Looking for ways to explore Northern California on a budget? Here’s a list of a few of our favorite free things to do: 🚙 Drive the Avenue of the Giants in Redwood Coast 🌲 Bask in the big trees at Redwood National and State Parks (NPS) 🌉 Cross the Sundial Bridge in Visit Redding 🚃 See cable cars up close in San Francisco | The Official Guide 🥠 Snack on fortune cookie samples in San Francisco 🛕 Meditate at a Buddhist temple in Visit Stockton 🦋 See thousands of butterflies at Pacific Grove M

Business owners in downtown Stockton say paid parking is driving away customers and making it harder for employees to work. | ABC10

Stockton may soon bring new life to its long-vacant Teen Impact Center downtown. | ABC10

Stockton city leaders are studying the possibility of launching safe camping and safe parking programs to help address homelessness. | ABC10

34 reactions | Stockton is home to some of the deepest Filipino history in California — coined "Little Manila," it became a haven for Filipino immigrants and workers. #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth  PBS KVIE | The California Endowment | Facebook

11K views · 218 reactions | So much happening in downtown Stockton!  Watch this Positively Stockton clip of co-owner Gianna Vicari, as she explains the rich history of Trail Coffee Roasters and its space on the corner of California & Main streets. #visitstockton #stocktontrue | Visit Stockton | Facebook