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Visit CA Delta The California Delta is a hop, skip, and jump away from the San Francisco Bay, Sacramento, and Stockton areas. Come out and play!. Department of Commerce.

Visit CA Delta is a partnership of Delta businesses, Chambers of Commerce, Visitor Bureaus, and locals seeking to spread awareness of the California Delta as a world-class tourism destination and as a place for people, homes, and businesses, filled with human history, cultural richness, and diversity. Funding for the development of the marketing plan and website was provided through a Local Assis

tance Grant from the Economic Development Administration, a bureau of the U.S. The grant was administered by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, in collaboration with the Delta Protection Commission. Please read our Social Media Guidelines: https://visitcadelta.com/social-media-guidelines

The Mural of the Story: Heritage and Hope Found on Walls Across the DeltaWhen we think about the beauty of the Delta, it...
18/05/2022

The Mural of the Story: Heritage and Hope Found on Walls Across the Delta

When we think about the beauty of the Delta, its rich history, bountiful wildlife, and peaceful, glowing sunsets come easily to mind, but there is yet another kind of beauty to be found here. Peppered throughout the Delta are many beautiful murals showcasing everything from the region’s historic buildings and landmarks to its modern contributions to the diverse population of California.

In recent years, downtown Stockton has become the home of several beautiful murals commemorating the city’s history and culture. A psychedelic image painted by Carlos Marquez drawing inspiration from the traditional art of Mexico decorates the city’s Mexican Heritage Center at 111 S. Sutter St., and just down the road at 20 N. Sutter St., Anthony Padilla’s “Musical Legacy of Dave Brubeck” pays tribute to the jazz legend who got his start at the University of the Pacific. Highlighting the strong sense of hope and community held by the Stockton community, “Plant the Seed,” a symbolic image by Kia Duras-Carter, can be found at 216 N. California Street. “Basant (Spring),” a pastel-colored image by Sunroop Kaur of a masked man and woman reaching out to each other in front of a backdrop of blooming flowers and Indian architectural arches, is painted on the side of a building at 734 E. Main St. About the mural, which she painted as part of California’s “Your Actions Save Lives” campaign to encourage COVID-19 safety protocols, Kaur says that the flowers represent “the blooming after a long winter,” and that the two figures show the “universal longing that we felt for our loved ones where…we want to be close to them. We want to be near them, but we can’t.”

Of course, no conversation about visual art in the Delta would be complete without mention of Marty Stanley. Having grown up in Isleton since the age of 3, Stanley graduated from Rio Vista High School in 1973 and soon after set up his first art studio in a café in Isleton’s Chinese Historic District. He went on to become the owner of the Levee Gallery in Walnut Grove, where he displayed many of his vividly painted local landscapes. Not to be limited to just galleries, however, he painted the Walnut Grove mural, “Boon Dox Botel” on River Road. This mural shows a lush riverside scene with boats tied up alongside a restored version of the Walnut Grove Hotel, which was built in 1868. Another mural painted by Stanley, “Mt. Diablo Sunset,” can be found just outside the Delta region in midtown Sacramento at 2220 J Street. (Pictured below)

Elsewhere in the Delta, a mural by Javier Rocabado honoring our nation’s veterans can be seen at the Antioch Veterans Memorial near the Antioch Marina, and a very photographable mural by Lorin Baeta that stands at 225 Oak St. in Brentwood incorporates multiple sets of butterfly, dragonfly, and bird wings with images of local agricultural products taking the place of the usual feathers and spots.

Indeed, to find beauty in the Delta, you don’t need to make your way out to its fields and waterways; even on the streets in towns and city centers, all you need to do is look around you!
Excerpt from the Spring 2022 Delta Voice. Courtesy of the Delta Protection Commission.

