Christmas in the City

We don’t need snow. In California our recipe for holiday cheer is a tad different—and warmer. Instead of heading far away to ring in the New Year, spend your holidays by the Bay, basking in the sparkling city lights. Here, giant gingerbread houses, sugarplum fairies, […]

Scarf it Up

Scarves are an outfit’s best friends. Transform your OOTD (outfit of the day) from casual to chic, day to night, and of course, from freezing to fashionable.   Left to Right: Blackbird Boutique, Stockton / Stella Mitchell Boutique, Stockton / Stella Mitchell / Dillard’s /Dillard’s […]

Dressed in Holiday Style: Winter Fashion

Sure, Dr. Sues says, ‘Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store,’ but these sweet, sassy seasonal looks leave us wanting MORE.   ^ Jumpsuit: Stella Mitchell Boutique, Lodi / Jewelry: Stella Mitchell Boutique, Lodi / Shoes: Sam Edelman, Dillard’s   ^ Dress: Gianni Bini, Dillard’s / […]

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Wines Worth Splurging

Tight budgets be damned! There are few times a year when purchasing that perfect bottle of wine is worth every painstakingly-earned penny—and holidays definitely make the list. With an abundance of dinner parties alongside friends and family, you’ve got to make room in your wallet […]

A Winning Combination

Baklava Cheesecake at Papapavlo’s There are few desserts as satisfying as the Baklava Cheesecake that hails from the kitchen at Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar. This delectable dessert was the brainchild of owner Andy Pappas, who grew up making and enjoying Baklava throughout his childhood. While […]

Year in Beer

The nano-brewery scene has taken over San Joaquin, and we’re taking a look back on the past year in beer. March – Channel Brewing Co. emerges on the craft beer scene with a nano brewery in Stockton. The four masterminds and friends behind the brand […]

Candle in the Window

Carole’s Candles hosts their own boutique in Stockton A hidden gem has taken residence on Country Club Boulevard in Stockton. From behind the large pane windows where a signature ribbon curl rests, sits tables of brilliantly colored pillar candles, shaped into glistening jewels at their […]

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2018 Workout Forecast

What will be trending in 2018 fitness? Get a head start on the New Year with these exciting new workouts. Sledgehammer Workouts We’re just going to go ahead and call this the Thor workout. At The Shop Fitness in Lodi, Ian Michael and his team […]

Poised to Perfection

Locals take the stage for Bruce Steivel’s Nutcracker on December 9 “Ballet has taught me that you can’t put half of your effort into anything… especially life,” says 16-year-old Alana Stewart of Stockton. It’s clear that this mature outlook, fueled by raw talent and dedicated […]

Waste Not

Local charity harvests unwanted fruit to feed the homeless Imagine a scale in your living room. It’s a large, bulky thing, with a huge bowl for measuring. You go to your fridge, pull out two one-gallon jugs of milk, and drop them into the scale. […]

Out of the Box

Dissecting common cold medications Think all cold medicines are alike? Think again. When it comes to feeling crummy, “one size” cough syrup hardly fits all the symptoms. And that’s why we’ve taken liberty to break down the top ingredients in popular over the counter medications […]

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