'Premium' is subjective for YouTube's big networks that rely on amateurs

NEW YORK (AP) - Machinima, the sprawling digital gaming network, could hang a McDonald's-like sign outside its Los Angeles headquarters: More than 37.4 billion videos served. <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt; margin: ...

Thirty Seconds to Mars debuts single literally out of this world

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FREE E-'DA VINCI CODE' OFFERED UNTIL MARCH 24: NEW YORK (AP) - Ten years and tens of millions of copies later, "The Da Vinci Code" is on the house.

Modesto JC’s 60th annual Future Farmers of America Field Day

MODESTO - It is competitive, it is educational, and it is an agricultural tradition at its best. It is the 60th Annual Future Farmers of America Field Day hosted by the Modesto Junior College Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Department and Young Farmers. The Field Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 23.

Columbia hosting old-fashioned Easter parade & hunt on March 31

Columbia hosting old-fashioned Easter parade & hunt on March 31 COLUMBIA - Dress up in your Easter finery and be a part of Columbia's Victorian Easter Parade, a Victorian Era promenade on Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park on Easter Sunday, March 31, just north of Sonora off Highway 49. Prizes will be awarded for fanciest Victorian hat, and best dressed couple, lasses and lads, groups, and pets. Registration begins at 11 ...

Rock ‘n’ roll classic shaking Sierra rep stage thru April 21

SONORA - "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story", live theatre's wildly popular rock 'n' roll musical is playing on the Sierra Repertory Theatre's East Sonora stage. Featuring a dozen live musicians and jam-packed with vintage concert scenes, this rock 'n' roll celebration kicks off Sierra Rep's 34th season and is now ...

Kelly Osbourne recovering after fainting on E! set

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kelly Osbourne was hospitalized Thursday after fainting on the set of the E! network's "Fashion Police." A spokeswoman for Osbourne told the cable network that the 28-year-old TV personality was awake, alert and in stable condition. She will be staying at the hospital overnight for observation as a precautionary measure. No additional details were provided. <p style="line-height: 18pt; ...

Youth & teen Youth Focus competitions Saturday

What do dancing, singing, soccer, competitive cup stacking and Marilyn Monroe all have in common? You will definitely want to come to the Manteca Youth Focus Scholarship Competitions to find out!. The final show is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Calvary ...

Stockton, UOP gears up for tribute to the late jazz giant Dave Brubeck

STOCKTON - University of the Pacific's Brubeck Institute presents the Twelfth Annual Brubeck Festival, titled Dave Brubeck Across Time, which honors his legacy as a jazz giant and his Stockton roots. The 2013 Festival is a broad-based tribute ...

Ashley Judd may need to decide soon on Senate race

Six teens compete Friday for 2013 Miss Manteca & City Ambassador

Manteca Youth Focus over the past six weeks has hosted workshops, trainings and rehearsals all in preparation for this weekend's extravaganza "Hooray for Hollywood" &ndash; the 2013 Manteca Youth Focus Scholarship Competitions. There are 3 age ...

Tom Harrell Quintet wraps up Delta Jazz Festival March 21

STOCKTON - Delta College wraps up the Delta Jazz Festival on Thursday, March 21, with a Brubeck Festival event featuring the Tom Harrell Quintet. The concert ...

Seacrest dodges wedding question at 'Idol' event

Bonnie Franklin, 'One Day At a Time' star, dies

TV's new drama 'Vikings' sheds light on Dark Ages

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

Fashion Police' fetes host Joan Rivers at age 80 this week in E! network

Apple revamps look of iPhone, iPad software

ABC's 'The Lookout' is new TVoutlet Wednesday’s for 'Nightline'

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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

Railtown roiling out movie star locomotive during Father’s Day

LoCash Cowboys playing Black Oak Casino July 11

San Joaquin Bike Fest on Saturday

Long Island Medium adds second show