View the murals and learn more about the artists:

Stockton Murals
www.visitstockton.org/stockton-art-trail

Sacramento and Walnut Grove Murals
www.martystanley.com/california-delta

Brentwood Mural
www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/11/15/around-east-county-new-downtown-brentwood-mural-completed

Antioch Mural
www.javierarts.com/veterans-memorial

Read the full issue of Delta Voice here:https://delta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Delta-Voice-Spring-2022-508.pdf

There are so many reasons to  . This burrito is just one of them. 🤤Make a day of eating burritos and exploring river tow...
16/05/2022

There are so many reasons to . This burrito is just one of them. 🤤

Make a day of eating burritos and exploring river towns - by car or by boat! Check out www.visitcadelta.com for things to do and places to be.

Have you seen our big, beautiful Breakfast Burrito at The Island Bar & Grill?

This beast is enough to keep even the hungriest of wake surfers full. YUM!

It may be getting warmer, but the swift-moving waters in the Delta are still ❄️ coooold ❄️ which can make a fall into th...
12/05/2022

It may be getting warmer, but the swift-moving waters in the Delta are still ❄️ coooold ❄️ which can make a fall into the water that much more dangerous. Have fun out there and be safe!

Wearing a life jacket while fishing is reel important. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing

It's our favorite time of year! Asparagus ice cream time!🍦 Get outside this weekend for one of the most beloved and well...
04/05/2022

It's our favorite time of year! Asparagus ice cream time!🍦

Get outside this weekend for one of the most beloved and well known events in the Delta. The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival has something for everyone (even if you don't like asparagus ice cream...).

We love enjoying a fresh order of Deep Fried Asparagus while watching Country concert on the main stage. What’s your reason for coming to the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival?

🎡 Carnival
🛻 Monster truck rides
🎶 Live concerts
🍻 Ice Cold adult beverages
🐮 Petting Zoo
🤹🏼 FREE kids zone
🍦 Asparagus Ice Cream
🏎 Racecar display
⛳️ Golf putt putt challenge 
🥧🌮🌯🥨 Delicious food
🛍 Vendors - arts & crafts, small & commercial business

Save time ⏰ and money 💰 by purchasing your discounted admission tickets and unlimited carnival ride wristband to the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival May 6-8 at ANY Save Mart location.

👱🏽‍♂️Adult General Admission - $17 ($3 savings)
👧🏻👵🏻Child/Senior/Military - $13 ($2 saving)
🎠🎢Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband - $20 ($10 savings)

For Festival hours & details visit sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net

There's nothing like an Opening Day on the Delta party! Don't miss this one!
22/04/2022

There's nothing like an Opening Day on the Delta party! Don't miss this one!

‼ This Saturday ‼ OPENING DAY PARADE ‼
Enter your Boat for Prizes and Awards!
Parade starts at 12:00 Noon at the Yacht Club docks
~~ From San Joaquin Yacht Club clockwise around Bethel Island ~~
For more information or to enter your boat
Contact: Fleet Captain Sherry Hoctor
[email protected] or925-766-0690
Dinner and Awards 5:00 pm‼
Viewing Locations: Rusty Porthole ~ Sugar Barge ~ San Joaquin Yacht Club
ALL FLOATING CRAFT WELCOME
No Registration Fee
INCLUDING CLASSICS, SMALL CRAFT, PERSONAL WATER CRAFT AND DINGHIES
Parade starts at San Joaquin Yacht Club
Located at 550 Riverview Road, Bethel Island, CA
Ciudad MX will be selling their delicious tacos etc. at SJYC on Opening Day ( 4:30pm - 6pm ) after the boats return from touring around Bethel Island. ALL WELCOME to join the parade, for dinner, awards, cocktails and dancing ( Live Band 3pm - ?? )

What are you doing this weekend in the Delta?Explore your options at www.VisitCADelta.com
15/04/2022

What are you doing this weekend in the Delta?

Explore your options at www.VisitCADelta.com

Getting ready to take the boat ⛵ out in the Delta for some fun in the sun ☀️ on these warm spring days? Download the Boa...
08/04/2022

Getting ready to take the boat ⛵ out in the Delta for some fun in the sun ☀️ on these warm spring days? Download the Boat CA app for marina, fuel, restroom, and pumpout locations. Stay safe out there and have a blast!

