San Joaquin Relocation Guide

THE
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
R E LO C AT I O N
PA C K A G E
What you need to know when
you move to the area...
First American Title Company
Stockton
10100 Trinity Pkwy, Suite 100
(209) 929-4800
Stockton (North)
3255 W. March Lane, Suite 200
(209) 951-4030
Manteca
321 Sun West Place
(209) 239-5513
Tracy
2316 Orchard Parkway, #100
(209) 836-1140
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Table of Contents
Chamber of Commerce
Page 10
Childcare Information
Page 11 - 14
County and City Services
Page 9
Colleges and Universities
Page 20
Culture and Entertainment
Page 28
DMV Offices
Page 23
Golf Courses
Page 29
Hospitals
Page 24
Libraries
Page 25
Major Shopping Centers
Page 30
Moving to San Joaquin County
Page 3 - 7
Places of Interest
Page 33
Private School Information
Page 17 - 19
Public School Districts
Page 15 - 16
Public Transportation
Page 22
Newspapers
Page 27
Post Offices
Page 26
Senior Centers
Page 23
Special Events
Page 31
Transportation
Page 21
Weather
Page 8
Who Pays What in San Joaquin County?
Page 34 -35
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Moving to San Joaquin County
First American Title Company is presenting this package of
regional information to new homebuyers because we think it is
important that you know about the community. Our experienced
personnel agree that San Joaquin County is an ideal place to live
because of its strong economy, central location, scenic environment
and terrific climate.
First American Title Company provides superior title and escrow
services for buyers, sellers, lenders and developers at competitive
prices. Our Customer Service Department is a resource available to
give you information about taxes, lot sizes and ownership. We are a
full service title insurance company proud of the professional and
knowledgeable skill level of the staff in our specialized Residential
Sales, Lenders Services, New Home and Commercial/Industrial
Departments.
For your convenience we have four offices located throughout San
Joaquin County. Why choose First American Title Company?
Because our CUSTOMERS are FIRST at First American Title
Company.
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San Joaquin County
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 landmass 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
Sierras in 1841. Lieutenant Charles Fremont of the United States
Topographical Engineers led a party to explore and chart the Valley in
1864.
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 immigrants and Ripon became home to many pioneers from
Holland. At one time, Stockton housed the largest population of Chinese
in California and during the 1920’s the largest Japanese population in
the United States also called Stockton home. By the following decade,
the largest Filipino population outside of The Philippines were living and
working in Stockton.
San Joaquin County continues to reflect a global likeness, not only by
its diverse population, but also by its many commercial and 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.
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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. Riverboats carried grain and other goods from the
Stockton waterfront to San Francisco and points beyond. During the
1920’s the Stockton Channel was widened and dredged deep enough to
allow ocean-going vessels to sail into the Port of Stockton. At about the
same time, Hogan Dam was built, providing flood control along the Delta.
Today the county is still regarded as a prime location for getting goods
where they need to go. The county’s location makes it a desirable place
to do business. San Joaquin County lies at the juncture of Interstate
205 and Interstate 580 coming out of the Bay Area. It is the south
eastern corridor out of the metropolitan Bay Area region. We have
immediate access to the major north-south link, Interstate 5 as well as
to the Interstate 80 corridor through Sacramento.
Communities in San Joaquin County are on the rise. In fact, the
commercial Real Estate Advisory, a local commercial publication, lists
the Central Valley as one of California’s seven major real estate markets.
Escalon
Escalon is located in the center of California, near several of the state’s
major thoroughfares. Climate is moderate, and therefore conducive to
farming for the production of several different crop varieties. As with
other San Joaquin Valley communities, the economic base of Escalon is
agricultural related. Escalon commemorates the region’s ag-based
economy with the operation of a bull-fighting ring. Also referred to as
“Campo Bravo”, this ring is one of the area’s main attractions.
Lathrop
Lathrop is San Joaquin County’s newest city, incorporated in 1989. It is
a fast growing industrial center in the county, primarily due to its ideal
location next to Interstate 5. A progressively planned city. Lathrop is well
positioned to attract and accommodate industry.
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Lodi
Lodi is a unique city. The community offers something for everyone, lush
parks, city lake, historical museums, street fairs, unique shops and fine
restaurants. In addition, it is also known as the Zinfandel capital of the
world, producing 40% of California’s Zinfandel grapes. To the envy of
many California towns, Lodi has managed to keep pace with our state’s
rapid growth, while retaining a small-town charm, with its quality of lifeenriching art, symphony and drama groups, churches, and even boating
and swimming in the Mokelumne River that flows through town. All the
conveniences of urban life are right at hand, but Lodi offers a tempting
ambiance and pace. Its central location makes a quick trip to the Delta,
Sierras, San Francisco and Lake Tahoe possible.
Manteca
Manteca itself is a relatively young town, first settled by a few pioneers in
the early 1850’s. A combination of good soil and excellent climate has
insured its destiny as a prosperous farming center. Today Manteca has
added a new image with new high-tech industries. The first cheese factory
was established in 1921 and the Kraft Company opened a plant in 19251957. In addition, Manteca is the site of many huge installations such as
Sharpe Army Depot, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Simplot and Olin Industries.
During the past 10 years, Manteca has witnessed phenomenal growth.
