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62 WELCOME 83 BY THE NUMBERS
Mayor Michael Tubbs welcomes you to Stockton and San Joaquin
County, where economic and social innovation is resulting in the
region being one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. Stockton statistics and figures.
64 BUILDING MOMENTUM Government programs and businesses focusing on sustainability in
Stockton aim to improve the city’s environmental health.
Stockton is providing opportunities and funding to businesses to
bolster the city’s growth.
84 TAKING THE GREEN INITIATIVE
by Ben Sanchez
by Jennifer von Geldern
89 OFF THE GROUND
70 A SIGHT TO SEE
Sites with natural beauty, art, culture and diversity are all in Stockton.
by Jennifer von Geldern
The Stockton Metropolitan Airport has plans to increase flights,
cargo providers and build a new terminal.
90 ON THE REBOUND
77 LEADING BY EXAMPLE
The new housing market in the Stockton region is robust again.
Leaders from the business, education and health care sectors in
Stockton speak about planning the city’s future.
by Bill Sessa
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT STOCKTON
COVER DESIGN BY MARISSA LEWIS
by Jessica Laskey
L ENDING
IN YOUR
At Oak Valley Community Bank we’re committed to supporting the
borrowing needs of the communities we serve. Here are a few
examples of projects we’ve recently financed for clients.
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Sarah Williams
Treasury Management
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Mark Gloria
Stockton Branch Manager
209.343.7605
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