Boating facility locations are now at your fingertips. Download the Boat CA app today at BoatCalifornia.com

Welcome to Discovery BayIf you look at an overhead map of the California Delta, you may notice an area just south of Bac...
05/04/2022

Welcome to Discovery Bay

If you look at an overhead map of the California Delta, you may notice an area just south of Bacon Island that looks a little unusual. Once a segment of a large agricultural tract that produced staple crops such as potatoes, barley, onions, and beans, the Town of Discovery Bay covers approximately seven square miles of land centered around a dense cluster of docks and piers. It is technically defined as a Community Services District and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of five elected officials, similar to a city council, including a President and Vice President. The Board oversees matters related to water and sewer services, recreation, and landscaping, while all other services are handled by Contra Costa County. Today, the District boasts over 5,500 homes, a country club, a thriving boating community, and more.

Planning began in 1964 for a recreational community of bays on what was then known in the area as the Byron Tract. During its construction, the development went through several years of contractual difficulties, but lots finally opened for sale in October 1970, with sales and home construction continuing for the next 11 years before the grand opening of the Discovery Bay Marina on July 4, 1981. In 2013, the Delta’s very first lighthouse, a donation from Discovery Bay residents Ed and Jean Stewart, was constructed on Indian Slough. Boats docked in the marina enjoy access to over 1100 miles of waterways within the Delta, and it is also possible to reach the Pacific Ocean through the San Francisco Bay, which means a journey that begins in the waters of Discovery Bay can reach virtually anywhere in the world. More than 15,000 people call Discovery Bay home, and its recreational opportunities and evolving urban amenities make it a central hub of tourism for the California Delta.

“I would not leave Discovery Bay unless I was leaving California entirely,” says Kevin Graves, current president of the Town of Discovery Bay Board of Directors, “We are a caring community that works hard to meld our varied interests into one.” Graves moved to Discovery Bay in 1994, when the town was populated largely by retirees and part-time residents. It was so small it had no traffic signals or grocery stores, and residents had to drive to neighboring Brentwood to address most of their needs. Today, he describes a quickly developing community with great schools, a number of social hubs, and an increasing number of permanent residents.

One of those permanent residents, Sam Arditi, says, “Did you ever hear the expression, ‘work hard and play hard’? That describes Discovery Bay the best.” He goes on to describe the convenience of living so close to large employers in tech and other industries in the San Francisco Bay area and emphasizes that Discovery Bay is home to a number of great restaurants and readily available recreational facilities including watercraft rentals, dirt bike trails, and a dog park.

The Discovery Bay Yacht Club is central to the area’s boating community. Members enjoy live music, holiday parties, weekly game nights, small boat cruises to local clubs and restaurants, and more. The Club also organizes annual Opening Day and Christmas boat parades that are open to the general public.

So what’s the best way to visit this unique maritime destination in the Delta, given all that it has to offer? The answer is simple: “Start your visit in the marina,” says Arditi, “and walk all the way to the lighthouse.”

Sidebar: A Lighthouse in the Delta?
Discovery Bay is the first community in the Delta to boast a lighthouse. The 10,000-pound structure was completed in 2013, thanks to residents Ed and Jean Stewart and Reclamation District 800. You can discover the lighthouse on the levee near the Discovery Bay marina.

Photos are courtesy of Discovery Bay Studios

Article courtesy of the Delta Protection Commission, Winter 2022 Issue of Delta Voice (https://delta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Delta-Voice-Winter-2022-508.pdf)

Imagine when the great steamers chugged through the Delta waterways starting in the mid 1800s and hear the story of how ...
04/04/2022

Imagine when the great steamers chugged through the Delta waterways starting in the mid 1800s and hear the story of how Sacramento's now beloved Delta King was almost lost to time.

https://youtu.be/pEKRZSOQ1rs

The Delta King is a 285-foot-long sternwheel steamboat and the sister ship of the Delta Queen, built in Scotland and California for the California Transporta...

