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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Local Private Chef Takes Your Party from Doldrums to Dazzling By Nora Heston Tarte Lauren O’Leary is killing it as a private chef in San Joaquin County. From blind wine tastings to all-out dinner parties, her love of good food and fine wine have kept […]
By Nora Heston Tarte With the stress of the holidays knocking at your door, it’s important to find ways to infuse rest and relaxation into the season, or pick up new past times to boost your mood. Lucky for you, San Joaquin County is full […]
A Very Popular Holiday Vacation Destination By Don and Ann Jackson A few years ago we read about a majority poll of California residents that listed Hawaii as their most preferred dream vacation and we have to agree. It’s always been our favorite destination and […]
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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES By Don and Ann Jackson We’ve visited Pasadena many times over the years and usually it’s to see their world famous Rose Parade or attend a football game in the city’s stunning Rose Bowl, the queen of the holiday stadiums. And […]
Dating Revisited: A Guide to Getting Back Into the Game By Melissa Hutsell As the key to longevity, companionship is important at any age. Finding a partner later in life can be overwhelming, but there are plenty of resources and social landscapes available to those […]
Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County’s Executive Director By Nora Heston Tarte [columns] [column size=”2/3″]Lindy Turner-Hardin has always rooted for the underdog. She firmly believes in advocating for individuals that do not have the ability or resources to do so themselves. That mentality, […]
By Lindsey Rodrian As Americans we execute, practice, and preach our rights; The right to speak freely, to petition our beliefs, to practice religion, to assemble, and to be compensated, respected and considered, regardless of race, sex, age, and religion. Although our forefathers fought for […]