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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 ...

Billboard begins magazine, website revamp effort

NEW YORK (AP) - Billboard is undergoing a revamp with the help of its newest Icon. The magazine will debut a redesign that includes new content on newsstands Tuesday with Prince on the cover. Revamps of its websites are coming later this week, including new chart features. Prince grants the magazine a rare interview in the reboot issue ...

Manti Te'o to talk with Katie Couric

NEW YORK (AP) - Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o will be interviewed by Katie Couric, the first on-camera interview given by the All-American since news broke about the dead girlfriend hoax. Te'o and his parents will appear on Couric's syndicated talk show Thursday. ABC News announced the interview Sunday, but gave no details as to when it will take place and where. ...

Bill & Lucille Harris gain Hall of Fame nod

Bill and Lucille Harris - champions in the tort reform movement, astute business people, and supporters of education - are being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame. Other members of the Class of 2013 are Jack Miller, athletics; Mike Henry, education; George Abdullah, Government; Greg Leland, education; Karl Konrad Wolf, health care; Randy Ernest Albertsen, athletics; and David Bricker, community service. Bill (who has passed away) and Lucille Harris were nominated for induction in ...

Elvin Bishop playing Isleton Cajun & Blues Festival in June