You'll never say there's nothing to do ever again!
SJ Fanboy has compiled the best entertainment and recreation directory for the greater Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento area. Whether it be outdoor sports, points of interest, or shooting your friends with a paintball gun, we've got you covered!
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Downtown Lodi Merchants Say Yes To Sundays
Religiously speaking, it may be a day of rest, but more downtown businesses are opening their doors on Sundays. Is it a smart move? Lodinews.com takes a look at the new trend. (3/7/05)
Peterson Judge To Share Anecdotes
The honorable Al Girolami - the Judge who presided over the Scott Peterson trial - will present "Stories of Stanislaus County Superior Court" on March 15. The Turlock Journal has more. (3/7/05)
Naming Stockton Hockey Team
Stockton Goal Rush? Stockton (River City) Brawlers? Stockton Miracles? Unstoppable Ice skaters? Stockton Hitterz? From 2,094 entries, the Stockton Pro Hockey Group will choose a winner to represent the city's upcoming minor league team. We think Stockton Fanboys is pretty snazzy ourselves. At any rate, click over to Recordnet.com for the the full story. (3/7/05)
Three Cheers For Chief One Armed Bandit
Nearby casinos like Jackson Rancheria and Black Oak Casino have helped the Indian gambling industry bring in $18.5 billion in 2004. Recordnet.com has more details. (2/16/05)
Manteca theatre Turns Into A House Of Cards
Casino Real Card Room will open up a new location in the building that formerly housed Valley Cinemas. Mantecabulletin.com has more. (2/16/05)
Does Galt Have Enough Fleas?
Galt - the Flea Market Mecca of San Joaquin - is contemplating adding a third day of weekly flea fun. Click on over to Lodinews.com to read if they will or won't. (2/16/05)
Chris Webbers Displays African American Collection
Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum will be featuring an exhibit on the Kings player's large collection of African American artifacts, documents, books and pictures. KCRA has more. (2/13/05)
Elk Grove Wildlife Refuge Expands
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has increased its size two fold to accommodate more visitors, kayaking and boating access ability, and hunters. Hmmm... hunters... so much for the wild life refuge. Recordnet.com has more details. (2/9/05)
Lodi Wine REPRESENT!
Michael-David Vineyards of Lodi kicked some major grape at the recent San Francisco wine show by beating out 3,200 entries to win the top prize for red wine. Lodinews has the rest of the story. (2/2/05)
Atlantic City Team To Become Stockton's Home Pucksters
It was announced Monday that Stockton's new minor league hockey team will be the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies. Season tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 5. Recordnet.com has more. (2/1/05)
Tracy Theater Gets Joan Rivers Size Facelift
Built in 1923 and abandoned in the late seventies as people headed for the mulitplexes, San Joaquin County's Vintage Theatre will rise from the ashes with a $10.6 million refurbishment later this year. Click over to Recordnet.com for more. (1/30/05)
Stockton Royal Retains Its Crown
Coming THIS close to becoming a church, the Stockton Royal was recently bought by developer Christopher "Kit" Bennitt who aims to keep the city landmark as an entertainment hotspot. Recordnet.com has full details. (1/30/05)
Locals Get Their Legolas On!