Ripon
Ripon maintains a hometown atmosphere while providing an
infrastructure necessary for commercial and industrial growth. Ripon is
surrounded by hundreds of acres of beautiful almond orchards and
includes highly rated schools, a wide choice of housing, cultural and
recreational activities, churches, and pleasant shopping areas. Ripon is
strategically located in the heart of the Central Valley on Highway 99,
convenient to major traffic arteries and is adjacent to growing airport
complexes in both Stockton and Modesto. Probably Ripon’s greatest asset
is its quality of life. The Stanislaus River, known as the cleanest river in
the Central Valley, forms the southern boundary. Ripon is also home to
Spring Creek Country Club, a private 18-hole golf course that winds
among stately oaks and orchards. Ripon holds an annual Almond
Blossom Festival, attracting 25,000+, to celebrate its status as the
Almond Blossom Capital of the World.
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Stockton
Stockton is a pioneer city that came of age during the Gold Rush. When
gold was discovered, Stockton became a staging center for miners who were
arriving from San Francisco by riverboat, destined for the Southern mine of
the Mother Lode. As the mines ran dry, miners returned to the San Joaquin
Valley to till its fertile soil. Flourmills and grain elevators lined the Stockton
waterfront. Riverboats transported a steady stream of products to San
Francisco, much of which was transported to foreign markets. During WII,
Stockton’s waterfront was buzzing with some 10,000 workers, building
military picketboats, mine sweepers and landing craft.
Stockton has become one of the fastest developing warehousing and
distribution centers in California. With agriculture the number one product,
San Joaquin County has Ag gross receipt values in excess of one billion
dollars, one of the highest Ag income counties per acre in the nation.
Because of its Central Valley location, Stockton attracts a wide range of
business and recreational activities. The San Joaquin/Sacramento Delta
offers boating, fishing, water skiing, sailing and fine restaurants catering to
the water sports enthusiasts. Arts and cultural activities abound in
opportunities to enjoy a variety of art, music, theater, dance and literary
events, many of them at San Joaquin Delta College and University of the
Pacific. Stockton holds an annual Asparagus Festival each summer
attracting thousands. Major music, museum, ballet and theater
organizations for children and adults draw audiences and participants
from throughout the country.
Tracy
Tracy provides a variety of properties from older Victorian to newer
contemporary . You will enjoy the abundance of small neighborhood and
large city parks, cultural events, small theater, full service hospital, city
library and nearby boating and fishing. It is truly a family oriented
community combined with a “small town” friendly atmosphere. The school
system is parent and community oriented. There are numerous new and
established grammar and middle schools and two high schools, the newest
of which opened in 1993. Because of its central location between three
major highway systems, Tracy’s affordable housing accommodates
commuting to all San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley
employment centers.
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Central Valley Weather
San Joaquin County enjoys classic California weather. Sunny, dry
with relatively few extremely hot or cold days. During July the average
high is 93 degrees and the average low in January is 35 degrees.
Summer temperatures in the 90’s are not uncommon with warm and
dry days and relatively cool nights, clear skies and no rainfall.
Precipitation in San Joaquin County primarily occurs between
November and March with the wettest months of December and
January. A few showers are reported during the remaining months,
but are light and inconsistent. The Central Valley averages 12 inches
per annual rainfall with temperatures rarely below freezing.
During mid-winter months fog prevails due to the close proximity of
the Delta waterways. As with California in general the climate here is
mild and appealing.
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County and City Services
ESCALON
City of
Fire
Police
PG&E
Escalon water
Waste & Disposal
Pacific Bell
(Cable)-Comcast
(209) 838-3556
(209) 838-7500
(209) 838-7093
(800) 743-5000
(209) 838-3556
(209) 838-3556
(800) 310-2355
(800) 266-2278
LATHROP
City of
(209) 858-2860
Fire
(209) 858-2331
Police
(209) 468-4400
PG&E
(800) 743-5000
Lathrop water
(209) 858-2860
Waste & Disposal (209) 858-2860
GTE Phone Service (800) 776-6202
