Features

The House That Shelby Built

Shelby Young is a dynamic leader who could be at the helm of any nonprofit. But, most appropriately, she is with Lodi House, the women and children shelter she helped to found in 1999.

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Best Of 2023

Another year, another list. Curious who won? Read the annual San Joaquin Magazine Best Of feature to find out! BY

SAN JOAQUIN MAGAZINE TEAM

Abundance

Instead of asking what can you grow in San Joaquin County, it may be easier to ask what can’t you grow? The agricultural hub has long been associated with fruitful harvests, ranging from wine grapes and cattle to nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

BY NORA HESTON TARTE

THE SECRET TO PHO?

It was a long-time dream for brothers Steven and Rome Vo to own a pho restaurant. After years of working in the restaurant industry as dish washers, table waiters, and chefs, they were ready to step out on their own and open Pho Island in June of 2022.

BY SARAH STEFFENS