A community that thrives is one that supports each other. The Tracy Chamber of Commerce is essentially a network of local businesses. It is a powerful force that can help shape the future of business for the better. Facing financial hardships, 2020 put small businesses in innovation-, vulner… Read more

Greetings. Celebrate Tracy is back, and we’re excited to share it with you. Read more

Animal Rescue of Tracy brought into Rescue over 650 cats and dogs during calendar year 2020. This is the greatest number of cats and dogs rescued by ART during the 17 years it has been a 501(c)(3) non-profit Rescue. Read more

Doing “Whatever It Takes” for our children and families took a whole new meaning for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy during the pandemic. Just as many other organizations in Tracy who provide direct services to families, we found the only way we could continue carrying out our mission wa… Read more

Even though I am a real estate broker and business owner, I am first a wife and mother. On March 13, 2020, I was in “mom-mode” at the seamstress getting last-minute alterations to my daughter Ally’s senior prom dress, which was scheduled for the next day, Saturday March 14, 2020. A milestone… Read more

You may know the Tracy Friends of the Library as the organization that runs the book sale at the Tracy Branch Library. The book sale is probably what we are best known for and brings in about 80% of our annual fundraising, thanks to the support of our community. Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic that finally is winding down wasn’t the only influenza-related pandemic that had faced Tracyites over the years. Read more

There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic hit our community hard over the last year. Parks and Recreation relies heavily on in-person services which was greatly impacted. We had to rethink how we delivered critical services to our most vulnerable community. Read more

We would first like to thank the Tracy Press not only for inviting the Grand Foundation to participate in this year's Celebrate Tracy publication but also for focusing on what it has meant for all of us to be “Tracy Strong” in the last 18 months. Read more

This past year has been a nightmare for some, a dream for others, and real shift in reality for everyone. The varied challenges have tried the elasticity of our friendships, family relationships, and community bonds. However, as we emerge from the uncertainty of yesterday into a clearer toda… Read more

The animal welfare profession has grown exponentially over the last 10 years. The special people who choose a career in this field are passionate about creating a positive and lasting impact in their community. We care deeply about the animals and pet parents that we serve. Read more

The South County Fire Authority (SCFA) was established in 1999 when the City of Tracy and the Tracy Rural Fire District consolidated to become more efficient and maintain the property tax revenues allocated to fire protection. SCFA operates six fire stations with six paramedic engine compani… Read more

While COVID-19 impacted economies across the globe, it also was an opportunity for our community to discover the resiliency of our local economy. Prolonged closures of the indoor operations of restaurants, gyms, fitness centers, bars, and movie theaters impacted local operations, but many of… Read more

Let me start with introducing myself: My name is Sekou Millington, and I am your Tracy Police Chief. I became your Chief of Police in January of 2020 and what a year it was – like no other. Read more