Families, friends and loved ones have gathered at the corner of Pacific and West Yokuts avenues in Stockton to watch the 35th Tree of Lights ceremony, hosted by Hospice of San Joaquin.

Tree of Lights allows residents to donate to the health care nonprofit Hospice of San Joaquin in honor of people who made an impact on their lives, or for loved ones who are sick, or someone who has passed away.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.