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 […]
Every Brilliant Thing Tour March 4 & 5 Changing Faces Theater This one-man show comes to Lodi for two days only to cover the heavy themes surrounding suicide with a lighthearted touch. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $20 each. ChangingFacesTheater.org Bob McMillen Memorial […]
On South Ventura Avenue, Edible Schoolyard Stockton Community Farm is remaking the former Boggs Tract site into an outdoor education, gathering, and cultivation center. In 2022, the nonprofit (with locations in both Stockton and Berkeley) aims to welcome K-12 students for kitchen and garden classes […]
There’s something absolutely magical about being able to hop in the car on a sunny spring day and drive to a dreamy little flower farm for a fresh bouquet of seasonal blooms, providing an almost-guaranteed dose of pure happiness. And for Linda Backman, owner of […]
We live in the time of big butts. But crafting the perfect derriere takes a lot of hard work, or at least a little outside-of-the-box thinking. We all know squats and deadlifts can sculpt our booties, creating density and providing a firmer rear, but there […]
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