‘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.

Helen Reddy comes out of retirement

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Helen Reddy failed to take her own advice for the last few years - she did not "Keep on Singing," to quote the title of her 1974 hit.

Manteca man makes third donation for hospitalized children at Doctors

Andrew Knopf has a love for children and a personal appreciation for Doctors Hospital and he is showing it with his continued donations that he hopes will make the stay of youngsters more pleasant.

200 strong Petropoulos family celebrating 100 years in America

Ted Poulos' 85th birthday is being celebrated Saturday at Northgate Park in conjunction with marking his family's century of living and working in America from their native Piana, Greece.

Hooters World Wing-Eating competition at state fair

SACRAMENTO - The California State Fair is hosting the Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship on Saturday, July 14, at 6 p.m. on the Promenade Stage.

Ty Herndon headlines Black Oak Casino concert lineup for August

TUOLUMNE - Country music star Ty Herndon will be performing at Black Oak Casino in August.

Reba, Whiskey Dawn performing at Ironstone Vineyards on July 21

MURPHYS - Country music star Reba will be performing at Ironstone Vineyards on Saturday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Borgnine’s motto: ‘You gotta go to work’

LOS ANGELES (AP) - He was a tubby tough guy with a pug of a mug, as unlikely a big-screen star or a romantic lead as could be imagined.

Korean War veteran Les Thomas of Manteca is Veteran of the Year

Assemblyman Bill Berryhill has honored Les Thomas as the 26th Assembly District's Veteran of the Year.

Manteca’s Zaragoza family honored for supporting organ donation effort

Members of a Manteca family who became passionate supporters of lifesaving organ and tissue donation after their loved became a donor have received an award from the California Transplant Donor Network.

Elvin Bishop playing Isleton Cajun & Blues Festival in June

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Modesto Symphony staging ‘Let’s Go to Movies’ concert

Beach Boys tribute concert at Modesto State

Hot Latin Nights concert taking place on May 4 at Orchard Valley

MJC Choral & Vocal Extravaganza on Friday

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Big Draw features street chalk artists, other art offerings

31 years of helping build self-esteem

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