She got it from her mama. Zhauntel Fields grew up in Sacramento, keenly aware of her Southern roots and encouraged by her mother to explore her heritage, art, and self-expression. As an adult, Zhauntel learned to use her interest in art as a way to […]
Candy corn gets a bad rap, and we’ll be honest, it seems like people fall into two camps—they either love it, or they hate it. But despite its potentially bad reputation, candy corn still manages to top lists as the best-selling Halloween candy each October. […]
As of 2019, the US Census Bureau estimated that 42 percent of San Joaquin County’s population is Hispanic or Latino. For Gracie Madrid, who spearheads efforts to bring cultural events to the community through the Mexican Heritage Center in Stockton, Hispanic Heritage Month is an […]
Buying a car has rarely been easy. It’s time consuming, it’s stressful, and some people feel like they are being taken advantage of. Car dealerships in San Joaquin County work hard to make the car buying process easier, and to reassure customers they aren’t working […]
In Lodi wine country, sustainability is more than a marketing term. It’s a way of life. Sustainability encompasses all aspects of Lodi wine country. From the vineyard to the bottle, our local farmers and winemakers continue to lead the nation in their efforts to make […]
Marie and Joe Hohn opened House of Clocks in Lodi in 1970, which means 2020 marks the company’s 50th anniversary, now owned and operated by two of Marie and Joe’s sons, Steve and Chuck, and Chuck’s wife Sandy. “They would be shocked. I’m pretty sure,” […]
Creativity grows in the Valley and for San Joaquin County’s watercolor artists, there is no shortage of inspiration. Patti Kennedy, who has been teaching art with programs like Artists in Schools for nearly two decades, shows her work at the Lodi Community Art Center. “I […]
Mammoth Lakes is an adventurer’s paradise. Year-round the outdoor activities—from skiing and snowboarding to fishing and hiking—beckon travelers from across the world to come for a visit. About four hours from here, the locale is easy to get to, but it sets itself apart. A […]
Cherries have come and gone, asparagus has had its day, and tomatoes are winding down for the summer, but mushroom season is just getting started. “Some of the mushrooms are going to show up in the fall,” says Michael Sampson, President of Sacramento Area Mushroomers […]
Sometimes great ideas find us. For Ashley Parham, that was the case with her business The Beekeeper’s Honey, which she started in 2017. The story goes a little like this: Ashley was working at a local fruit stand when a customer asked if they sold […]
It’s hard to escape plastic in today’s day and age. The petroleum oil byproduct permeates nearly every facet of daily life, from the kitchen stocked with water bottles and food storage bags to the closet hung with synthetic clothing. While states like California are slowly […]
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