(Cable)-Comcast (800) 266-2278
LODI
City of
Fire
Police
PG&E
Lodi water
California Waste
Pacific Bell
(Cable)-Comcast
(209) 333-6702
(209) 333-6735
(209) 333-6727
(800) 743-5000
(209) 333-6719
(209) 333-6713
(800) 310-2355
(800) 800-2278
MANTECA
City of
Fire
Police
PG&E
Manteca Water
Sunrise Sanitation
(Phone)-Verizon
(Cable)-Comcast
(209) 239-8400
(209) 239-8435
(209) 239-8401
(800) 743-5000
(209) 239-8432
(209) 466-3604
(800) 483-3000
(800) 266-2278
RIPON
City of
Fire
PG&E
Ripon Water
Ripon Sanitation
(Phone)-Verizon
(Cable)-Charter
(209) 599-2108
(209) 599-2102
(800) 743-5000
(209) 599-2108
(209) 599-2108
(800) 483-4000
(866) 731-4520
STOCKTON
City of
Fire
Police
PG&E
Municipal water
Sunrise Sanitation
Pacific Bell
(Cable)-Comcast
(209) 937-8459
(209) 937-8801
(209) 937-8377
(800) 743-5000
(209) 937-8295
(209) 466-3604
(800) 310-2355
(800) 266-2278
TRACY
City of
Fire
Police
PG&E
Tracy water
Waste & Disposal
Pacific Bell
(Cable)-Comcast
(209) 831-4100
(209) 831-4550
(209) 831-4553
(800) 743-5000
(209) 831-4120
(209) 835-0601
(800) 310-2355
(800) 266-2278
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
(FIRE OR POLICE)
DIAL 911
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Chamber of Commerce
Escalon Chamber of Commerce
2001 Main Street, Suite A
Escalon, CA
(209) 838-2793
Lodi Chamber of Commerce
35S. School Street
Lodi, CA (209) 367-7840
www.lodichamber.com
Lathrop Chamber of Commerce
16976 S. Harlan Road
Lathrop, CA
(209) 858-4486
www.lathropchamber.org
Manteca Chamber of Commerce
107 N. Lincoln Avenue
Manteca, CA
(209) 823-6121
www.manteca.org
Ripon Chamber of Commerce
929 W. Main Street
Ripon, CA
(209) 599-7519
www.riponchamber.org
Stockton Chamber of Commerce
445 W. Weber Ave. #220
Stockton, CA
(209) 547-2770
www.stocktonchamber.org
Tracy Chamber of Commerce
223 E. 10th Street
Tracy, CA
(209) 835-2131
www.tracychamber.org
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Child Care and Pre-Schools
Escalon
Children’s Christian Preschool
1830 Jackson Avenue
(209) 838-7185
Country Kids
1301 Miller Avenue
(209) 838-1600
Escalon Head Start
1998 E. Yosemite Avenue
(209) 838-6515
Learning Tree Preschool
2216 Edmart Street
(209) 838-3955
Lathrop
La Petite Academy
1910 W. Kettleman Lane
(209) 368-0303
Lawrence School Head Start
721 Calaveras Street
(209) 466-5541
Little Methodist Preschool
200 W. Oak Street
(209) 368-5111
Live Oak School Head Start
5099 Bear Creek Road
(209) 331-7943
Lodi Boys & Girls Club Head Start
1050 S. Stockton Street
(209) 466-5541
Lathrop Head Start
850 J Street
(209) 858-4615
Lodi Day Nursery School
760 S. Ham Lane
(209) 334-6884
Learning Tree Preschool
15551 7th Street
(209) 858-5965
Lodi Head Start
701 S. Hutchins Street
(209) 369-5072
Lodi
Camp Hutchins-Lodi Memorial
125 S. Hutchins Street
(209) 334-2267
Century Preschool
550 W. Century Blvd.
(209) 334-3230
Grace Presbyterian Preschool
10 N. Mills Avenue
(209) 333-1811
Happy Hours
444 Turner Road
(209) 369-8462
Heritage Head Start
509 E. Edan Street
(209) 466-5541
Lodi Lutheran Preschool
701 S. Pleasant Avenue
(209) 368-8488
St. Peter Preschool
2400 Oxford Way
(209) 333-2225
Vinewood Community Preschool
1900 W. Vine Street
(209) 334-4302
Washington School Head Start
831 W. Lockeford Street
(209) 331-7292
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Manteca
Always Friends Preschool
907 Davis Street
(209) 239-9330
United Lutheran Preschool
649 Northgate Drive
(209) 823-1971
Ripon
Creative Kids
115 S. Powers Avenue
(209) 825-5437
Almost Home
733 W. 2nd Street
(209) 599-7034
Hansel & Gretel Day Care
1014 W. Center Street
(209) 823-6525
Bird’s Nest Day Care
20700 River Road
(209) 599-5714
Humpty Dumpy
311 E. North Street
(209) 239-1424
Cornerstone Country Preschool
25067 S. Mohler Road
(209) 599-9969
Kids Academy
680 Industrial Park Drive
(209) 823-9944
Ripon Grace Care Center
734 W. Main Street
(209) 599-2345
Kinder Camp Academy
340 Mission Ridge Drive
(209) 239-5237
Ripon Head Start
415 Oregon Street
(209) 466-5541
Lion N’ Lambs Preschool
815 W. Lathrop Road
(209) 239-1345
Manteca Head Start
115 Walnut Avenue
(209) 239-6676
Noah’s Landing
1130 Hoyt Lane
(209) 825-4783
Pine Street Head Start
786 Button Avenue
(209) 239-5461
St. Anthony’s Preschool
323 N. Fremont Avenue
(209) 823-3959
St. Paul’s United Methodist
910 E. North Street
(209) 239-5848
Stockton
A Child’s Smile
6 W. Main Street
(209) 463-6220
Adams Elementary Head Start
6402 Inglewood Avenue
(209) 955-0429
Annunciation Preschool
1110 N. Lincoln Street
(209) 465-2961
Blessed Beginnings Preschool
3535 N. El Dorado Street
(209) 466-1577
Brookside State Preschool
2962 Brookside Road
(209) 953-8642
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Central Methodist Nursery School
