Old rules don't mean much to TV broadcasters rolling out fall season

Harrison, Glover face off on 'Idol' finale tonight

Up & coming Argentine tango dances offer Modesto workshop

MODESTO - Part of the young and enthusiastic new guard of Argentine tango dancers working to preserve and spread tango traditions, Eva Garlez & Pablo Rodriguez will visit Modesto on their U.S. tour. ...

Fair giving away daily prizes for 60 days

SACRAMENTO - The State Fair is celebrating its 160th Anniversary by counting down 60 days until the opening of the Fair on July 12 with "60 Days of Giveaways". Beginning this week, and everyday leading up to ...

Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett plus Big & Rich play Ironstone

The 2012 Oakdale Chocolate Festival

WHAT: 21st annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival *WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. *WHERE: Junction of Highway 120 & 108 at Wood Park in downtown Oakdale *INCLUDES: Over 200 vendors, Chocolate Avenue, food, and entertainment, car show, ...

Social media raises concern about Disney trademark

Social media raises concern about Disney trademark

NBC orders 5 new TV series for next season

‘YouTube's pay channels: Campy to kids

Discount tickets now on sale for Ripon’ on the River Rodeo

LATHROP - Give Every Child a Chance is staging the Ropin' on the River Rodeo hosted by Dell'Osso Family Farm on June 1-2. The two-day, professional rodeo (CCPRA sanctioned), family packed entertainment event, will feature some of the toughest, award winning, livestock and rodeo athletes ...

Artists gear up for DeltaFusion June 29

Great Valley offers summer classes for children

FREE FISHING DERBY SATURDAY

The 21st Annual Sunrise Kiwanis Fishing Derby and Safety Fair will take place on Saturday, May 11 from, from 7 to 11 a.mn. (or while the fish last). This free event is for youth ages 15 and younger. It will be held in the CVS parking lot at Lancaster and North Main. This fun event is sponsored annually by Sunrise Kiwanis, the Parks and ...

‘The Ritz’ on stage at SCT thru May 19

STOCKTON - Stockton Civic Theatre presents the uproarious comedy "The Ritz" through May 19. The show is directed by Richard Garvin, a well established director at SCT, as well as a noted actor. Written by Terrence McNalley, ...

Great Outdoors Event May 17-27

'Reilly brings history to page, screen

Columbia State Historical Park hosts 19th century Fourth of July celebration

Diving great Louganis to marry in fall

NEW YORK (AP) - Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall. People magazine says the 53-year-old Louganis will marry paralegal Johnny Chaillot. The four-time gold medalist is the only man to win consecutive Olympic titles in springboard and platform diving - in 1984 at Los Angeles and 1988 at Seoul. After his diving career ended, Louganis revealed he was gay in 1994 and announced he was HIV-positive a year later. ...

Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

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Twisted Oak Winery presents Mumbo Gumbo concert on June 29 in Vallecito

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Entertainment Briefs

CHER TO PERFORM LIVE ON NBC'S 'THE VOICE' : LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cher has a date with NBC's "The Voice."

Brothel owner posts bail for Liberace's ex-lover

For Bond, Vertigo to push boundaries

‘Kinky Boots’ collects most Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) - The feel-good musical "Kinky Boots," with songs by pop star and Broadway newcomer Cyndi Lauper, won a leading six 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical, best score and best leading man.

Cause of painful sex should be investigated

DEAR DR. ROACH: This is a subject I am reluctant to discuss, but I am at my wits' end and don't know what to do. I am 61 years old. I had a vaginal hysterectomy two years ago because of prolapse. I also have had a bladder lift (about 15 years ago). Everything seemed to have gone well. Once I recovered and was allowed to resume sexual relations, I discovered that I could no longer ...

How to train dog not to jump on people

DEAR DIDI: My 55 pound Boxer won't stop jumping on people. She is just so enthusiastic when we have guests that she can't help herself. I am worried that she will hurt someone some day. What can I do to help the situation? -Boxer Lover in Lathrop