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Winter Warmups
Your Guide to Some of San Joaquin’s Most Cozy Drinks Whether you’re looking for a drink to perk you up or chill you out, these local spots will have just what you need to keep you warm throughout the winter months. Dulce de Leche Latte […]
A Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Let’s be real. Holiday gift giving can be a serious stress inducer. We all have that one person who is really tough to cross of your list. They either have everything they need or you simply don’t know what they want. But fear not, because […]
Bride Guide: A Special Wedding Section 2018
It’s the holidays, and people are popping the question among friends, family, and sparkly lights. We want to help you craft the perfect memorable moment, and begin your planning with ease. Our Local Wedding Resource Guide will assist you in every detail needed as you […]
Wine, Art & Food on the Central Coast Visit Lompoc
Lompoc, California is an alluring, albeit small Santa Barbara County town best known for its wine, art, and cuisine. Just a few hours drive from San Joaquin County, you’ll feel worlds away as you sip your way through the busy wine ghetto, taste bites from […]
Inside San Joaquin’s Homelessness Crisis
Inside San Joaquin’s Homelessness Crisis Seven out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from homelessness. But, when you pass the man panhandling on the street, or the woman pushing a cart full of her belongings—do you acknowledge their existence as a living, breathing human […]
Soups For Every Palate
Over 500 million years ago, when life on earth was restricted to water-borne creatures seeking out non-poisonous sustenance, the first taste buds began to develop. Initially a protection mechanism, our palate has evolved from being a base instrument of survival distinguishing poison from nutrients to […]
Branch to Bottle
Olive Oil Harvest with Calivirgin Olive Oil Harvest season means late nights and early mornings. It means missing out on important milestones. It means working an insane number of hours each day to get your olives picked and processed. It’s a sacrifice. But it’s one […]
Bachelor-Inspired Getaway
Lake Tahoe Flashback to exactly one year ago: October 2017. For fans of the show, it may feel like we just concluded the tumultuous two-season adventure that was Becca Kufrin’s journey to love, but in reality, it’s been exactly one year since she found herself […]
The K-9 Connection
When budget cuts hit our county’s police departments, K-9 units were the first to go. Today, our local police reach into their own pockets to reintroduce an essential crime-fighting element: One with a heightened sense of smell, a high drive, and a startling bark. In […]
50 Ways to Women’s Wellness
Helpful Tips for a Healthier You Wellness is an ongoing journey. Sometimes we may feel like we’ve gone off course, and it can be intimidating to try and get back on the right path. But all it really takes is just a few steps in […]
Women in Wine
The next generation of women in Lodi Wine Country take the helm They say it’s a man’s world. But, if the Lodi wine industry is any indication of workforce trends, women of the world are poised for success! Our AVA has a rich and storied […]