Planada

Katie Bass loves what she does and endures the long hours and unusual circumstances for the rewards it gives. Mrs. Bass is the owner and pharmacist in charge at San Joaquin Drug, Planada's only drugstore. She grew up around pharmacies and says the job is a good fit with her career aspirations. Dr. Bass, 33, was…

It took a village. After eight long years of hard work, residents in the Planada community can rejoice in successfully securing a $2.4-million grant from…

A colorful fiesta danced down Sutter Street in Planada last Saturday as part of the town’s annual Community Day Celebration. Spanish music…

Pizza Factory of Le Grand’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration last Sunday brought in more than 150 people, including professional boxing cutman, and “Creed” actor Jacob “Stitch” Duran, who grew up in Planada. The event featured performances by Planada Elementary Folklorico Dancers, Mariachis, face painting, and even a mechanical bull. “We are…

For more than 100 years, the unincorporated town of Planada has been proudly celebrating its community with a festival called Planada Community Day. The…