Gore Vidal, celebrated author, dies

NEW YORK (AP) - In a world more to his liking, Gore Vidal might have been president, or even king. He had an aristocrat's bearing - tall, handsome and composed - and an authoritative baritone ideal for summoning an aide or courtier.

Rihanna, Drake score 5 Video Music Award nods

NEW YORK (AP) - The MTV Video Music Award nominations are out, and Rihanna and Drake are leading the pack with five nominations each.

McQueen watch auctioned for nearly $800K

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A watch worn by Steve McQueen in "Le Mans" sold for nearly $800,000 at an auction of film memorabilia.

46 tickets left for Manteca concert featuring ‘The Voice’s’ Lindsey Pavao

Lindsey Pavao is coming home. And from the looks of it, the reception for the Sierra High School alum and former contestant of NBC singing competition "The Voice" will be more than warm. When it was announced that she'd be returning to Manteca for a performance on Saturday, Aug. 4 – her first to a hometown crowd since making a deep run in the wildly popular show and winning over the hearts ...

Stockton Symphony to perform with Jackie Evancho at Ironstone Vineyards on Aug. 31

MURPHYS - The Stockton Symphony will be joining young sensation Jackie Evancho during her concert with Tony Bennett at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m.

Romantic crooner Tony Martin dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tony Martin, the romantic singer who appeared in movie musicals from the 1930s to the 1950s and sustained a career in records, television and nightclubs from the Depression era into the 21st century, has died. He was 98.

Metallica burns it up at start of Mexico tour

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Metallica vocalist James Hetfield had warned things could get perilous at the start of the band's fifth tour of Mexico, saying "We're very focused on how dangerous this show is."

Sheen sitcom poised for 90-episode pickup

BEVERLY HILLS (AP) - Charlie Sheen says he's not insane anymore.

Increase in Burning Man crowd size in desert is challenged

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A California man is appealing the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's decision to increase the Burning Man festival's attendance cap in the Nevada desert.

‘Vampire Diaries’ wins big at Teen Choice Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Vampire Diaries" has already sucked up five trophies at the Teen Choice Awards.

YCCD offers nature photography course at High Sierra Institute

SONORA - Spend three days with National Geographic Photographer Phil Schermeister learning the art of nature photography at the High Sierra Institute's Baker Station located on Highway 108 near Kennedy Meadows.

‘Mad Men’ in the hunt for an Emmy Awards record

LOS ANGELES (AP) - This year's Emmy nominations are set for Thursday morning in Los Angeles, with "Mad Men" making a bid for Emmy history, while a couple of fresh-faced girls flirt with possible first nominations.

Black Oak Casino featuring well-known western singers

TUOLUMNE CITY -Western signing at its finest will be coming to Black Oak Casino next month. Well-known Western entertainers Dave Stamey and David Bradley will perform together in a unique show on Thursday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m.

California State Fair features ‘The Farm’

SACRAMENTO –"The Farm", located at the south end of the fairgrounds behind Building B is a scene to dazzle the senses.

Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday celebrated in Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Folk singer and native Oklahoman Woody Guthrie was "probably not one of the favorite sons" when he was alive, a state senator said. But Guthrie's legacy has inspired a celebration in honor of his 100th birthday this Sunday at the annual festival in his hometown of Okemah.

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

Fair giving away daily prizes for 60 days

Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett plus Big & Rich play Ironstone

The 2012 Oakdale Chocolate Festival

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

Artists gear up for DeltaFusion June 29

Great Valley offers summer classes for children

FREE FISHING DERBY SATURDAY

‘The Ritz’ on stage at SCT thru May 19

Great Outdoors Event May 17-27