease takes a heavy toll on Valley families. For the half of Stockton area residents who are diabetic or pre-diabetic, managing this kind of challenging chronic disease becomes even harder when health care is sparse, good nutrition is hard…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) September is here and while that in itself is hard to believe – 2026 is flying by – it’s comforting to know I am not the only one surprised by the swift passage of time. I had to agree; yes, it seems like…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (340+ words) Escalon Times The practice of yoga benefits both the mind and body. At its core, yoga pairs deliberate physical postures with deep breathing as a method of moving meditation. People who routinely engage in yoga may benefit from a powerful…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (351+ words) The personal-finance company WalletHub released its report on 2026’s Most Fun States in America this month, and the Golden State was at the top. The report also included expert commentary, as a way to help identify where residents and vacationers…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (272+ words) Proving the truth in the saying ‘things get better with age,’ the Escalon Senior Fun Bunch is only getting bigger and better. The group, designed for area senior citizens, celebrated its seventh birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 19. It was once again…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (189+ words) People choose to learn a second (or third) language for a variety of reasons. Career opportunities, travel plans or enriching an academic portfolio are some reasons to learn a foreign language, but the benefits to becoming multilingual don’t stop there....