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Guibor takes fourth in 99’s WLM feature
The over 4,000 fans that packed the grandstands for the annual Firecracker 150 at the Stockton 99 Speedway on Sunday thoroughly enjoyed a great evening of fireworks both on and above the high-banked quarter-mile oval.
First shot at fishing kokanee a success thanks to tips
For the past couple of years I've been reading a lot about the great kokanee fishing we have here locally.
Little League’s big stage truly an all-star event
It seems like an eternity ago when my Kennedy Little League All-Star team took the field for our 12-year-old all-star campaign.
In search of salmon and authenticity
Since the friends that visit during the summer are not paying clients, I can afford certain liberties as I shuttle them around the island under the guise of providing an "authentic" experience.
Tactics for high water
Due to the extremely wet winter we had, most of the streams are running cold fast and extremely full. The recent hot spell has begun to melt the huge snowpack with a vengeance and the rivers are boiling. This was one of the wettest years on record and the melting snow is creating extremely dangerous conditions. Usually at this time of year the snow run off has peaked and stream levels have begun to recede to normal summertime levels. This year however nature may not be cooperating with your summer vacation plans. Major Sierra rivers are roaring with flows not ...
One man’s trash turned treasure when it’s gone
I've always had a hard time dealing with storing unused items.
I’ve been wrong a lot, but I got fishing right
In high school I thought there was exactly one girl on earth, and her name was Natalie.
Keeping a fishing log can help you in many ways
I have been using a fishing log since the early 1970s and it really adds a completely new dimension to my angling experience. Recording stream conditions, weather patterns, and flies, lures, baits and techniques used can help improve your fishing. Jotting down unusual wildlife you spot, or interesting rock and mineral formations, notes on mining ruins, or Indian artifacts can help increase your enjoyment of your outdoor excursions.
Don’t overlook importance of polarized sunglasses
My son and I decided to take a walk while recently camping with my family at Lake Pardee.
Gomes takes lead after earning second straight win in SRL
Manteca's Jacob Gomes persevered through a cautioned-filled evening to capture the "Mid Valley Iron & Metals 150" for the SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series Late Models last Saturday evening at the Stockton 99 Speedway.
Making a case for the medicinal hot dog
Hot dogs are synonymous with summer cuisine, and though there are plenty of hot dogs - gourmet dogs, foot-long dogs, ball park dogs, nitrate-free dogs, kosher dogs - I don't get too picky.
Father’s Day reflections
Several years ago, an auto accident claimed the life of a singer-songwriter named Harry Chapin. As is the case with many song writers, Chapin was actually a poet and philosopher who used music to expound upon the nature of life. Probably the most famous song that Harry Chapin wrote was titled "The Cats in the Cradle". It was about a fellow who was on his way up in the world and was too busy to spend time with his son. The young achiever was away on a business trip when his son was born. A few years later the son ...
A cheap way to keep rods in one piece
The sound of a fishing rod snapping is one every angler dreads.
Belletto wins third WLM start at 99
Season points leader and second-generation driver Jeff Belletto of Modesto continued his winning ways in the Western Late Model division at the New Stockton 99 Speedway last Saturday night.
A muddy fall from grace
If you're lucky, there's a moment as you're falling that provides a chance to do something about it.
Articles by Section - Sports Columns
Cedano, Cotton MVPs of MUST all-star game
Sequoia's Jorge Cedano and Widmer's Mary Cotton were named the MVPs of the sixth Maryann Wallace Pangburn 7/8 Grade All-Star Classic on Saturday.
NASCAR got the drama-free Daytona 500 it needed
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - It was a bumpy buildup to the Daytona 500, which for days was overshadowed by disputes, drama, an injury to Kyle Busch and the suspension of his older brother, Kurt.
Alpha Omega steals hearts with first event
RIPON – More than 70 competitors from Sacramento to San Ramon took part in CrossFit Alpha Omega Fit's first event over the weekend.
TIME TO SHINE
Don't look now, but the high school basketball postseason is upon us.
Thoughts on Anthem, Super Bowl
Ever since I was running around in the mud under the bleachers during my brother's high school football games, I knew that someday I wanted to play that game.
Feeling no sympathy for Bryant, Cowboys
He had to be the hero.
Manteca FC tryouts for U7-10 boys, girls
The Manteca Futbol Club is hosting tryouts this weekend for its youngest teams.
Huckaby to manage Blue Jays’ Class-A team, the Lansing Lugnuts
LANSING, Mich. – Ken Huckaby has received a promotion.
LUCKY DUCK
EUGENE, Ore. – In his five months as a student-athlete at Oregon, Jake McCreath has gotten used to the chaos and the frenzy that follows the football team.
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