Learn about a day in the life of a Delta Harbor Master! Meet Eric Chu from Delta Bay Marina in Isleton on the NEW Docksi...
03/04/2022

Learn about a day in the life of a Delta Harbor Master! Meet Eric Chu from Delta Bay Marina in Isleton on the NEW Dockside podcast!

Ahoy! Want to know what a day in the life of a harbormaster is like? In collaboration with the California Coastal Commission and the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, we are proud to present our new podcast, DOCKSIDE! https://dockside.podbean.com/

Special thanks to Essex Marina City Club Marina del Rey, BrisbaneMarina and Delta Bay Marina

The California Coast
San Francisco Estuary Partnership

01/04/2022

Since the Delta is clearly the #1 top most bestest tourist destination in California (and the world probably), we have decided to change its name to Alpha.


..and happy April 1st!

This Tuesday, March 22, join the River Cats president Chip Maxson and Sacramento Historical Society in an event to showc...
21/03/2022

This Tuesday, March 22, join the River Cats president Chip Maxson and Sacramento Historical Society in an event to showcase the history and impact of the team on the region. Since 2000, the River Cats have rejuvenated baseball in the region after the loss of the Sacramento Solons in the 1970s. Register for the in-person meeting or attend by Zoom: www.sachistoricalsociety.org/events

Explore more of the history of baseball in the Delta in the Summer 2021 Issue of : www.delta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer_2021_Web-red-sz-508.pdf

⭐ People of the Delta: Demi Stewart, Bridge Tender ⭐The Delta is full of contradictions, timeless quiet sloughs, picture...
09/03/2022

⭐ People of the Delta: Demi Stewart, Bridge Tender ⭐

The Delta is full of contradictions, timeless quiet sloughs, picturesque farms, historic towns, and shops blending seamlessly with up-to-the-minute styles of sleek late-model ski boats and sea kayaks, tiny houses, and high-tech ag machinery. Its history of both innovation and tradition has ebbed and flowed much like the tide, carried down over generations. The innovations of yesterday become the beloved traditions of today.

The nine movable bridges of the Delta are a great example because after almost 100 years for some of them, they still literally provide a bridge from the past to the present. Wonders of engineering in their time that connected the region and brought economic, social, and cultural growth, they soldier on today, majestically pivoting or rising, alternately allowing cars and trucks to pass safely over the water, or boats on the water to pass safely up or down-river on the water highways.

The bridges may seem to move mysteriously on their own at the hail, but up on the levee in the bridge house there is a bridge tender at every one of these movable bridges, operating the equipment that moves the bridge and ensuring public safety during the process.

And who are the bridge tenders? If you’re passing through Isleton heading home from work in Rio Vista, as you sit in your car waiting for the bridge to return to the closed position, open your window, wave toward the bridge house and you might meet Demi Stewart!

Demi came to bridge tending after many years farming in Solano county, and helping to run a family business producing California native grasses for large-scale erosion control and habitat restoration. It’s not easy to get a job bridge tending – for one thing, there are only a handful of positions and the people who come to it stay. But her experience with heavy equipment as a farmer was a plus and she knew other bridge tenders, so had a good idea what it took to do the job. Demi landed the job about five years ago and is now full-time. It’s not for everyone – bridge tending is a solitary job, like night watchman, fire lookout, lighthouse keeper. But she says, “You can have more contact with people if you want to.”

With hours of enforced downtime at work, folks in these jobs take up a hobby – the old-timers carved wood duck decoys, for example. Demi recognized the unique perspective from the bridge – “there are beautiful things to see out here,” she observes. So she took up photography during the long stretches of time when there’s no need to operate the bridge, snapping photos with her cell phone. With time and practice she improved, attracting the notice of the late, much-beloved Delta photographer Michael Pieretti, who mentored and encouraged her after seeing her work on Facebook. And about a year and a half ago her kids surprised her with a camera.

Demi sees herself as a sort of goodwill ambassador for the Delta and the bridges, ringing the bell for any kids onboard or sometimes snapping a photo for boaters as they pass. She’ll often step outside the bridge house while she’s operating the bridge, to make extra sure everything is safe. She’s known for her cheerful attitude and gets lots of “honk hugs” from friendly - if often anonymous - truckers and an early morning black SUV.

