Imagine you have out-of-state houseguests asking where they can go to experience a small ocean beach town here in Northern California. It has happened to us, and our current recommendation of Pacifica may surprise some. You might expect us to mention Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay, and both are great choices and probably better known. […]
Classy, sassy and brassy, there is something fun for everyone at Smart Alic Accessories boutique. With a rockabilly sensibility, Valerie Rodenborn and her daughter, Aimee Maloney, have incorporated a truly unique assortment of accessories and fun clothing into their rockabilly-themed boutique. […]
Well-respected throughout the region, full-service painting contractor, We Paint, is busy year-round. “People know they’ll get a professional painter when they call us,” says owner Jason Gonzalez. The company has an excellent reputation for quality and his workers are skilled craftsmen. “Our slogan, ‘Professional, reliable, trustworthy…from start to finish,’ says it all,” Gonzalez notes. “We want to make sure our customers’ experience is very positive.” […]
Sun spots, wrinkles, varicose veins… we all have to eventually face the fun little surprises that come with aging. Notice I said face, not embrace. Thanks to major advancements in medical aesthetics technology over the past decade, we don’t have to learn to live with frown lines and age spots. […]
We’re reaching out to all San Joaquin Valley Residents. Vote Today with our annual Best of San Joaquin. We are giving away over $500 in Gift Cards to some of our favorite local restaurants just for voting. […]
Born through the rugged travel experience of founders Greg and Susan Traverso throughout Africa, the Red Rhino Orphanage Project’s mission is “to enable some of the most desperate and disadvantaged children in Kenya to become contributing members of society and leaders of the next generation.” […]
This St. Patrick’s Day, pay tribute to your Irish ancestry (or someone else’s)
by sipping on a pint of one of Ireland’s finest beers. Here are a few brews sure to be on tap at most Irish pubs: […]
Viaggio Winery By Kelly Pollard Located in the heart of Lodi’s famed wine region, Viaggio Estate and Winery offers a chic tasting experience in an elegant setting along the Mokelumne River. The land formerly belonged to Taddei Walnut Farm and offers a property made for […]
Barbershops have been around for thousands of years. Beyond just getting groomed, going to the barber meant going to a place where men could gather and discuss topics of the day. (And if you were lucky, your barber could also pull teeth and perform surgical procedures. Quite the one-stop shop.) Meanwhile, women stayed at home to have their hair arranged, or “dressed.” […]
Beautiful Victoria and Vancouver have long been on our bucket list for an extended stay, and a few months ago we fulfilled that dream. We’ve been to both cities for brief cruise stops but never fully explored the regions. Our gaffe! A few folks suggested we should also consider checking out Richmond’s culinary scene, the nearby revitalized fishing town of Steveston, and Whistler’s famous resort area. […]
Often in business, as in life, the best ideas come from thinking outside of the box. For Stockton restaurant owner Greg May, his out-of-the-box ‘California Cajun’ menu at French 25 has turned this restaurant into one of the most unique and trendy dining destinations in Northern California. […]
Michael Midgley, everyone’s favorite local chef, is making headlines once again for pulling off a win on Food Network’s new cooking show Cutthroat Kitchen. […]
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