3700 Pacific Avenue
(209) 462-5127
Madison Elementary State Preschool
2939 Mission Road
(209) 953-4268
Children’s Discovery Center
1234 William Moss Blvd.
(209) 982-1212
McKinley Elementary
30 W. 9th Street
(209) 953-4235
Cornerstone Cottage
9389 N. Davis Road
(209) 474-9177
Merryhill School
7204 Shoreline Drive
(209) 474-0518
Creative Child Care
1700 Porter Way
(209) 478-2087
Monroe School
2236 E. 11th Street
(209) 944-4120
First Christian Church
Children’s Discovery Center
1234 William Moss Blvd.
(209) 982-1212
Montezuma School & Head Start
2843 Farmington Road
(209) 464-9526
Morada Oaks School
5035 Hickory Lane
(209) 931-3117
Grace United Methodist
1625 N. Lincoln Street
(209) 465-6671
Quail Lakes Baptist Church
1904 Quail Lakes Drive
(209) 952-2267
Head Start Child Development
2451 Country Club Blvd.
(209) 466-5541
San Joaquin Delta College Day Care
5151 Pacific Avenue
(209) 954-5700
Immanuel Lutheran Head Start
2343 Country Club Blvd.
(209) 481-9599
Snell’s Pre Kindergarten School
9371 N. Lower Sacramento Rd.
(209) 478-6161
Kinder Care Learning Centers
7801 Mariner Drive
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 477-3723
St. Basil Preschool
920 W. March Lane
(209) 478-5252
Lincoln Head Start
1700 Porter Way
(209) 951-7664
St. Benedict’s Head Start
348 S. Los Angeles
(209) 944-5920
Lincoln Village Academy
6608 Grigsby Place
(209) 957-1021
St. Luke’s Preschool
4005 N. Sutter Avenue
(209) 465-5368
Little Learners Preschool
3588 Brookside Road
(209) 954-7656
St. Mathew’s Head Start
305 S. F Street
(209) 943-5750
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St. Michaels Preschool
5882 N. Ashley Lane
(209) 931-0639
Children’s Center
125 Berverdor Avenue
(209) 832-5437
Taft School Head Start
419 Downing Avenue
(209) 953-2011
Great Beginnings Preschool
330 E. Acacia Street
(209) 835-1321
Taylor School Head Start
1101 Lever Blvd.
(209) 466-6195
Hawkins-Thompson Child
Development Center
18 E. First Street
(209) 835-7877
Temple Israel Preschool
5105 N. El Dorado Street
(209) 474-8662
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
444 N. American Street
(209) 463-9113
Tully C. Knoles Preschool
6511 Clarksburg Place
(209) 953-8776
Tyler School
3830 Webster Avenue
(209) 953-4581
Van Buren Elementary Day Care
1628 E. 10th Street
(209) 953-4804
Wagner Holt School & Head Start
8778 Brattle Place
(209) 742-9943
Weber Technical Preschool & Head Start
302 W. Weber Avenue
(209) 467-7054
Wee Care Preschool
5211 Barbados Circle
(209) 954-7657
Write Start Learning Center
4453 Precissi Lane
(209) 956-5437
KinderCare
265 W. Grantline Road
(209) 835-9247
Little Country Preschool
1820 W. GrantLine Road
(209) 833-7882
Montessori School of Tracy
100 S. Tracy Blvd.
(209) 833-3458
Tracy Head Start
11157 W. Larch Road
(209) 835-6773
West Park Elementary
501 W. Mount Oso
(209) 831-5320
Villalovoz School
1550 Cypress Drive
(209) 834-1850
Wee Care Day Care
1790 Sequoia Blvd.
(209) 835-2783
West Hills Christian School
500 N. Corral Hollow Road
(209) 835-4386
Tracy
Bella Vista Christian Academy
1635Chester Drive
(209) 835-8803
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Public School Districts
Banta Elementary School District
Superintendent- William Draa
22345 South El Rancho Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-0171
Enrollment: 292
K-8
1 School
Escalon Unified School District
Superintendent- Bob Wallace
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Enrollment: 3,112
K-12
7 Schools
Holt Union Elementary School District (209) 463-2590
Superintendent– Milton Handley
Enrollment: 169
1545 South Holt Road
K-8
Stockton, CA 95206-961845
1 School
Jefferson Elementary School District
Superintendent- Ed Quinn
7500 Linne Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 836-3388
Enrollment: 2,024
K-8
4 Schools
Lammersville Elementary District
Superintendent– Bill Lebo
16555 W. Von Sosten Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-0138
Enrollment: 749
K-8
3 Schools
Lincoln Unified School District
Superintendent– Dr. Steve Lowder
2010 W. Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8700
Enrollment: 8,939
K-12
12 Schools
Linden Unified School District
Superintendent- Ronald Estes
18527 E. Main Street
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Enrollment: 2,509
K-12
5 Schools
Lodi Unified School District
Superintendent– Bill Huyett
1305 E. Vine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7000
Enrollment: 28,396
K-12
44 Schools
Manteca Unified School District
Superintendent– Dr. Cathy Nichols-Washer
