Stockton

Stockton's location at the head of a navigable channel, approximately 90 miles inland from San Francisco Bay, allows the city to continue to serve as a major shipping point for many of the agricultural and manufactured products of Northern California.

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Rich peat soil and a temperate climate make the area around Stockton one of the richest agricultural and dairy regions in California.  Throughout the 150 years of Stockton's history, almost every major fruit, nut, and field crop has been grown, some with greater success than others.  Current major crops include asparagus, cherries, tomatoes, walnuts, and almonds, plus other smaller-production orchard, row and feed crops.  Grapes amount to 40 percent of the fruit and nut harvest and contribute 18 percent to the county's agricultural dollar.  Prize-winning wines are produced from vineyards north of Stockton, contributing to the international reputation of fine quality California wines.

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Aerial ChannelThe legendary Delta created by the confluence of several rivers and man-made channels, includes 1,000 miles of waterways and defines Stockton's geography.  Wildlife, irrigation, transportation, and recreation all owe their success to the muddy waters of the San Joaquin Delta.  Stockton and environs have long been known in the entertainment industry as location-rich.

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Stockton has been culturally and ethnically diverse since its beginning as a muddy-street gold-rush camp.  Today's diversity is reflected in Stockton street names, many ethnic festivals, architecture, and the faces and heritage of its citizens.