When longtime family friend Don Wisdom started the Delta News page a few years ago, Demi, who is also a site administrator, began sharing her photos there. People are increasingly buying her images, which she appreciates. But she sees her photos as windows on the Delta that allow people to see what she sees - and come to feel what she feels about the region. “The more that you can draw people into the beauty of the place, the more they want to get to know it, love it, protect it,” she says. People who may have moved away from the Delta, or perhaps are confined in a care home and can’t see for themselves, love her steady stream of new photos, and she’s only too happy to share them. “I’m paid in sunrises and sunsets.”

Shared from the Summer 2020 issue of

The Annual Delta Blues Festival is here! This year's lineup at the historic El Campanil Theatre (b. 1928) in Antioch inc...
04/03/2022

The Annual Delta Blues Festival is here! This year's lineup at the historic El Campanil Theatre (b. 1928) in Antioch includes Chris Cain and Sue Foley. All proceeds from the concert go to music scholarships for students in the community.

Get your tickets now! www.deltabluesfestival.net

Each year, Free Museum Day draws thousands of Sacramento County area residents and visitors to local museums to experien...
01/03/2022

Each year, Free Museum Day draws thousands of Sacramento County area residents and visitors to local museums to experience the fascinating art, culture, and history of the region.

Delta Museums include the Locke Boarding House Museum and the Sacramento Regional Fire Museum in West Sacramento as well as many museums that share the region's history such as the State Indian Museum, California Agriculture Museum, and more!

Free Museum Weekend is back for 2022 as Free Museum Weekend! Tickets must be reserved and capacities are limited by museum. Tickets are going fast so head on over to our website and get yours before they are gone. Once capacity for each museum is sold out normal museum admission rates will apply.

Sacmuseums.org/free-museum-weekend and link in bio!

Locke isn't just a quaint town worthy of an Insta backdrop.... It is a fascinating place with a rich history and it's ve...
19/02/2022

Locke isn't just a quaint town worthy of an Insta backdrop.... It is a fascinating place with a rich history and it's very own stories to share!

DOCENT LED TOURS OF HISTORIC LOCKE, CA

Bring your family, friends and your camera and enjoy the picturesque and historic town of Locke - The largest, most complete example of a rural agricultural Chinese American community in the United States.

Docent led walking tours of historic Locke are available to the public on Saturdays, and Sundays. Tours begin at 11:00AM.

The tours are conducted for groups only and a minimum of ten people is required. Reservations are a must.

Other days are available for group tours upon request. Chinese language tours are available and student tours are welcome.

To schedule a tour, or for more information, please contact the Locke Foundation at 916-776-1661, 916-776-1828, or [email protected].

Cost: $5 per visitor or $3 per student or senior (62 or older).

Tours Presented by THE LOCKE FOUNDATION

http://www.locke-foundation.org/?np=true

While the wintering Sandhill Cranes get a lot of attention in the Delta, waterfowl are abundant and a vital part of the ...
15/02/2022

While the wintering Sandhill Cranes get a lot of attention in the Delta, waterfowl are abundant and a vital part of the Delta ecosystem. They are also central to two very popular recreational activities in our region: birding and hunting.

Can you get all your 🦆's in a row and name the species below?

A SPAM festival in Isleton??? Yes! This festival's unique history stemmed from a flood and has now become an annual cele...
03/02/2022

A SPAM festival in Isleton??? Yes! This festival's unique history stemmed from a flood and has now become an annual celebration for the community and visitors alike. Join in on the fun with dishes to taste, cooking contests, and plenty of games for the whole family! Check it out this Saturday, 2/5.

Learn more at www.visitcadelta.com/calendar/23rd-annual-spam-festival

22nd annual Isleton Spam Festival celebrated on Presidents' Day weekend Sunday each year.