2901 E. Louise Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-3200
Enrollment: 21,052
K-12
22 Schools
New Hope Elementary School District
Superintendent– Sam Garamendi
26675 N. Sacramento Blvd
Thornton, CA 95686
(209) 794-2376
Enrollment: 254
K-8
1 Schools
New Jerusalem Elementary District
Superintendent- Dennis Boyer
31400 S. Koster Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-2597
Enrollment: 493
K-12
3 Schools
Oak View Union Elementary District
Superintendent- William Chiechi
7474 Collier Road
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-0636
Enrollment: 358
K-8
1 School
Ripon Unified School District
Superintendent- Leo Zuber
304 N. Acacia Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2131
Enrollment: 2,773
K-12
5 Schools
Stockton Unified School District
Superintendent- George Ridler
701 N. Madison Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 953-4050
Enrollment: 39,421
K-12
47 Schools
Tracy Unified School District
Superintendent– Dr. Jim Franco
1875 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 830-3200
Enrollment: 16,089
K-12
22 Schools
For complete school information visit
www.sjcoe.org
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Private Schools
Acampo
Mokelumne River Elementary
18950 N. Highway 99
(209) 368-7271
K-12th Enrollment: 363
Lodi
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran
2400 Oxford Way
(209) 333-2225
K-8th
Enrollment: 195
Zion Middle School
105 S. Ham Lane
(209) 369-1910
6th-8th
Enrollment: 85
Manteca
Century Christian
550 W. Century Blvd.
(209) 334-3230
K-8th
Enrollment: 323
Jim Elliot Christian High
2695 W. Vine Street
(209) 368-2800
9th-12th
Enrollment: 198
Lodi Academy
1230 S. Central Ave.
(209) 368-2781
9th-12th Enrollment: 145
Lodi S.D.A. Elementary
1240 S. Central Ave.
(209) 368-5341
9th-12th
Enrollment: 224
Christian Worship Ctr. Academy
786 Button Ave.
(209) 239-4702
K-2nd
Enrollment: 32
Manteca Christian
486 Button Ave.
(209) 239-3436
K-8th
Enrollment: 152
Plumfield Christian Academy
444 Argonaut Street
K-8th
Enrollment: 130
St. Anthony’s
323 N. Freemont Ave.
(209) 823-4513
K-8th
Enrollment: 270
North Valley School
12755 N. Highway 88
(209) 340-5800
K-12th Enrollment: 75
St. Anne Elementary School
200 S. Pleasant Ave.
(209) 333-7580
K-8th
Enrollment: 264
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Ripon
Merryhill School at Brookside
Ripon Christian
4811 Riverbrook
(209) 477-9005
K-8th
Enrollment: 301
435 N. Maple Ave.
(209) 599-2155
K-12th Enrollment: 806
New Harvest Christian School
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
1950 E. Cherokee Road
(209) 467-0283
K-12
Enrollment: 38
319 3rd. Street
(209) 599-0665
K-12th
Enrollment: 68
Oakbrook Private
5 West Swain Road
(209) 478-1455
K-8th
Enrollment: 50
Stockton
Annunciation
Presentation Elementary
1110 N. Lincoln Street
(209) 444-4000
K-8
Enrollment: 293
1635 Benjamin Holt Drive
(209) 472-2140
K-8th
Enrollment: 284
Carden School of Stockton
Samuel Hancock Christian
1200 W. Hammer Lane
(209) 478-8135
K-8th
Enrollment: 80
1610 E. Main Street
(209) 943-0353
K-12
Enrollment: 34
Sierra Christian Elementary
Children’s Home of Stockton
4368 N. Sutter Street
(209) 941-2877
K-8th
Enrollment: 133
430 N. Pilgrim Street
(209) 466-0853
K-12th Enrollment: 108
St. George School
Cragmart Academy
144 W. 5th Street
(209) 463-1540
K-8th
Enrollment: 209
7273 Murray Drive #6
(209) 476-1675
1st-12th Enrollment: 36
St. Gertrude’s School
Inner City Christian Academy
1701 E. Main Street
(209) 941-0601
K-8th
Enrollment: 198
640 N. Center Street
(209)469-0312
K-12
Enrollment: 31
St. Luke’s Catholic Elementary
Life Training Academy
4005 N. Sutter Street
(209) 464-0801
K-8th
Enrollment: 279
7405 Murray Drive
(209)952-9473
K-12th
Enrollment: 89
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St. Mary’s High School
5648 N. El Dorado Street
(209) 957-3340
9th-12th
Enrollment: 1,124
Stockton Baptist
5480 N. Hwy. 99
(209) 931-6101
K-12th
Enrollment: 55
Stockton Christian
9021 N. West Lane
(209) 957-3043
K-12th
Enrollment: 415
Trinity Lutheran
444 N. American Street
(209)464-0895
K-8th
Enrollment: 80
Twin Oaks Academy
8800 Thornton Road
(209) 473-1720
1st-12th
Enrollment: 55
United Christian Schools
915 Rose Marie Lane
(209) 954-7650
9th-12th
Enrollment: 137
United Christian Schools
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
(209) 954-7651
K-8th
Enrollment: 677
Write Start Learning Center
4453 Precissi Lane
(209) 956-5437
K-6th
Enrollment: 109
Tracy
Bella Vista Christian Academy
1635 Chester Dr.
(209) 835-7438
K-4th
Enrollment: 105
Montessori Elementary
