1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (804+ words) I took a break from "the socials" and if being completely honest, I didn't miss it. Funny, as I type that, I think of my seasoned readers and what "socials" once met during a different time and era. I didn't…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1286+ words) There's still plenty of gold in California's fertile dirt. It lies dormant most of the year until the warm days of early spring force the natural bonanza to break through the soil and create dazzling clumps of lush, bluish green…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (147+ words) The recently released California Department of Fish and Wildlife'calendar for April lists plenty of programs and activities for all ages. Residents are reminded that wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (313+ words) Saturday, April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day, and Central California bookstores are celebrating in a big way " with a month-long Bookstore Crawl through the Valley. To join the crawl, simply visit one of the participating bookstores to pick up your free…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (923+ words) As the community of Oakdale prepares for Rodeo Week and all its festivities, it would only seem fitting that it also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Oakdale Cowboy Museum. First opened during Rodeo Weekend on a Saturday in 1996, this year…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1004+ words) RaeAnn Rodrigues and Ava Imura have been given an opportunity many young girls their age would jump at. Yet for these Oakdale High School freshmen, it's a moment which has been years in the making. Years filled with hours of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (221+ words) The first rodeo of the spring season for this region is even earlier in 2026. The 77th Annual La Grange Rodeo is set Sunday, March 29, moved up a week so as not to conflict with Easter Sunday on April 5. Rodeo events start…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1232+ words) Stockton 99 Speedway's Saturday night season opener on March 21was billed as a tribute to Norman David, but it doubled as an appreciation for Tony Noceti, and both moments were equally emotional and heartfelt. With some 50 Norman David fans clad in yellow…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (305+ words) (Feature Impact) As the days lengthen and warm air has you ready to get your patio furniture out of storage, that means it's time to give your yard a fresh start. With a little planning now, you'll be rewarded with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (456+ words) Bumper cars, go-karts, laser tag, and, of course, arcade games are just some of the attractions at indoor amusement parks. Children's birthday parties are all about fun and celebrating. When hosting parties away from home, parents can expect to spend…...