Relocation Guide 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 2 3 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. Stockton Lodi 3520 Brookside Rd., Ste 161 301 S. Ham Lane Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 Lodi, CA 95242 Ph. 473-9585 Ph. 369-2955 Fx. 473-9588 Fx. 369-0925 Manteca Tracy 302 Cherry Lane #107 445 W. 11th St. Ste B Manteca, CA 95337 Tracy, CA 95376 Ph. 823-7666 Ph. 835-7632 Fx. 823-9886 Fx. 835-9209 4 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. 5 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. 6 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) 7 HONE NUMBERS RIPON ESCALON City of (209) 599-2108 City of (209) 838-3556 Fire (209) 599-4209 Fire (209) 838-7500 Police (209) 599-2102 Police (209) 838-7093 PG&E (800) 743-5000 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Ripon water (209) 599-2108 Escalon water (209) 838-3556 Ripon Sanitation (209) 599-2108 Waste 8 Disposal (209) 838-3556 GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 Sonic Cablevision (800) 557-6642 Sonic Cable (800) 557-6642 STOCKTON LATHROP City of (209) 937-8459 City of (209) 858-2860 Fire (209) 937-8801 Fire (209) 858-2331 Police (209) 937-8377 Police (209) 468-4400 PG&E (800) 743-5000 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Municipal water (209) 937-8295 Lathrop water (209) 858-2860 Sunrise Sanitation (209) 466-3604 Sunrise Sanitation (209) 466-3604 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202 Media One (209) 473-1800 Media One (cable) (209) 239-4959 TRACY LODI City of (209) 831-4420 City of (209) 333-6702 Fire (209) 831-4700 Fire (209) 333-6735 Police (209) 831-4553 Police (209) 333-6727 PG&E (800) 743-5000 PG&E (800) 743-5000 Tracy water (209) 831-4120 Lodi water (209) 333-6719 Waste & Disposal (209) 835-0601 California Waste (209) 369-7451 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 Pacific Bell (800) 310-2355 TCI Cable (209) 835-4037 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 8 HONE NUMBERS Escalon Chamber of Commerce 1537 2nd Street Escalon, CA................................................