Bart Robinson is a man of few words. He is humble and soft spoken. While he doesn’t boast or call out his admirable accomplishments, his actions—past and present, speak volumes. When asked about his commendable years in the Navy during the Vietnam War, Bart downplays […]
A mile above sea level, Denver is one of our favorite cities to visit any time of year, and while most may be clamoring to Colorado’s other zip codes for winter sports, we say Fall is when it’s best to seek out this city. We’ve […]
There are many benefits to participating in spin classes. The fitness phenomenon that has taken off in popularity the last decade has given rise to a movement of avid enthusiasts who spin anywhere and everywhere they can. Spin instructor Rebecca Reed has enthusiastically evolved into […]
Stockton is one of the country’s largest Urban Native Communities in the nation. It was named America’s most diverse city in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report. To help spread awareness of this, Stockton officially designated October 11 as Stockton Indigenous People Day in […]
There’s no shortage of pumpkin patches in and around San Joaquin County. And why would there be? After all, we live in the agricultural mecca of the country. Whether you’re looking for the plumpest pumpkin in the land to carve into your masterpiece or want […]
Every October, Lathrop’s larger-than-life pumpkin patch opens its doors to the community, unleashing a world of pumpkin-centric wonder. There’s a lot to see and do at Dell’Osso beyond picking out the most carveable pumpkin. With just a wristband, families can also enjoy a corn maze, […]
Combine focus, direction, and mentorship with high-school credits, engaging activities, and community service, add a dash of quasi-military discipline, and what do you get? It is a recipe for success for teens who have experienced trouble or are at risk of not graduating high school. […]
If you saw the beloved The Force commercial where a young boy dressed as Darth Vader turns on his father’s Volkswagen using the power of his mind (one of the most iconic Superbowl commercials of all time), then you know the work of Tim Ellis. […]
Imagine a semi-venomous 18-foot False Water Cobra slithering through a cage, a terrifying African Spitting Scorpion that can accurately shoot venom from one foot away into your eye causing you to go blind, and a colorful Ball Python that stretches up to six-feet long. What […]
There’s no need to travel far to get your outdoor adventure fix. California is a playground for adventure enthusiasts including nearby Placer County where you can combine the creature comforts of bigger cities with acres of open land. Hop on a bike, a horse, or […]
The story of leprechauns has been a famed part of Irish folklore since the 8th century when legends about fairies only two to three feet tall, working as cobblers to the fairy world and living in underground caves and hallowed tree trunks to hide from […]
Ernie Rodriguez, a car salesman at Chase Chevrolet, says his career really began in 1986 at Stanford University. “That’s when I joined Event Services, an office of the university for which I worked for 15 years. I came to know so many people that 20 […]
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