100 S. Tracy Blvd.
(209) 833-3458
K-4th
Enrollment: 94
St. Bernard School
165 W. Eaton Ave.
(209) 835-4560
K– 8th
Enrollment: 278
Tracy Seventh-Day Adventist
126 W. 21st Street
(209) 835-6607
K-8th
Enrollment: 51
True Vine Christian Academy
711 W. Carlton
(209) 833-6239
K-5th
Enrollment: 35
Victory Christian Academy
1195 W. 11th Street
(209) 835-8777
K-12th
Enrollment: 43
West Valley Christian Academy
1790 Sequoia Blvd.
(209) 832-4072
K-6th
Enrollment: 360
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Colleges and Universities
California State University
Stanislaus
612 E. Magnolia Ave.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 467-5300
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5151
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95211
(209) 946-2011
Humphrey’s College and
School of Law
6650 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-0800
University of Phoenix
17000 S. Harlan Road
Lathrop, CA 95330
(800) 266-2107
ITT Technical Institute
16916 S. Harlan Road
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-0077
University of San Francisco
5250 Claremont Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-3642
National University
3520 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 475-1400
Andon College
1201 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 462-8777
Lodi Career Center
421 S. Pleasant Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-7616
California Career College
977 W. Center Street, Suite 3
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-1700
MTI Business College
6006 N. El Dorado
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3030
CHDC Employment Training
2895 Teepee Drive
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-7671
National Training Institute
1035 W. Robinhood, Suite 102
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-0900
Heald College, School of Business
1605 E. March Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 477-1114
Woodruff Regional Occupational
302 W. Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 953-4606
Humphreys College
6650 Inglewood Ave.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 478-0800
Worldwide Educational Services
1016 E. Bianchi Road, Suite C6
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 951-1174
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Transportation
In San Joaquin County there are several major freeways that make it
convenient to commute to Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay area
and throughout the county.
Interstate 5 and Highway 99 run parallel north and south making an
easy commute to and from Sacramento. Interstate 205 is a straight
route to the San Francisco Bay Area and smaller highways such as
Highway 12, Highway 4, and Highway 120 gives us access to east
and west locations such as Sonora, Jackson and other historic towns
in the Mother Lode.
Traffic in San Joaquin County is usually very moderate, however
during the winter months fog may cause a slower commute. Traffic
jam hot spots in and around San Joaquin County are Westbound 205
from 7:00-9:00 a.m. and Eastbound 205 from 4:00-6:3 0 p.m.
For day to day road conditions and fog reports you may call the
California Highway Patrol at (209) 943-8600. For other highway
information call 1-800-427-7623.
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Public Transportation
County Area Transit (CAT)
(209) 982-5815 (800) 367-7433
• Provides fixed-route bus service between French Camp, Lathrop, and
Manteca.
Lodi Grapeline
(209) 333-6806
San Joaquin Regional Transit District-SMART
(209) 943-1111 (800) 469-8674
www.sj-smart.com
• SMART provides fixed-route bus service throughout Stockton
• Intercity buses connect Stockton with Lodi, Lathrop, Manteca and Tracy.
• SMART also provides curb-to-curb transportation for disabled Stockton
residents with ADA certification at (209) 948-5566.
Tracy Transit
(209) 831-4287
Amtrak
(209) 946-0517- Stockton Station
(800) 872-7245- Information and Reservations
(800) 523-6590- TTY Equipment
www.amtrak.com
Commute Connection
(800) 527-4273
www.commuteconnection.com
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)
(209) 468-5600 (800) 411-7245
www.acerail.com
• SJRRC operates Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) trains between
Stockton and San Jose.
• Along the 85-mile route from Stockton, ACE stops in Lathrop-Manteca,
Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, Santa
Clara and Dridion station in San Jose.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Lodi DMV