Recordnet.com takes a look at the burgeoning archery fad taking place in the Valley. (1/30/05)
Teen Bros. Find Success With Very Own Paintball Store
See Old Timers! Today's kids aren't all slackers. Teen brothers Matthew Lopez, 17, and 15-year-old Joshua Lopez are living the American dream by running Intimidator Paintball. Lodinews. com has the full story. (1/24/05)
Taking The Plunge Into The Ocean Club
Hip-Hop Fridays, comedy, and bikini contest are just a few of the amenities within the Ocean Lounge of Sacramento. Sacbee.com takes the plunge. (1/24/05)
Downtown Turlock's Farmer's Market Getting New Sheen
The Turlock Journal reports that organizers plan to super-size Turlock’s Gourmet Farmer’s Market with more vendors, entertainment, and other activities . (1/23/05)
Manteca City Councilman Stumping For Fireworks
Touting fireworks "as American as apple pie", Manteca City Councilman Vince Hernandez hopes to bring back the big bang to San Joaquin. Mantecabulletin takes a look at the..er.. fireworks. (1/23/05)
Escalon Looks Toward New 30+ Acre Park
Amongst the possible features for the proposed park are nature trails, baseball fields, an interactive water park, and an amphitheater. Recordnet.com has the full story. (1/23/05)
The Cos Hits Stockton
He may have been without one of his trademark sweaters, but Bill Cosby's Saturday night performance at the Bob Hope Theatre still won over the crowd. Recordnet.com has more. (1/10/05)
Manteca/Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Finds Success
The Manteca Bulletin reports the Club's recent annual telethon has raised a record $134,000. (1/10/05)
Stockton Area New Year's Events
SJFanboy.com's hometown is not without its many choices to celebrate the passing of 2004. Recordnet.com provides a run down of the area's best. (12/31/04)
New Year's Events in Sacramento
If you can't get on Arnie's New Year's Party guest list, here's some kick ass alternatives courtesy of Sacbee.com. (12/30/04)
Stockton First Night Not In Jeopardy From Weather
While hard rains have drenched San Joaquin this week, things should be just fine one way or another for the annual New Year celebration. Recordnet.com has more about the upcoming festivities. (12/30/04)
New Year's Events in Stanislaus County
Modbee.com lists various hot spots in Modesto, Newman, and Riverbank to ring in the new year. (12/29/04)
Will Stockton's Ship Come In?
The Port of Stockton is enthusiastically campaigning to convert the USS Iowa -a Navy battleship- into a public museum docked at Rough and Ready Island. Recordnet.com reports on the obstacles thats stand in it's way. (12/29/04)
Manteca Downtown Rehaul Finally Set To Go
After years of bla blah blah (but no rah rah rah) about revitalizing the downtown area, the new year will see many postive changes. Recordnet.com has more. (12/29/04)
Celebrating Capitalism In Riverbank
2005 will see a spankin' new shopping center for the city, reports the Riverbank News. (12/19/04)
Alex Spanos Pulls A McTwist
Who knew the celebrated businessman and unofficial Mayor of San Joaquin was such a hardcore skating fan?! Lodinews.com reports The Span Man is donating $10,100 for repair of the Lodi Skatepark. Way to go Alex! (12/13/04)
Manteca Paintball Park Closes But Players Still Gun Happy
Don't think the closure of Crossfire Paintball Park signals a drop in paintball enthusiasm. Recordnet.com reports the sport is more popular than ever. (12/12/04)
Headlining Comedians Coming To Manteca
Mantecabulletin.com reports Geoff Brown of Last Comic Standing and Jeff Applebaum - 2003 Comedian of the Year for the San Francisco Bay Area - will play a Feb. 05 Manteca fundraiser. (12/12/04)
Take A Trip To Bethlehem
Crash Jesus' birth and visit Grace Community Christian Church's "Journey to Bethlehem" - a realistic recreation of the Nativity Story performed by the church's 250 members. The Ceres Courier has the full story. (12/9/04)
Miss Riverbank Future Unclear
The recent cancelation of the Miss Riverbank Scholarship contest due to lack of financial and community support has left the long running competition's future in question. The Riverbank news has more. (12/8/04)
Escalon Lights Its Xmas Downtown Fire
The city of Escalon will host Christmas on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 11 with a light parade, refreshments, booths, hayrides, entertainment, and more. (12/8/04)
Manteca Eyeing BMX Track Closer
