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Josh Turner concert set Oct. 26 at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre
STOCKTON - Josh Turner returns to Stockton on Friday, Oct. 26, to perform at the Bob Hope Theatre.
Kernville: The old west & river fun
Those people raised on TV westerns like Bonanza will feel like they've stepped right onto the Ponderosa when they take the one-hour drive northeast from Bakersfield to the town of Kernville. There's good reason: dozens of TV and movie westerns have been filmed in the immediate vicinity.
Highlights of the Stanislaus River trip from Knights Ferry to Orange Blossom
The scenic section of the Stanislaus River from Knights Ferry to Orange Blossom is popular with both experienced and inexperienced paddlers due to its outstanding mix of wildlife and variety of topography.
Four mistakes to avoid on the Stanislaus River
MISTAKE NO. 1: IMPROPER DRESS ON THE RIVER
New Christy Minstrels staging concert July 21 at State Theatre
MODESTO - The New Christy Minstrels will appear in concert on Saturday, July 21, at the State Theatre.
YCCD offers nature photography in Sierra
SONORA - Spend three days with National Geographic Photographer Phil Schermeister learning the art of nature photography at the High Sierra Institute's Baker Station located on Highway 108 near Kennedy Meadows.
Here come the laughs with SRT’s comedy There Goes the Bride
SONORA - Join Sierra Rep for a fun and frantic wedding day like no other this summer as we present There Goes the Bride, a mad-cap dash to the altar with an unexpected twist.
History gold standard: Columbia State Park
History buffs could hardly do better than a visit to California's Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada where gold was discovered in the mid-19th Century, setting off a population explosion that helped shape what California is today. And maybe the best place to get a sense of what it all was like back then is Columbia State Park, hailed as the state's best preserved ghost town.
Cache it if you can: A different way to explore state parks
You may have played pirates as a wee one in your backyard, digging up and burying hidden treasure. As an adult, you can relive those days of discovery by geocaching. Geocaching is an activity that involves using a Global Positioning System receiver to navigate and find or plant containers, called geocaches, that contain a logbook or small treasure. Presently, with an estimate of over a million such caches all over the world, geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the world. Because of the popularity of the sport and its nature, the California State Parks became ...
Art abounds in Turlock
Califia, the 14-foot fountain statue, welcomes visitors to downtown Turlock. Adorned in festive colors, the representation of the mythical Amazon queen is supposed to symbolize this area's connection to the soil and its agricultural vitality. The statue - a bronze and ceramic sculpture/fountain - was created by Davis artist Donna Billick and took a year to complete. Califia had her unveiling in June 2005, and stands on the corner of Main and Market streets.
HIGH FLYING MUSEUM
ATWATER - It was the ultimate Cold War spy plane marvel.
Popular spot: Livermore’s downtown packs in people
LIVERMORE – It's Friday night in Downtown Livermore and there isn't a parking space to be found.
FAIR TIME IN THE 209
The upcoming line-up of performers coming to the Stanislaus County Fair is looking to hit all the right notes with fairgoers by bringing in a bevy of entertainers.
Bar & grill on river side of San Joaquin levee
LATHROP – When Rich Hogan took over the Haven Acres Marina Bar and Grill he had a vision.
Cool summer fun: Delta cruises out of Stockton
STOCKTON – In the past year, Sylvano Garcia organized a pair of Delta cruises.
Articles by Section - LIVING IN 209
A barn that is more than a rustic structure
It's an old barn like any other in the Manteca and surrounding areas, or even in the San Joaquin Valley.
Shopping off the beaten path in Modesto
MODESTO – There's the mall.
Stockton’s hidden gems
The Troll doll was one of many toys that came out during the height of the Cold War.
Something good cooking in Stockton
STOCKTON – Port City's native son has returned with a … filet?
Bowling, bingo games, dancing and more to usher in 2015
There's a veritable smorgasbord of places to ring in the New Year in and around Manteca.
Sierra celebrates
New Years Eve celebrations throughout the Sierra Nevada range are on tap from Lake Tahoe to as far south as Mammoth Lakes just off Highway 395.
Stockton rings in new year on foot
What better way to kick-off 2015 but with a brisk run or walk?
GLAMOROUS LIKE GATSBY
As the clock strikes midnight, Turlock proves year after year to be comparable to big city venues as one of the best places to ring in the New Year in the Central Valley.
Nellie Richetta remembers celebrating Christmas in Manteca’s Russian Colony
Christmas when Nellie Richetta was growing up was not exactly the kind that the Ingalls had in "Little House on a Prairie." Some elements of it were there though.
Memory he won’t soon forget
Yes, Eduardo – there is a Santa.
Montiel never surprised by Santa’s gift, but never disappointed either
Every year for Christmas Arnita Montiel got the exact same gift.
Spending Christmas with her family, loved ones and less fortunate
Patricia Jimenez often drove along Lincoln Street in Stockton, passing many of the less fortunate in the area near the St. Mary's Interfaith Dining Room located directly underneath the Highway 4 crosstown freeway.
Places to play in the snow along 108 above Sonora
A favorite destination in the winter for a day or weekend playing in the snow along Highway 108 above Sonora is the family-owned and -operated Leland High Sierra Snow Play. The family likes to call their tourist attraction with a cozy Alpine feeling "the biggest and best snow play facility in the Sierra."
WINTER WONDERLANDS
The best time to visit Yosemite Valley? It's now. Although the approach of spring in April usually means incredible waterfalls with relative sparse crowds, nothing beats winter for solitude on the valley floor. And with the storm that just passed by dumping plenty of snow, Yosemite Valley is a feast for the eyes with snow blanketing meadows, accenting trees, and softening the surrounding granite outcroppings.
Bear Valley: Part Grizzly & Teddy
The first big winter storm of the season is just a few degrees too warm to pepper the ski resorts closest to home with enough snow to open for the season.
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