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Galt: The 209 flea market benchmark
GALT – There are flea markets. And then there's the weekly, two-day Galt Market that sets the regional standard for both bargain hunting and buying in bulk. With one day open to commercial buyers looking to score a deal on a large-scale purchase and the other open to regular vendors hoping to unload some of the things that they've accumulated, it isn't uncommon for thousands of curious shoppers to ...
Tuesdays mean market day in Turlock
For the better part of a century, about 80 years, the Turlock Sales Yard has hosted the Tuesday Flea Market, located at the corner of East and Berkeley avenues.
McHenry Mansion may be fire-damaged but still open for tours
Modesto's historic McHenry Mansion may be down but is not completely out.
Hiking in ‘the Cathedral of the Sierra’
YOSEMITE VALLEY - It's a world renowned hiking destination for a reason.
McHenry Museum: History treasure trove
Who was Oramil McHenry? Who was he named after? Where and when was he born? What business did he own where he had the controlling interest but was named after someone else? Where is he buried? Why is his name synonymous with a library?
McHenry Museum celebrating library’s 100th anniversary
That was 100 years ago. Today, it is a repository of the history of Stanislaus County and surrounding areas and boasts a "first class collection of early photos and documents." As part of the celebration to mark its centennial, the city is throwing a party called Old Library Grand Opening on Saturday, July 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to take part in the events taking ...
Mark Chestnut performing July 19 at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne
TUOLUMNE - Classic Country Star Mark Chesnutt will be performing at Black Oak Casino on July 19.
Bass Pro Shops in Manteca offers free outdoors classes
Bass Pro Shops in Manteca is offering a series of free outdoors classes at their store at the 120 Bypass and Union Road.
San Francisco: 5 free things for visitors to do
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - It's no secret that you can drop a lot of cash seeing the sights of San Francisco. After all, this is the home of the Gold Rush.
It’s all happening at the zoo
MERCED - Merced resident Rachel Medefind, a mother of three, said the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced is a source of pride for her community.
Stockton’s Children’s museum born out of tragedy of Cleveland School killings
STOCKTON - The Children's Museum of Stockton represents summer fun for area youngsters.
Pixie Woods: Stockton’s magical place for young kids
STOCKTON – Forget pretending that the sand in the playground is lava or the actual equipment is a pirate ship.
New Melones Lake Activities for Summer
SONORA – The Bureau of Reclamation's Central California Area Office announces the summer 2012 Interpretive Activities at New Melones Lake, located in Calaveras County.
American Graffiti screening at The State
MODESTO - There are two concerts plus movies on tap this month at the State Theatre in downtown Modesto.
American Graffiti helps heat up the fun in Modesto during June
MODESTO - Cruise into Modesto next Friday for the start of Graffiti Summer as the city celebrates the bygone era and the film that put Modesto on the pop culture map.
Articles by Section - 209
MANTECA FARMERS MARKET
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Museum starts night tours of signs from Vegas past
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.
Ropin’ on the River Rodeo Benefit for free tutoring program this weekend
LATHROP - Give Every Child a Chance is staging the Ropin' on the River Rodeo hosted by Dell'Osso Family Farm today and Sunday.
IT WAS BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
MODESTO - Before there was American Graffiti there was Louie Wyrsch.
HOME-STYLE RACING
STOCKTON – He's revived asphalt racing in San Joaquin County, introduced a dirt track to its fans and may one day lay down a drag strip.
Turlock racer follows in his dad’s footsteps
Mike Drake grew up with dreams of becoming a race car driver. The allure of finely tuned machines, high speeds, and cheering fans excites most young boys, but the source of Drake's racing dreams didn't stem from TV or the movies, it came from watching his father circle the track at the Merced Speedway.
It’ll be a real drag at Lodi’s Kingdon Airport in September
LODI – Back in the 1970s, Kingdon Drags was the place where Corvettes, Challengers, GTOs, Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs and other muscle and fast cars of those days were in abundance.
His forte: Converting cars into high performance machines
Jason Webb knows high performance machines.
‘We Steal Secrets’ juicy look at WikiLeaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prolific documentary-maker Alex Gibney delivers a gripping account of the wins and losses of hard-charging idealism on the front lines of the information wars in "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks." Exhaustively researched and balanced in its view of the controversial key player, the film slips in ahead of DreamWorks' dramatic take on the exploits of Julian Assange, "The Fifth Estate," which is currently shooting.
Dance partners shine in razor-sharp comedy open May 31 on SRT’s stage
SONORA - When dance teacher Michael Minetti first meets his elderly student Lily Harrison in her Florida-coast high rise, it seems pretty clear these two will barely make it past 'Hello,' let alone their first full lesson. Besides their 30-year age difference, they clash at every turn. A former teacher and minister's wife, she's guarded, uptight and suspicious. A former Broadway dancer, he blurts out jokes and insults and swings from glib to desperate to ...
Cowboy entertainer Dave Stamey teams up with Sourdough Slim June 7
TUOLUMNE – It's a month of great tribute shows at Black Oak Casino Resort.
Jerry Seinfeld appearing July 25 at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre
STOCKTON - Jerry Seinfeld is appearing on stage on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre in downtown Stockton.
Frankie & Annette in concert June 8
STOCKTON - Frankie & Annette are in concert Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Emerson Coffee House at the First Unitarian Universalist, 2737 Pacific Ave.
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