The Delta is full of unique and varied bridges connecting the 52 islands that make up the area. These bridges are an imp...
02/02/2022

The Delta is full of unique and varied bridges connecting the 52 islands that make up the area. These bridges are an important part of our infrastructure as they connect the Delta's communities. Plus, they make for fun adventures in sightseeing! Winter in the Delta is a great time of year to go for a drive and see the bridges against the backdrop of flowing waterways.

Which is your favorite bridge? Comment below!

Explore the Delta's bridges at visitcadelta.com/stories/delta-bridges

This is a fantastic time to enjoy some hiking in the Delta. With our cool mild winters, enjoying the outdoors is easy wi...
13/01/2022

This is a fantastic time to enjoy some hiking in the Delta. With our cool mild winters, enjoying the outdoors is easy with many trails to choose from - like the historic Delta de Anza Regional Trail which runs through Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley along the Carquinez Strait or the many trails that wind their way through Cosumnes River Preserve.

There are plenty of trails throughout the Delta to enjoy. Find your perfect trail at www.visitcadelta.com/what-to-do/hiking

What's your favorite trail in the Delta?

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Wine grapes came to the Delta during the Gold Rush and defied the odds through the Prohibition Era. Now a booming wine r...
05/01/2022

Wine grapes came to the Delta during the Gold Rush and defied the odds through the Prohibition Era. Now a booming wine region, you can sip and savor your way from Lodi to Clarksburg - just one of many activities you can enjoy in the Delta all year long!

Learn more and discover your new favorite Delta wine or tasting room at www.visitcadelta.com/eat-and-drink/wineries-and-wine-tasting!

Did you know the Delta is a premier spot for bird watching in the winter? Sandhill Cranes are just one of many magnifice...
29/12/2021

Did you know the Delta is a premier spot for bird watching in the winter? Sandhill Cranes are just one of many magnificent species to see in the Delta. These migratory birds only pass through the Delta in winter, so don’t miss the chance to see them! You can view these 4ft-tall cranes at various locations such as Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, Cosumnes River Preserve, and off Staten Island Road near Walnut Grove (please be respectful of farm traffic and private lands).

California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers guided tours in January and February, but they fill up fast! Visit
wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/3/Crane-Tour to register.

Explore other great birding locations, events, and activities at visitcadelta.com/what-to-do/bird-watching



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Celebrate small businesses this holiday season! ☃️🎄 ❄️ 40 Main Art Gallery is hosting a holiday shopping 🎁 and merriment...
14/12/2021

Celebrate small businesses this holiday season! ☃️🎄 ❄️ 40 Main Art Gallery is hosting a holiday shopping 🎁 and merriment event this Saturday in Isleton.

Restaurants, drinking establishments, vintage shops, the Isleton Museum (Isleton Brannan-Andrus Historical Society), and the Isleton Chamber of Commerce will all be open. Local businesses will offer great gifts, and there will be music 🎸 and refreshments 🥂!

🌟 Join in the spirit from 2 PM to 6 PM on December 18! 🌟

Visit Isleton: https://visitcadelta.com/stories/delta-narratives/legacy-communities/isleton

Join in on the holiday activities in the Delta this Saturday! There are lighted boat parades in Discovery Bay and Bethel...
09/12/2021

Join in on the holiday activities in the Delta this Saturday! There are lighted boat parades in Discovery Bay and Bethel Island, holiday markets in Locke and West Sacramento, and a tree lighting ceremony in Isleton. 🎄

Check out the holiday calendar for more info: https://visitcadelta.com/calendar/category/holidays

Do you know of any other events? Post them in the comments!

This is your time to shine! 🤩 We can't wait to see all of your photo submissions to the 1st Annual Greater Delta Photo C...
06/12/2021

This is your time to shine! 🤩

We can't wait to see all of your photo submissions to the 1st Annual Greater Delta Photo Contest, hosted by the Rio Vista Beacon Newspaper! Do you have a cute critter snapshot or a spectacular sunset to share? Maybe you captured the perfect shot of your favorite Delta bridge, or prefer black and white photos as a mood.

Nominations and round 1 voting is open. Vote daily through December 31!

Nominations and voting open through December 31st.

