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

Gem Faire March 8-10 in Pleasanton

PLEASANTON - A Gem Faire is taking place in Pleasanton March 8-10 at Alameda County Fairgrounds.

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*WHAT: Live music *WHERE: Rookies Pub & Grill, Yosemite and Cottage avenues, Manteca *THIS FRIDAY: The Greathouse Band playing classic rock & blues from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free admission. *THIS SATURDAY: Hot Country Nights starting with line dancing ...

MJC offers ‘Half the Sky” on oppressed women

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*WHAT: Manteca Youth Focus/GK Music Battle of the Bands

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Note: Can we cut out the art, wrapping text around the image of him signing? Photo contributed The Buck Ford Pure Country Band takes its cues from young vocalist and Nashville recording artist Buck Ford (pictured). The band will play Rookies Pub and Grill on Saturday. ENTERTAINMENT GET BUCK ...

MJC Friends of Music present Alumni Concert

MODESTO – The Friends of Music of Modesto Junior College will present an Alumni Concert on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on MJC's East Campus. Music will include musical theatre, opera, art song and guitar. The concert will feature MJC alumni Kat Bryant, Lindsay Pearce, Keaton Williams, Kathy Williams, Summer ...

YExplore plans Photography as well as nature workshops in Hetch Hetchy &Yosemite Valley

YOSEMITE– Spring is a time of wonder in Yosemite National Park. Melting winter snow transforms into roaring waterfalls that attract visitors from across the globe. Many travelers embark on an annual pilgrimage to Yosemite Valley to experience the breathtaking scenery during peak waterfall season. Many are unaware of Yosemite's twin valley, ...

Air force jazz band in free concert with Diana Schuur at Delta College

STOCKTON - The United States Air Force Jazz Ensemble "The Commanders" with guest artist Diane Schuur, will touchdown in Stockton on Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m., for an inspirational free concert at Delta College's Atherton Auditorium. The concert is free, but tickets are required and will be ...

Does Oscar await Affleck's 'Argo?'

David Gregory re-ups as NBC’s 'Meet the Press' host

Nevada Gov. Sandoval signs online gambling legislation

Students replace leggy models as this year’s Oscar trophy carriers

DC pairing Batman, Superman in new title

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - DC Entertainment says it will unveil a new ongoing series focusing on Superman and Batman, two of the publisher's best-known and revered heroes. "Batman/Superman" is set to debut in June and will be written Greg Pak and illustrated by Jae Lee. It will focus on how the two iconic heroes first met in the publisher's relaunched universe, dubbed The ...

NBC hires Axelrod, former Obama strategist

NEW YORK (AP) - David Axelrod, former strategist and aide to President Barack Obama, has landed a new job at NBC News. The network said Tuesday that Axelrod is joining as a senior political analyst. He'll contribute to broadcasts on both NBC News and the cable network MSNBC. Axelrod helped run Obama's successful campaigns in 2008 and 2012 ...

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.

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