April wine tasting event showcases new releases of select Lodi wineries

TV projects target small NY town Sleepy Hollow

NEW YORK (AP) - The quiet suburban New York village Sleepy Hollow is a hot topic among television creators. The Fox network said Thursday it has given the go-ahead to make a pilot episode of the supernatural drama "Sleepy Hollow," based on Washington Irving's much-read short story about a ghostly Headless Horseman who rides through the village in search of his head. ...

Less than 3 weeks left to play Cupid without breaking the bank

JJ Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Another universe of sci-fi fans has been put in the hands of J.J. Abrams. According to multiple trade reports, Abrams, 46, is set to direct the next installment of "Star Wars," which Disney has said will be "Episode 7" and due out in 2015. Disney bought "Star Wars" maker Lucasfilm last month for $4.06 billion. <p style="line-height: 18pt; ...

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NIELSEN: 20.6 MILLION WATCHED INAUGURATION: NEW YORK (AP) - Nielsen says an estimated 20.6 million people watched President Barack Obama's second inauguration on TV, sharply down from his first.

Walhberg: Boy band union is strong for summer tour

Super WHY at Bob Hope Theatre April 5

STOCKTON &ndash;The Bob Hope Theatre will be a destination for the Spring 2013 U.S. tour of "Super WHY Live: You've Got the Power!" on April 5. <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in ...

Stockton Ports plan appearances by by legends Fingers, Perry & Cepeda

Entries sought for Almond Blossom Run set for Feb. 23 at Stouffer Park

RIPON - The Ripon Chamber of Commerce's 31st annual Almond Blossom Run is Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at Mavis Stouffer Park. The 8K age categories are 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, ...

Sirius XM Radio creating Comedy Central channel with TV comics

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SODA SPILLS, FREEZES ON PA. ROAD WHEN RIGS CRASH: READING, Pa. (AP) - Everyone knows soda can be bad for your teeth. Sometimes, it can apparently threaten the morning commute, too.

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DID OR DIDN'T SHE? BEYONCE QUESTIONED ON LIP SYNC: WASHINGTON (AP) - There's no question Beyonce's rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it live or lip synced? On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Marine Band told ...

Geese take flight at Merced Wildlife Refuge

Stockton Civic Theatre casts ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

STOCKTON - Stockton Civic Theatre Director James Reed has cast the musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," scheduled to open at SCT on March 6. This comedy horror rock musical features music and lyrics by Alan Menken and book by Howard ...

Ultimate fighting style event set for Stockton Arena

Frankie & Annette in concert June 8

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Catfish derby set for Saturday

Ripon Christian School graduates 70

The Ripon Christian Middle School Band played the processional as some 70 eighth graders marched into the Ripon Christian High School gymnasium Thursday night to receive their diplomas of graduation for nine years of study.

Gettysburg readies for 150th anniversary of battle over 10 days starting June 29

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - The commemoration of this year's milestone anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg will include amenities that soldiers would have relished 150 years ago.

So why can’t we just let dogs be dogs?

DEAR DIDI: What is the point of having a dog if you have to keep it on a leash or in a crate all of the time? Can't we just let them be dogs? -Manteca Citizen