700 E. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(800) 777-0133
Manteca DMV
955 Davis Street
Manteca, Ca 95337
(800) 777-0133
Stockton DMV
710 N. American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(800) 777-0133
Tracy DMV
324 E. Eleventh Street # C
Tracy, CA 95376
(800) 777-0133
Senior Centers
Loel Community Senior Center
105 S Washington Street
Lodi, CA 95240
209-369-1591
Lathrop Senior Center
15707 5th Street
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-1490
Manteca Senior Center
295 Cherry Lane
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 825-2301
Lolly Hansen Senior
Center
375 E. 9 th Street
Tracy, CA 95376
209-831-4230
Ripon Senior Center
433 S. Wilma Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7441
Oak Park Senior Citizens Center
730 E. Fulton
Stockton, CA 95204
209-937-7777
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Hospitals
Lodi
Lodi Memorial Hospital
975 S. Fairmont Ave.
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 334-3411
St. Joseph’s Hospital
1800 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 943-2000
Tracy
Manteca
Doctor’s Hospital
1205 E. North Street
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 823-3111
Sutter-Tracy Community
Hospital
1420 N. Tracy Blvd.
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-1500
Kaiser Permanente
1777 W. Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 825-3500
Stockton
Dameron Hospital
525 Acacia Street
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 944-2000
San Joaquin General Hospital
500 W. Hospital Road
French Camp, CA 95231
(209) 468-6000
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Libraries
Escalon Library
1520 2nd Street at Coley
Escalon, CA (209) 838-2478
Margaret Troke Library
502 W. Benjamin Holt Drive
Stockton, CA (209) 937-7000
Linden Library
19012 E. Main Street
Linden, CA (209) 887-3370
Southeast Library
2326 5. Airport Way
Stockton, CA (209) 937-7700
Lodi Library
201 W. Locust St.
Lodi, CA 95242 (800) 333-5566
Thornton Library
26341 N. Thornton Road
Thornton, CA (209) 794-2621
Manteca Library
320 W. Center Street
Manteca, CA (209) 825-2380
Tracy Library
20 E. Eaton Ave.
Tracy, CA (209) 835-2221
Ripon Library
430 W. Main Street
Ripon, CA (209) 599-3326
Stockton
Central Library
605 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton, CA (209) 937-8221
Fair Oaks Library
2370 E. Main St.
Stockton, CA (209) 937-7100
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Post Offices
Postal Information Line (800) 275-8777
Escalon
1854 Coley Ave.
(209) 838-2334
Stockton
(800) 275-8777
French Camp
315 French Camp Road
(209) 982-0781
Lathrop
7th & K Street
(209) 858-2324
Lodi
120 S. School Street
(800) 275-8777
Manteca
165 N. Maple
(800) 275-8777
Ripon
1275 W. Main Street
(800) 275-8777
Tracy
125 W. 9th Street
(800) 275-8777
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•
Main
4245 West Lane
•
Arch-Airport Station
3131 Arch Road
•
Calaveras Road
1048 W. Robinhood Rd.
•
Delta Station
401 N. San Joaquin St.
•
East Stockton Station
3333 E. Main Street
•
Hammer Ranch Station
7554 Pacific Ave.
•
Homestead Station
1610 S. El Dorado St.
•
Mid-City Station
13 S. Sutter Street
•
Tuxedo Park Station
2616 Pacific Ave.
Newspapers
Lodi News Sentinal
125 N. Church Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 369-2761
www.lodinews.com
Manteca Bulletin
531 E. Yosemite
Manteca, Ca 95336
(209) 239-3531
www.mantecabulletin.com
Ripon Record
130 W. Main Street
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2194
The Record
530 E. Market Street
Stockton, Ca 95202
(209) 943-6397
www.recordnet.com
Tracy Press
145 W. 10th Street
(209) 835-3030
Tracy, CA 95376
www.tracypress.com
Tri-Valley Herald
73 E. 10th Street
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 832-6139
www.trivalleyherald.com
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Culture and Entertainment
The Children‘s Museum
402 W. Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA
(209) 465-4386
Stockton Civic Theatre
2312 Rose Marie Lane
Stockton, CA
(209) 473-2400
The Haggin Museum
1201 N Pershing Avenue
Stockton, CA
(209) 462-4116
Stockton Symphony
(209) 951-0196
Fox Theatre
242 E. Main Street
Stockton, Ca
(209) 464-4369
Stockton Arts Commission
525 N. Center Street
Stockton, CA
(209) 937-7488
Manteca Historical
Society and Museum
600 W Yosemite
Manteca, Ca
(209) 825-3021
Smiler’s Comedy Playhouse
(209) 463-9800
Tracy Historical Museum
2302 Bessie Ave.
Tracy, CA 95376
Kiley’s Dinner Theatre
1030 S. Hutchins St.
Lodi, CA
Lodi Stadium 12 Cinemas
109 N. School Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 339-1900
Royal 4 Stockton
1825 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 462-0700
Marketplace Stadium 10
1321 W. Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-3456
Holiday Cinema 8
6262 West Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 955-5680
Cinemark Tracy Movies 14
3300 N. Naglee Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 833-8890
City Centre Cinemas
222 N. El Dorado
Stockton, CA
(209) 462-6600
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Golf Courses
Public
Escalon Golf Course
17051 S. Escalon Bellota Road
Escalon, CA
(209) 838-1277
Lockeford Springs
16360 N. Hwy. 88
Lodi, CA
(209) 333-6275
French Camp Golf Course
3919 E. French Camp Road
French Camp, CA
(209) 234-3030
Forest Lake Golf Course
2450 E. Woodson Road
Acampo, CA
(209) 369-5451
Manteca Park Golf Course
305 N. Union Road
Manteca, CA
(209) 825-2500
Micke Grove Golf Links
11401 N. Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA
(209) 369-4410
Jack Tone Golf
1500 Ruess Road
Ripon, CA
(209) 599-2973
Swenson Park Golf Course
6803 Alexandria Place
Stockton, CA
(209) 937-7360
Old River Golf Course
18007 N. MacArthur Dr.
Tracy, CA
(209) 830-8585
The Reserve at Spanos Park
6301 W. Eight Mike Road
Stockton, CA
(209) 477-4653
Van Buskirk Park Golf Course
1740 Houston Ave.
Stockton, CA
