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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.

Entertainment Briefs

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. ...

Las Positas College, Sandia host Regional Science Bowl

LIVERMORE - Las Positas College announced today that the College, in conjunction with its partner and co-sponsor, Sandia National Laboratories will host the 2013 Regional Science Bowl for high school students. The event will be next Saturday, Jan. 26, from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. on the LPC campus. <p class="MsoNormal" ...

MJC presents art by Jerry Reilly Show runs from Jan. 22 to Feb. 14

MODESTO - The Modesto Junior College Visual Arts Club is announcing the opening of an exhibition of long time MJC Art Professor Jerry Reilly. The exhibition will be open Jan. 22 and ...

Women fare better in independent film

Tenor, soprano appear at Turlock Community Theatre Monday, Feb. 11

'Restrepo' director has sorrowful Sundance return

African-American tradition returns to Carnival

Oakdale entry earns Best of Show honors at 25th Delicato Fine Art event

Oakdale artist Joan Cardoza's "take it off" depicting a boy and his horse earned Best of Show honors at the 25th annual Delicato Fine Art Show.

R&B artist Keith Sweat appearing Feb. 17 on Bob Hope Theatre stage

STOCKTON &ndash; Rhythm and blues artist Keith Sweat is performing Sunday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre. Tickets start at $38. In 1987, Sweat released his debut album "Make It Last Forever," which sold four million copies. The album's biggest hit was "I Want Her" (No. 1 R&B / ...

Art in miniatures juried exhibition looking for entries for March show

Entries are now accepted for the annual Elizabeth Specht Memorial Miniatures in Mariposa juried exhibition. Deadline for entries is March 1, with the exhibition to open on March 5. The awards presentation will be held on March 24 at the Sierra Artist Gallery, Highway 140 and 6th Street in Mariposa. ...

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

Bulletin staff reports

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