How to talk to your kids about Santa Claus

To believe or not to believe—that is the question. For children, the extent to which they believe in Santa Claus and the length of time that they believe in Santa Claus varies. Young children sometimes question their beliefs after influence from peers and older siblings, […]

Sacramento’s Theater of Lights

Gather the family and get ready to immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Downtown Sacramento’s Theater of Lights is back this holiday season through December 24, after a year-long postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The magical display of winter wonderment is a beacon of warmth […]

Holiday wish list

I want… shop ‘til I drop Winter Wonderland Holiday Boutique This is your one-stop-to get gift shopping done plus find one-of-a-kind holiday décor. Dec. 5, Hutchins Street Square, Lodi.Gov/433/Hutchins-Street-Square I want to… raise a glass Deck the Hollandaise Lange Twins Family Winery is pulling out […]

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Cut Down Your Own Tree

Cutting down your own Christmas tree is a favorite tradition for many families, and there are a few ways to do it. Christmas tree farms exist nearby in Murphys, Dixon, Sloughhouse, and Castro Valley, where trees are grown for the sole purpose of getting axed […]

Read Up On Your Workout

Whether you’re a long-time fitness enthusiast or just barely clinging to your New Year’s resolution to get back into shape, Stockton-based sports cardiologist Dr. Ramin Manshadi’s new book can help motivate you to get up and moving. The book, The Wisdom of Exercise Health, aims […]

Catch the Kings

Making the move from Reno to Stockton in 2018 felt more like coming home to Sacramento’s minor league NBA team. With their parent club close by, the Stockton Kings embarked on a fresh start that solidified their role as a valuable developmental tool and brought […]

An Uncertain Path to Service

After a lifetime of dedication to public service, Suzanne Schultz, program manager for the San Joaquin County Family Justice Center, is looking forward to retirement in 2022—and she’s going out with a bang. The 57-year-old responsible for planning, designing, and running the FJC just snagged […]

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What it takes to get a marijuana business off the ground

To say cannabis is a ‘budding’ industry in California would be an understatement (pun intended). Cannabis in California has been legal for medical use since 1996. Fast forward to 2016, it was legalized for adult recreational use in California. A year later in 2017 ‘Regulations […]

Jen Howell’s artsy ornaments add local flair to every tree

Your Christmas tree is more than a simple piece of holiday décor and this year your holiday spirt is going to shine through when you deck the halls with photojournalist-turned-alcohol artist Jen Howell’s handcrafted ornaments. “My main focus is alcohol ink art. It is abstract and […]

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