Take Me Out to the Delta: America’s National Pastime in the Heart of CaliforniaThe creation of baseball is a complicated...
15/10/2021

Take Me Out to the Delta: America’s National Pastime in the Heart of California

The creation of baseball is a complicated subject. According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, various versions of the game have been played on American soil since the 1700s. Initially based on the games of cricket and rounders from the British Isles, every town and community in America had its own rules and traditions. Eventually, the style of play established in New York gradually began to win out over the versions played in other places. Unique to the New York version was a foul territory and the rule that players had to stick to the basepaths when running.

As settlers, gold miners, and others arrived in California from the east during the 1800s, baseball came too and quickly became a popular pastime in the state’s small towns. This was especially true in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, where communities along the rivers organized games in open fields long before community parks or stadiums were established.

Some of the earliest teams in the west originated in the Delta region. A baseball team from Stockton won the California Independent League championship in 1888, the same year a reporter from San Francisco named Ernest Thayer penned a now-famous poem called “Casey at the Bat.” It’s believed the Stockton team was the inspiration for the team in Thayer’s poem, the Mudville Nine. Mudville is a purported nickname for Stockton.

True professional baseball in the region came with the creation of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) in 1903. The original PCL charter included the San Francisco Seals, the Oakland Oaks, the Seattle Indians, the Portland Beavers, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Sacramento Senators. While Sacramento is the only city of the original charter cities to still have a minor league team, its team experienced various moves and name changes throughout its history, including the name Sacramento Solons. While Sacramento lost the Solons in the 1970s, the Sacramento Rivercats moved to West Sacramento from Vancouver, British Columbia in 2000.

Today, the Stockton Ports and the Sacramento Rivercats continue to offer baseball in the Delta. The Rivercats are the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants and play in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Park along the Sacramento River. The Stockton Ports are a Single-A affiliate of the Oakland A’s and play at Banner Island Ballpark on the waterfront in downtown Stockton. We can’t think of two better places to be during warm summer evenings in the Delta,
enjoying America’s pastime.

Sacramento Rivercats
www.milb.com/sacramento
Sutter Health Park
400 Ballpark Dr, West Sacramento

Stockton Ports
www.milb.com/stockton
Banner Island Ballpark
404 W Fremont St, Stockton

Reprinted from the Summer 2021 issue of http://delta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer_2021_Web-red-sz-508.pdf

Whether you are setting sail or hitting the road, this is a great time to experience all that the Delta has to offer. Ch...
04/10/2021

Whether you are setting sail or hitting the road, this is a great time to experience all that the Delta has to offer. Check out the just dropped New York Times article below for some inspiration on where to go, and some history and background on the Delta to make your trip more meaningful.

P.S. Shout-out to all locations mentioned - many are winners!

The sprawling 1,250-square-mile system of water and farmland in Northern California is a four-season destination for watersport fans and home to many riverbank communities.

Our heart goes out to the Giusti's family and staff. We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the devastating fire...
13/09/2021

Our heart goes out to the Giusti's family and staff. We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the devastating fire last week that destroyed the building. Giusti's has been a family business in the Delta for more than 100 years, a regular Best of the Delta winner favorited by locals and visitors, and a beloved community gathering place.

https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/fire-historic-giustis-walnut-grove-restaurant-16449611.php

The exterior of Giusti's in Walnut Grove, prior to a fire that burned down the building Thursday.R L. / Yelp This story originally appeared on KCRA. WALNUT GROVE, Calif. — A fire in Walnut Grove on Thursday caused devastating damage to the landmark Giusti’s Place restaurant. The kitchen fire eru...

Let's show that 😍   😍 and get out there on Saturday, September 18! There are several locations in the Delta where you ca...
31/08/2021

Let's show that 😍 😍 and get out there on Saturday, September 18! There are several locations in the Delta where you can volunteer for the Delta Waterway Cleanup. The cleanup is part of California Coastal Cleanup Day - the state's largest volunteer event of the year!

For Delta locations and registration, visit www.delta.ca.gov/cleanup.

Have you signed up yet?

👉 www.delta.ca.gov/cleanup

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