Cultured Kindness

Stockton native rules Ori Tahiti Nui World Championship Dance Competition  By Lindsey Rodrian “Tahitian legends share stories that teach positivity and hit close to home,” says Stockton native Melanie Marie Amen, in regards to her life-long involvement in Tahitian culture. “My siblings and I were […]

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 […]

30 Best Bets To Heat Up The Season

By Lindsey Rodrian & Nora Heston Tarte       Hot Lingerie Don’t you just feel better, prettier, and more confident when secretly sporting super cute undergarments? Of course you do. Lacy? Check. Soft? Check. Hot? Check. Theadora’s delicate and dreamy intimates range from t-shirt […]

New Year, New Workout

By Copper Williams Rise and shine, San Joaquin! It’s a fresh start to a new year and you know what that means: It’s time to get off that sofa, slip on your shoes, and get started on those resolutions! And I’m not talking about just […]

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Weaving Webs With UOP's Dr. Vierra

  By Lindsey Rodrian It’s not abnormal for Dr. Craig Vierra, University of the Pacific’s College of Biological Sciences Professor and Co-Chair, to be greeted by a jarred black widow spider placed outside his office door. While many screech, flee or panic at the sight […]

An Unmatched Menu at Midgley’s Public House

  By Copper Williams    Welcome to Midgley’s Public House. A show-stopping dining experience that first opened in the late months of 2014, represented by a coat of arms honoring Michael’s English roots. “A public house, historically, is a huge community meeting place. I thought it […]

Las Vegas: Re-Invented

By Don & Ann Jackson It’s been quite a few years since we’d been to Vegas and was pleasantly surprised at the numerous changes we encountered. Naturally, the casinos and major name entertainment are still of paramount importance for those folks who enjoy either or […]

Sugar & Spice:

How To Craft The Perfect Holiday Cocktail By Lindsey Rodrian Towne House Restaurant is a San Joaquin sanctuary for a handful of reasons: The quaint, historic building is perfectly nestled in Wine & Roses; their innovative menu speaks volumes to the farm to fork movement […]

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