By Nora Heston Tarte “Make and use a checklist to ensure that you are not missing any information needed to complete your return.” –Dale Immekus Taxes cause any business owner headaches. They can be complicated if you do it yourself so many choose to hire […]
Stockton Heat’s mascot spreads his wings By copper Williams Our new entourage of incredible players aren’t the only ones leaving scorch marks across the arena. Frankie the Firebird is here to add a little more fuel to the flames burning in our hockey-loving hearts! 1. […]
A Manteca mother shares her love for digital art By Lindsey Rodrian “I decided if Frida can do it, I could give it a try,” Emily Whitaker says when asked what sparked her passion for art nearly seven years ago, referring of course to the […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Joann Marks, RN, MSN, puts her heart into her career. As the director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Marks has a passion for raising awareness of women’s heart health, and she is […]
By Lindsey Rodrian Have you ever pulled up to a drive through window to discover the person in front of you paid for your order? I haven’t…but…wouldn’t that be the best? Wouldn’t it turn an OK day into something better, adding a little pep in […]
By Copper Williams There’s nothing more comforting than a cup of tea among friends. Having that exquisitely simple second to just sit, sip, and savor both the flavor of the conversation and the lovely blend of leaves is a pastime enjoyed by countries across the […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Are you a victim of clichéd dating? Update your tired dinner-and-a-movie routine to something more adventurous. Whether you crave competition, have a need for speed or simply want to connect on a more intimate level, we’ve got you covered with five […]
Q & A With Rocky’s Handler By Nora Heston Tarte How did Rocky become your partner? I’ve had rocky since he was six months old. Rocky’s father worked for Stockton Police Department (SPD) as well so they bred him and I purchased him from another […]
By Nora Heston Tarte According to Danna Smith, writing children’s books is more than her career—it is her calling. Inspired by her early love of writing as well as the creatures she was exposed to as a young girl through her father who trained, bred, […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Heading to your local spa for a Valentine’s Day rub down? Consider forgoing your usual treatments—hot stones, aromatherapy, and sugar scrubs—for something a little, well, unusual. Luxury spas are sweetening the pot with offbeat menu items that might have you scratching […]
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 […]
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