MJC presents “The Search for Life on Mars”

MODESTO –The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) will offer a presentation by Dr. Carol Stoker, NASA , speaking on "The Search for Life on Mars: What have we learned and what should we do next?" on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Forum 110 at Modesto Junior College, 435 ...

Andy Griffith widow to raze his home

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The widow of actor Andy Griffith has gotten a permit to tear down the house where he lived for many years on the North Carolina waterfront, upsetting friends who had hoped it would be preserved as a museum or Graceland-type estate.

Restaurants, beer & premium wines featured at MJC Athletics fundraiser

‘Hit the Streets for Hunger’ fun run April 6 helps 2nd Harvest Food Bank

A 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 6, benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties along the Tidewater Bike Path in conjunction with the Manteca Street Faire. This will be the fourth annual Hit the ...

'Oz' holds box-office lead with $46.6 million

NEW YORK (AP) - "Oz the Great and Powerful" continued to live up its name, leading the weekend box office for the second week with $46.6 million. The Halle Berry thriller "The Call" opened well above expectations, taking in $17.1 million in its debut. The top movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution ...

Lohan going to rehab as part of her plea deal

'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 ...

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