Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at age 92

GAPYEONG, South Korea (AP) - The Rev. Sun Myung Moon was a self-proclaimed messiah who built a global business empire. He called both North Korean leaders and American presidents his friends, but spent time in prisons in both countries. His followers around the world cherished him, while his detractors accused him of brainwashing recruits and extracting money from worshippers.

SEAL’s book shows bin Laden raid up close

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy SEAL's firsthand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden pulls back the veil on the secret operations conducted almost nightly by elite American forces against terrorist suspects.

Bass Pro Shops conducts free Hometown Festival this weekend

Enjoy summer's grand finale at Bass Pro Shops in Manteca during their Labor Day Hometown Festival. This fun, free family event occurs Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1-2 from noon to 5 p.m.

147th Scottish Games taking place Sept. 1-2 At Alameda fairgrounds

PLEASANTON - The 147th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1-2 at the Alameda County fairgrounds features the U.S. Marine Band San Diego and the L.A. Scots Grade I Pipe Band appearing together side-by-side.

Slim Man Live in Modesto on Sept. 14

MODESTO - The Slim Man Live CD release concert takes place Friday, Sept. 14, .in the garden at the Tuolumne River Lodge at 2429 River Road in Modesto just across the river from the airport runway.

World class Mexican dancer seeks to change ballet in his country

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Just 22, Isaac Hernandez already had performed from Havana to Moscow to Jackson, Mississippi, not to mention four years as a professional with the San Francisco Ballet.

‘Top Gun’ director dies after jumping off bridge

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," ''Days of Thunder" and "Beverly Hills Cop II," died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, authorities said.

LA restaurant offers discount to phone-free diners

BEVERLY HILLS (AP) - A Los Angeles restaurant is offering a deal to customers who agree to look at their fellow diners instead of their phone screens.

Here come the laughs with SRT’s comedy ‘There Goes the Bride’

SONORA - Join Sierra Rep for a fun and frantic wedding day like no other this summer as they present "There Goes the Bride", a mad-cap dash to the altar with an unexpected twist.

Bob & Tom Comedy All Stars take stage at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre Aug. 17

STOCKTON - The Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour stops at the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, Oct, 12.

Wild West Gala Sept. 15 benefits handicapped

MODESTO - The 2012 Wild West Gala, Jeans & Jewels benefitting the Society for Handicapped Children & Adults will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Durrer Barn in Modesto.

Rapper's will bars ad use of his work

NEW YORK (AP) - The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch rapped that he wouldn't "sell my songs for no TV ad." His will shows he wanted to make sure that held true after his death, too.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux engaged

NEW YORK (AP) - After years of breathless anticipation - at least on the part of the tabloids - Jennifer Aniston is finally ready to wed again.

Delta College Center for the Arts Visions in Clay exhibit opens Aug. 16

STOCKTON - Delta College's Center for the Arts L.H. Horton Jr. Gallery presents the 7th Annual Visions in Clay Exhibition and Awards Competition from Aug. 16 through Sept. 13.

Stockton staging dancing showcase Oct. 7

STOCKTON - Ballroom Bootcamp and Parache Dance Studio are presenting the "5th Annual Stockton Showcase" of dancing on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m.at the Stockton Golf and Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.

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

Entertainment Briefs

DAY AT DISNEYLAND NOW MORE THAN $90: ANAHEIM (AP) - When you wish upon a star, be sure to bring your wallet. Disneyland has raised its ticket prices.

Actress Pia Zadora arrested over bedtime tiff

Delta College ‘Summer Street Fair’ starts Friday, runs weekly thru Aug.

Stockton Symphony offers 9 pops, classics concerts for 2013-14 Season

New Play Fest taking place at Modesto Junior College theatre

Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett plus Big & Rich play Ironstone

Tracy’s Grand to premiere collaborative community-based media project June 8

TRACY – The City of Tracy, Cultural Arts Division in collaboration with Anne M. Klint is hosting the premiere of the community-based media project titled, Inhabit Your City: Voices of Tracy.

Zoo Zoom fun run/walk June 9 supporting Micke Grove Zoo

LODI - The Micke Grove Zoological Society is sponsoring the Third Annual Zoo Zoom 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Run.

Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett plus Big & Rich play Ironstone

Tracy’s Grand to premiere collaborative community-based media project June 8

TRACY – The City of Tracy, Cultural Arts Division in collaboration with Anne M. Klint is hosting the premiere of the community-based media project titled, Inhabit Your City: Voices of Tracy.

Zoo Zoom fun run/walk June 9 supporting Micke Grove Zoo

LODI - The Micke Grove Zoological Society is sponsoring the Third Annual Zoo Zoom 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Run.