(209) 937-7357
Private
Elkhorn Country Club
1050 Elkhorn Dr.
Stockton, CA
(209) 477-8896
Woodbridge Country Club
Woodbridge, CA
800 E. Woodbridge Rd.
(209) 334-5454
Brookside Country Club
3603 Saint Andrews Dr.
Stockton, CA
(209)956-6200
Oakmoore Golf Course
3737 N. Wilson Way
Stockton, CA
(209) 943-1933
Spring Creek
16436 Spring Creek Dr.
Ripon, CA
(209) 599-3258
Tracy Country Club
35000 S. Chrisman Road
Tracy, CA
(209) 835-9463
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Major Shopping Centers
Lodi
Lakewood Mall
100 N. Lockeford St.
Lodi, CA
Down Town Lodi
School Street
Lodi, CA
Manteca
Spreckels Shopping Center
Stockton
Lincoln Center
374 Lincoln Center
Stockton, CA
Sherwood Mall
5308 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA
Weberstown Mall
4950 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA
Tracy
Prime Outlets at Tracy
1005 Pescadero Ave.
Tracy, CA
West Valley Mall
3200 N. Naglee Rd.
Tracy, CA
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Special Events
Summer
Spring
Lodi Spring Wine Show
San Joaquin County Fair
Linden Cherry Blossom Festival
Concerts at Victory Park
Stockton Asparagus Festival
All American Birthday Party
4th of July
Waterfest
4th of July at Weber Point
Clements Stampede
Tracy Dry Bean Festival
Lodi Street Faire
Japanese Obon Festival
DeltaFest
Delicato Charity Grape Stomp
Downtown Stockton Street Fair
Blues at Weber Point
Fall
Winter
Blues & Brews at the Waterfront
Lodi Crane Festival
Business Leadership Summit
Festival of Trees
Harvest Festival
Lighted Boat Parade
Lodi Salmon Festival
First Night Stockton
Octoberfest
Stockton Ag Expo
Manteca Pumpkin Fair
Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
Tracy Downtown Wine Stroll
Delta Film Festival - Manteca
Lodi Grape Festival
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Places of Interest
Banner Island
404 W. Fremont Street
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 644-1900
New Home of the Stockton Ports
Also home to the New Stockton
Thunder - ECHL Hockey Team
When completed, Banner Island will boast a 10,000 seat
arena with 24 luxury suites, approximately 400 club seats, a
Members Club lounge, video replay scoreboard, team locker
rooms and offices. A 5,000 seat baseball Stadium, a 200
room hotel with conference center, a 500 plus parking facility and retail locations. The multi-use facility will accommodate a wide range of events and
activities with a total event load anticipated to exceed 100 events per year.
Altamont Raceway and Arena
17001 Midway Road
Tracy, CA 95376
(925) 606-0274
Stockton 99 Speedway
4105 N. Wilson Way
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-9999
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The San Joaquin Delta
1,000 miles of unspoiled waterways, with over 100 waterside
resorts & marina facilities.
Micke Grove Park
(209) 331-7270
This 258-acre park features a five acre Zoo, Japanese Garden, San Joaquin
County Historical Museum, Rides & picnic areas in a beautiful oak grove
setting.
Pixie Woods Park
(209) 937-8206
Visit Stockton’s own fairyland. Take a ride on the Merry-Go-Round, or board
the Pixie Express Train traveling through Indian territory …but keep a look out
for Pirates!!
Oak Park Ice Arena
3545 Alvarado Street
Stockton, CA
(209) 937-7433
Parachute Center
23597 N. Hwy. 99, Acampo, CA
(209) 369-1128
The parachute center, serving the sport since 1964, is one of the largest and
oldest in the United States. Offering a full choice of training programs for the
first timer as well as advanced training and team training. Or take a ride on
one of their vintage aircrafts.
Wine Country
In Lodi you will encounter wineries large and small, brand new and decades
old. The area has dozens of tasting rooms with some offering tours.
In Lockeford visit the Vino Piazza offering over 75
wines at one convenient location.
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Who Pays What
The Buyer generally pays:
One Half (1/2) title insurance policy premiums (CLTA Owners)
Lenders title insurance policy
½ escrow fee*
Insurance as required
Notary fees*
Property tax proration (from date of acquisition)
Special delivery/courier fees, if required
Document preparation fees*
Document recording charges*
Homeowner’s association transfer fee and prorata dues
Home warranty according to contract
Inspection fees according to contract (termite*, roof, property, etc.)
Matters of record against the buyer (tax liens, judgement, etc.) and fees
required to clear them
Lender’s new loan charges* / fees associated with loan (appraisal, credit
report, impounds, tax service, etc.*
ALTA inspection fee / per contract
Other prorations (rents, water, insurance, etc.)
Assumption/change of records fee, for takeover of existing loan
*On certain Government loans, these charges may be specified as seller’s
charges or may not apply
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in San Joaquin County?
The Seller generally pays:
One half (1/2) title insurance policy premiums (CLTA Owners)
Real estate commission
½ escrow fee*
Documentary transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000 of sales price)
Notary fees*
Property tax proration (to date of acquisition)
Special delivery/courier fees, if required
Document preparation fees*
Document recording charges*
Homeowner’s association transfer fee and prorata dues
Home warranty according to contract
Work/repairs required according to contract (termite*, roof, property,
etc.)
Matters of record against the property or seller (loans, tax liens,
judgements, etc.) and fees required to clear them (statement fees,
reconveyance/Trustee fees and pre-payment penalties)
Bonds & assessments according to contract
ALTA inspection fee / per contract
Other prorations (rents, water, insurance, etc.)
*On certain Government loans, these charges may be specified as
seller’s charges or may not apply
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