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DOWNTOWN MANTECA
You can catch a glimpse of Yosemite Valley, enjoy San Francisco landmarks and take in the bounty of the San Joaquin Valley with just a short leisurely walk.
Downtown Ripon’s Main Street offers slower pace
RIPON -From arch to arch at each end of Ripon's slow-paced historic downtown there is a past, a present and a future that has formed a rich fabric of community memories including old early day hotels that are today only a distant memory.
A quick walking tour of Manteca’s downtown murals
Manteca's murals are designed to give visitors, newcomers and longtime residents alike an insight into the community's culture, history, and economy.
Hughson brings back chamber, downtown festival, city pride
HUGHSON - The City of Hughson has taken a few hard hits in the past, but the Valley town is not down for the count. In fact, over the past two years the city has staged a comeback.
Chris Creek Band among main stage Pumpkin Fair entertainment
The Chris Creek Band is performing on Sunday, Oct. 7, on the main stage at the Manteca Pumpkin Fair from 11 a.m. to noon in downtown Manteca.
Threshold brings R&B, old school to Pumpkin Fair
Threshold is among the main stage acts that will be performing during the 28th annual Sunrise Manteca Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair Saturday-Sunday Oct. 6-7 in downtown Manteca.
Union Pacific Railroad celebrates 150th anniversary in old Sacramento
OLD SACRAMENTO – Union Pacific Railroad will continue its year-long 150th anniversary celebration with a huge, two-day signature event in Old Sacramento Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 29-30, that will include free excursion train rides and free entrance into both the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum.
Modesto Symphony Orchestra celebrates opening of 82nd season at Gallo Center
MODESTO - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Music Director David Lockington celebrate the start of the Orchestra's 82nd season with Opening Weekend Concerts on Oct. 12-13 at 8 p.m. at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Country singer Jason Michael Carroll performs at Black Oak Casino Oct. 11
TUOLUMNE – Country music singer Jason Michael Carroll will take the stage at Black Oak Casino on Oct. 11.
LINCOLN CENTER
A few months ago, I caught sight of an elderly couple doing lunch outside of Podesto's Market.
Nuts are key to Resendiz Fruit Barn sweet breads
HUGHSON - Resendiz Fruit Barn in Hughson is famous for offering a large variety of fruits and vegetables fresh off the farm- but locals know that Resendiz is also the place to go for baked goods.
CRACKING THE GLOBAL MARKET
Farming is still based on a "handshake" with the Travaille and Phippen families in their more than 50-year-old almond hulling operation on Graves Road in Manteca that serves some 70 growers from Bakersfield to north of Chico.
Home-made almond bars
They are good for family get-togethers and camping trips. In fact, "they're good at any time," Tracy Vander Veen says with utmost confidence.
MJC showcasing Ripon artist Dan Petersen’s work
MODESTO - Look at one of Dan Petersen's painting and it'll change your perception of watercolors.
Brubeck opens Stockton Symphony Classics season with mini-festival
STOCKTON - Chris Brubeck opens the Stockton Symphony's Classics season with a Mini-Brubeck Festival on Thursday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 13.
Articles by Section - LIVING IN 209
BAR HOPPIN’
Just before Y2K, and even during the early years of the new millennium, Stockton and Modesto were the nearest places to go for a Japanese sushi or sashimi experience if you happened to live in the South San Joaquin County area.
Cocoro is ‘better than sex’
When it comes to sushi, everybody has their favorite place and go-to dish.
Raw Bistro offers exotic experience
Restaurants come and go in the downtown Modesto scene, but Raw Sushi Bistro seems to be making an impression on locals since its establishment on I Street just eight months ago.
SUSHI GARDEN II SECOND TO NONE
Upon entering Sushi Garden II in Turlock, customers are immediately greeted with the smiling faces of diners past. A wall covered in pictures of locals who have enjoyed the cuisine at Sushi Garden II are framed near the entrance, a testament to the good service and quality food that keeps customers coming back.
BRAVE NEW WORLD
The first thing that grabs you is the décor.
SEEDS, SHOVELS STATUES
RIPON – What do you think of when you picture a garden?
Gardener’s oasis
Gardening is a popular hobby in the Central Valley where the ideal California climate is conducive to growing. The Greenery Nursery and Garden Shop in Turlock is largely responsible for cultivating many locals' "green thumbs."
Westurf Nursery a staple in Modesto gardening landscape
MODESTO – For more than 30 years Westurf Nursery has been a mainstay in the Modesto gardening landscape, and with 10 acres of trees, shrubs, roses and more, it's hard to miss.
New Buds ‘super awesome’
When was the last time a nursery was called "Super Awesome?"
CHOICE SPOT FOR A PRIME CUT
ISLETON – People get territorial when you talk about steak.
The Fruit Yard ‘prime’ location
Locals looking to satisfy their cravings for a quality steak dinner won't need to look far as The Fruit Yard Restaurant & Country Market is well versed in providing not only quality beef but quality service.
Elegant Bull
DELHI – A porterhouse or a rib eye. Sautéed or broiled over an open fire. With French fries or a baked potato. The Elegant Bull in Delhi offers its customers the ultimate dining experience when it comes to steak.
HOUSE OF BEEF
OAKDALE – Nestled deep in the Cowboy Capital of the World, House of Beef ropes in its guests near and far with a tantalizing steak selection.
El Rancho Inn a hotspot
Nobody does steak better than the El Rancho Inn in Stockton.
Pena brilliant in portrayal of Chavez
Manteca marked the home stretch for Cesar Chavez.
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