Stockton cooling centers open during triple-digit temperatures

Angelaydet Rocha, The Record
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As triple-digit temperatures creep into the San Joaquin Valley, staying hydrated and taking shelter in a cool area is key to avoiding any heat-related illness.

Stockton will provide four air-conditioned cooling zones “due to extremely high forecasted temperatures,” Friday through Monday.

“On days with high temperatures, please remember to take precautions. Stay indoors, keep physical activity to a minimum, drink plenty of water, and monitor those who are sensitive to the negative impacts of heat, including elderly, children, those who are ill, and pets," city officials stated in a news release.

Water will be provided at the cooling centers.

Support animals will be the only animals allowed at the cooling centers. They must be on a leash or carrier, city spokesperson Connie Cochran said.

Community members are encouraged to bring their electronic devices, books, and games to enjoy while at the cooling zones, as sports courts and equipment may be in use for scheduled activities, according to city officials.

Stockton cooling zones

Fay Villa, left, Al Clark, Gloria Lassiter and Donnie Hale, Sr. seek refuge from triple-digit temperatures at the cooling zone at the Taft Community Center in south Stockton on Tuesday, August, 16, 2022. CLIFFORD OTO/THE STOCKTON RECORD
Fay Villa, left, Al Clark, Gloria Lassiter and Donnie Hale, Sr. seek refuge from triple-digit temperatures at the cooling zone at the Taft Community Center in south Stockton on Tuesday, August, 16, 2022. CLIFFORD OTO/THE STOCKTON RECORD

  • Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Ave.

  • Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.

  • Seifert Community Center, 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive

  • Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

Stockton location hours:

Friday, July 14 

Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (all locations)

  • Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Ave.

  • Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.

  • Seifert Community Center, 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive

  • Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

Saturday, July 15  

Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (all locations)

  • Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Ave.

  • Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.

  • Seifert Community Center, 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive

  • Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

Sunday, July 16  

Open 2-8 p.m.

  • Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Ave.

  • Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.

Closed

  • Seifert Community Center, 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive

  • Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

Monday, July 17 

Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (all locations)

  • Arnold Rue Community Center, 5758 Lorraine Ave.

  • Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.

  • Seifert Community Center, 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive

  • Van Buskirk Community Center, 734 Houston Ave.

San Joaquin County cooling zones

From left, Lee Vurn Jones, Herbert Martin, Joe Warren, Joe Kelly and Thaddeus Bush play dominoes at the Taft Community Center, which is designated as a "cool zone" in south Stockton.
From left, Lee Vurn Jones, Herbert Martin, Joe Warren, Joe Kelly and Thaddeus Bush play dominoes at the Taft Community Center, which is designated as a "cool zone" in south Stockton.

Escalon

Escalon Community Center

  • 1055 Escalon Ave.

  • 12-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Lathrop

Lathrop Police Department

  • 940 River Islands Parkway

  • 12-7 p.m. Friday

Lathrop Generations Center

  • 450 Spartan Way

  • 12-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Cooling zones in Lathrop will be closed if no one arrives by 6 p.m.

Tracy

Larch Clover Community Center

  • 11157 W. Larch Rd.

  • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Tracy Transit Center

  • 50 E. 6th St.

  • 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday

  • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday

West Valley Mall

  • 3200 N. Naglee Rd

  • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday

  • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday

Lolly Hansen Senior Center

  • 375 E. 9th St.

  • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Tracy Branch Library  

  • 20 E. Eaton Ave.

  • 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday

  • 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday

  • 1-6 p.m. Wednesday

  • 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday

  • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday

  • 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Free Tracer Fixed route bus rides are offered on days over 100 degrees.

For more information about extreme heat safety, visit the county's emergency website.

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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