stockton blows. i've never been to SLC but i can't imagine it could possibly be any worse to live there, especially if you're a skier and have a job or family out there.
Our moto's are very opposite.
When I don't know what to do, I do something totally different and just let it happen.
Other moto: have as much fun as I can while helping others have as much fun as I'm having.
Staying in Stockton could be cool, but if you think it's lame, do something awesome and have fun. Move to SL. If that is too big of a move for your first big move, go to Tahoe. Just as magical but far closer.