20 Ways to Go Green & Save Green

By Lindsey Rodrian & Nora Heston Tarte “Going green” is easy. We did the math… and although the organic strawberries cost nearby double, picking up a few of these simple, easy practices will certainly save you some serious cash. After all, when you choose to […]

The “Princess” Of The D.O.V.E.S. Guidance Program

By Copper Williams Gayle Oxford, CEO and Owner of the D.O.V.E.S. Guidance Program, provides a little insight on one of her equestrian companions and their very important role—helping children from around San Joaquin and beyond! Name: Princess Gender: Female Age: 26 Occupation: Therapy Horse Breed: […]

April's 209 Agenda

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out April 1 – 15 There are plenty of reasons to love the month of April. And one of our personal favorites begins with the letter “A.” Asparagus, asparagus, asparagus! That’s right, folks! The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out is […]

2nd Annual Wonder Women

  By Nora Heston Tarte Women sit in some of the most influential seats in San Joaquin County, with the premiere goal of creating a better place to live for all its residents. Making decisions to help those less fortunate, less connected, less able to […]

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How To Brew Your Own Beer

By Nora Heston Tarte Have you ever dreamed of embarking on a DIY beer-brewing venture? There’s no better time than now to hops to it with these simple steps for creating your own palatable beers. Becoming a local brew master is as easy as 1-2-3. […]

Barsetti Vineyards: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

  By Nora Heston Tarte At Barsetti Vineyards, the theme is family. Located in Galt, the very location plays into the Barsetti family history. It is, after all, where Gottardo Barsetti, the grandfather of vineyard owner Janis Barsetti Gray and an immigrant from Switzerland, fulfilled […]

Alternative White Wines for Spring

If you’re searching for an exciting white wine alternative to the commonly poured Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio this spring, then you’re in luck! One of the beautiful things about the Lodi wine region is that it doesn’t limit itself to standard commercial wine grape varieties. […]

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Consolidate Your Waste

  By Lindsey Rodrian   Most people are familiar with the classic slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. But many don’t realize the words creating this phrase are chronologically ordered. Sure, we recycle and we reuse—but do we reduce? It’s difficult to reduce when living in a […]

Putting the Ultra in Ultrabar

By Nora Heston Tarte Nathan Flood and Jeremiah Patterson took their personal need for a healthy, good-tasting energy bar to the next level by developing their own recipe as they trained for a 72-mile ultra marathon in Tahoe. With a focus on both taste and […]

Spring into Salads

By Copper Williams Who doesn’t love the tantalizing crunch of a freshly prepared salad? Whether bedded in arugula, romaine, or sailing in a sea of spinach, the salad is a bundle of flavor that can be built with the preferences of almost anyone in mind. […]

Beauty in Every Brushstroke

  By Copper Williams   When Erin Elizabeth, lifelong Stocktonian and local artist, picks up her brush and preps her canvas, she’s not just getting ready to paint. She’s setting off on another adventure with an open mind, a palette of vibrant colors, and a […]

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