February 209 Agenda

Rowland Cheney Retrospective Exhibition at the Delta LH Horton Jr Gallery February 2 – 5, 9 – 11 Celebrate the life of a dear friend, professor and artist during your visit to Delta College’s LH Horton Jr Gallery. Numerous pieces of work are on display […]

Share The Love

We’ve got a confession to make. We’re not sure if it’s all the trips we’ve taken together across the Lodi appellation, or maybe the cold winter nights we’ve spent curled up on the couch, sharing with you all the latest trends. But, well… We love […]

A Work Of Heart

  By Nora Heston Tarte Joann Marks, RN, MSN, puts her heart into her career. As the director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Marks has a passion for raising awareness of women’s heart health, and she is […]

Fine Italian Dining at De Vega Brothers

  By Copper Williams A symphony of Italian flavor is exactly what you’ll find when you walk through the double doors of De Vega Brothers in the Stonecreek Village.  Having been in the business for over 17 years, owners Alberto and Rafael Vega know the […]

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What’s Cooking in Kitchen 2016 Trends

By Lindsey Rodrian As the desire for all-granite-everything evolves and homeowners welcome an innovative industrial look-one thing remains the same: The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather to play games, complete homework, create projects, make memories, and promote tradition. The […]

Wine & Chocolate Pairings

  By Nora Heston Tarte With Lodi’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend just around the corner, we’re anxiously awaiting the blissful combinations of indulgent chocolate treats and equally delicious fine local wines. A weekend simply isn’t long enough to cram all of these diet-busting cravings into […]

The Kindness Movement

By Lindsey Rodrian Have you ever pulled up to a drive through window to discover the person in front of you paid for your order? I haven’t…but…wouldn’t that be the best? Wouldn’t it turn an OK day into something better, adding a little pep in […]

High Tea with Corner Scone Bakery

By Copper Williams There’s nothing more comforting than a cup of tea among friends. Having that exquisitely simple second to just sit, sip, and savor both the flavor of the conversation and the lovely blend of leaves is a pastime enjoyed by countries across the […]

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St. Valentine Approved in San Joaquin

By Nora Heston Tarte Are you a victim of clichéd dating? Update your tired dinner-and-a-movie routine to something more adventurous. Whether you crave competition, have a need for speed or simply want to connect on a more intimate level, we’ve got you covered with five […]

Officer Rocky

Q & A With Rocky’s Handler By Nora Heston Tarte How did Rocky become your partner? I’ve had rocky since he was six months old. Rocky’s father worked for Stockton Police Department (SPD) as well so they bred him and I purchased him from another […]

Writing with Passion

By Nora Heston Tarte According to Danna Smith, writing children’s books is more than her career—it is her calling. Inspired by her early love of writing as well as the creatures she was exposed to as a young girl through her father who trained, bred, […]

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