BMX racers and racing enthusiasts are cheering the Manteca City Council for their apparent desire to go forward with a BMX racing track. Click on to Recordnet.com for more details. (12/8/04)
Stockton Officially Opens Xmas Season
An estimated 2,000 people descended on Stockton's Weber's Point to ice skate, hang with Santa, and catch the Festival of Lights. Recordnet.com has more. (12/6/04)
Stockton Goes Jock
Start practicing the wave sports fans! Football, hockey and soccer will be the first three professional sports played in the soon to be opened downtown arena, reports KCRA. (12/6/04)
Sacramento Rave Haven
It's not the real thing, but an incredible simulation. Every Thursday night, Sacramento's Stoney Inn gets as close to a rave as it can get in (916). (12/5/04)
Stockton Poets Unleashl Third Release
You can find Midnight Dance/Pathos, a collection of works by Stockton poets, at Delta College Bookstore, UOP Bookstore, Latte Lounge, Blackwater Cafe, Sutter Street Cafe. Click on to Recordnet.com for details. (11/22/04)
Skating & Scabs In Lathrop
Some might not like having to wear helmets and pads, but patrons of the new Lathrop skate park have little say. Recordnet.com has more. (11/22/04)
Stockton Businesses Expect Boffo Bucks
Your favorites stores are hoping for a very merry, merry Christmas. Recordnet.com takes a look at the postive outlook of the holiday sales season. (11/21/04)
Keep A Look Out For Lathrop Cops Bearing Gifts
Believe it or not, but Lathrop police officers will pull over 15 people to award them with turkeys for good driving. Trivalleyherald.com has more on this gobble gooble goodness. (11/17/04)
Stockton City-wide Teen Center To Open In Jan.
Amongst the features of the new center will be bowling lanes, a computer lounge, a cafe, open mic nights, and a rock-climbing wall. An opening ceremony will be held December 10 with the grand opening following in January. Recordnet.com has more details. (11/16/04)
Cheap Ass Market Heaven For Cheap Asses
If you don't mind wading through piles of super market goods, you'll find the cheapest prices in Stockton at Curry's Crosstown Plaza. KCRA.com has more. (11/15/04)
Manteca Says Hello To City's Biggest Shopping Center
Recordnet.com reports that by as early as 2006, the consumers of Manteca will get a 59-acre brand new shopping center. Way to go Capitalism! (11/14/04)
Lodi Womans Wins Jackpot In Jackson
Lodinews.com has a story about Zeta Salwasser who won $475,957 at Jackson Rancheria. The Lodi resident is celebrating by going to Reno. (11/10/04)
Stockton Author To Speak At Crest Theatre
Stockton born and noted author Maxine Hong Kingston will open the California Lectures series Friday Oct. 29 at Sacramento's Crest Theatre. Visit Sacbee.com to learn more. (10/27/04)
Halloween Festival In Ceres
The city of Ceres will host their annual Halloween Festival which will feature a haunted househorse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, and more. The Ceres Courier has more. (10/27/04)
Ghost Town Having Trouble Scaring Up Guests
Rain may have marred the opening of the Pollardville Halloween event, but organizers are hoping for attendance to increase this weekend. Click on to KCRA.com for more information. (10/27/04)
Valley Goths Head To The Asylum
Once a week, the Rage Club in Sacramento transforms into The Asylum - the premier Goth party spot. Sacbee.com has all the dark and forboding details. (10/17/04)
BMX Track In Manteca?
Manteca Bicycle shop owner Jon Anderson is hoping to bring a top notch race course to San Joaquin. Recordnet.com has full details. (10/17/04)
Lodi City Council Ponders Skate Park Re-Opening
After being closed months for insurance worries, the Lodi Skate Park may get a new lease on life. Click on to Lodinews.com for more. (10/17/04)
Walk Like An Egyptian Fest
Held at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Ripon, the second annual event will offer food, art, and entertainment. Modbee.com has more. (10/15/04)
Oh The Horror In Manteca
Get scared sh**less at the South Main Street Field of Horror as the freak fest returns this Halloween season with even more scares. Mantecabulletin.com has more spoooooky details. (10/15/04)
Explore The American River Discovery Trail
KCRA has a report on the opening of a new Rancho Cordova nature trail designed to increase public awareness and appreciation of the American River. The walking also helps you burn off those calories too. (10/3/04)
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