Happy first day of March Madness, everyone. Today’s news and notes section includes the plight of Fresh & Easy– the neighborhood grocery store that was slated to open in Stockton, San Joaquin County’s 2013 health rankings, and Pacific’s return to the big dance. Continue reading
In my last post, I discussed how moving to the West Coast Conference (WCC) is a great move for UOP, particularly the men’s basketball team. The WCC is stronger in basketball, has more national exposure, and provides more geographic rivalries for the Tigers than the Big West. And while this move helps UOP take the next step in college athletics, it also presents the city of Stockton with a tremendous opportunity: Hosting the WCC men’s basketball conference tournament. Hosting an event of this magnitude would bring in sorely needed revenue from the fans and personnel of the WCC’s other nine teams as well as exposure on the national stage from ESPN. Continue reading
