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SJ Fair Comes To An End
San Joaquin County's biggest bash closes after a week of festivities. Recordnet.com gives the lowdown. (6/28/04)
Stanislaus County Looking Forward To Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Turlockjournal.com reports on the 15,000 expected to attend the annual music/fireworks event at California State University, Stanislaus. (6/27/04)
Meet A Pair Of Very Nice Clowns
Recordnet.com spotlights professional clowns Michael and Karen Searle aka Mouse and Daisy of Snuffy's Magical Clown Revue. No, really. (6/26/04)
Hey Mon! Reggae Festival Debuts In Modesto
The first Reggae Sunsplash Festival will take place this Sunday featuring a wealth of Caribbean music, cuisine and fashion. Modbee.com has full details. (6/26/04)
Underground Art In Modesto
The Bancroft Syndicate - Modesto's Underground Art Movement - offers local artists the opportunity to create...well...art. Modbee.com has more. (6/26/04)
10 Arrested, 100 Ejected At SJ County Fair
A Girl Fight turned into a Battle Royale Tuesday night which led to many fairgoers being escorted off the premises one way or another. KCRA has more. (6/22/04)
San Joaquin Fair Opens
Cotton Candy !!! MMMMMM Corn Dogs!!! Corn Dogs!!! They've got Funnel Cakes!!! Recordnet.com has a full report on the opening day fun. (6/17/04)
Neighbors Of Stanislaus Fairgrounds Upset Over Public PeePee
Having their front lawns used as a public toilet by uncouth persons is only one of the complaints being made by residents living adjacent to the Stanislaus Fairgrounds. Turlockjournal.com has all the grisly details. (6/16/04)
Hot New Sac Club Losing Its Luster
After an incredible launch two months ago, Sacramento's Empire finds itself plagued with problems, Sacbee.com reports (6/14/04)
Sac Skaters Raise Money For Park
Problem: no skatepark in Sacramento. Solution: Raise cash through skate shows! Sacbee.com looks at the details. (6/14/04)
Celebrities Abound At Stockton Golf Tournament
Celebrity-amateur tournament held at The Reserve at Spanos Park kicks off this morning. Recordnet.com is on the green. (6/14/04)
Mr. Spock, Sonny & Cher, Spinal Tap Part Of Pixie Woods' 50 Years
Stockton's long running amusement park celebrates its 50th B-Day. Recordnet.com looks back at all the fun. (6/13/04)
Graffiti Weekend Cruising Kept Under Wraps
The annual weekend after graduation hijinx was watched with a close eye by Modesto's finest. Modbee.com has the full story. (6/13/04)
Police and Firemen Square Off In The Ring
The boys in blue take on the boys in red at the Stockton Civic Auditorium Friday, June 11, the Manteca Bulletin reports. (6/10/04)
Half Man Half Animals On Display In Sacramento
They look like citizens from the Island of Dr. Moreau, but they're actually pieces by Gerald Heffernon on display at Sacramento's Crocker Museum. Sacbee.com takes a look. (6/10/04)
Graduation Weekend Partying Eyed Closely By Authorities
Warning To All Ragin' Seniors: The "Party Patrol" will be out in force. Modbee.com has the full details. (6/10/04)
Riverbank Skatepark Opening Sat. June 12
The Riverbank News reports on the opening day festivities for the city's brand new skatepark. (6/9/04)
Anticipation For SJ County Fair Growing
The Escalon Times has a piece on this year's upcoming Fair taking place June 16-27. (6/9/04)
Fancy Smashing A Car?
The Stanislaus County Fair's Destruction Derby II is open for registration; Mad Max fans need apply. Click on over to Turlockjournal.com for the full story. (6/4/04)
UOP Aquatopia Event Brings Together Artists, Scientists, and Public
"Aquatopia: A Confluence of Art, Science and the California Watershed." runs June 5 -13. Recordnet.com gives full details. (6/4/04)
Plug Into The Boardwalk
Sacbee.com profiles this Orangevale rock hot spot. (5/30/04)
Police Out In Force For Memorial Day Weekend
With millions of people out to get their Memorial Day Vacation Groove on, Stanislaus police will be keeping constant vigil for stupid people doing stupid things. Modbee.com has the story. (5/27/04)
Stockton Mini-Road Racing Offers Small Vroom, Big Fun
Have a need for fast and furious speed? The Stockton Mini-Road Racing Club may well be the answer, recordnet.com reports. (5/25/04)
Riverbank Skatepark To Open
Sat. June 12 will see the opening of the city's skatepark, The Riverbank News reports. (5/25/04)
Annual Escalon Park Fete Saved
The Escalon Times reports the city's Lions Club has stepped into shepherd Park Fete 2004 after usual organizer the Escalon Chamber of Commerce ran into pending litigation in connection with a past Fete. (5/25/04)
Stockton Granny 80 Jumps Out Of Plane
While most other Grannies are complaining about the cold or watching Wheel of Fortune, Rose Anglin took a leap few have dared try. Recordnet.com was there for all the skydiving fun. (5/22/04)
Turlock Skatepark Opens Today With Festivities
Turlockjournal.com reports on the long awaited opening of the city's skatepark. (5/22/04)
Oakwood Lake Resort To Close
After 30 years of offering water slides, campgrounds, and more, this popular Manteca spot will close its doors, reports Modbee.com. (5/22/04)
Shawn Wayans To Make Sac Laugh Its Ass Off
The Wayans brother is coming to the Punchline this weekend and Sacbee.com has an interview with the Scary Movie star. (5/14/04)
Delta Waterways Beckon Sailors
Recordnet.com reports on the sailing scene. (5/14/04)
Paintball Lee Harvey Oswalds Strike In Stockton
Oak Park is the scene for random shootings from paint lovin' snipers recordnet.com reports . (5/10/04)
Lodi Winetasting Event Offers Tours, Tips, & Buzzes
May 15-16 the eighth annual Vines to Wines Tour will offer visits to 18 wineries across the Lodi winescape says lodinews.com. (5/10/04)
Modesto Barbecues Up A Mighty Good Time
The first Modesto Street Scene & BBQ Festival offered up a tasty mix of BBQ, a street faire, and sportin events. Modbee.com reports. (5/10/04)
Lodi Fire Won't Stop Sacramento Street Revitalization
Planned retail and entertainment district says screw you to nature's cruel will. Lodinews.com gets the scoop.(5/5/04)
Cinco de Mayo Celebrated In Downtown Stockton
"Viva Mexico!" Recordnet.com joins in on the fun. (5/5/04)
Manteca Mall? Maybe.
Manteca's popularity may skyrocket if the shop-a-plex is built. Recordnet.com looks at what all the fuss is about. (5/5/04)
The Passion On Pacific Avenue
What's the buzz?! Hey, I'll tell you what's a happenin'- or rather Recordnet.com will in their review of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/ Tim Rice rock opera at Stockton's Delta College. (5/5/04)
Turlock Skate Park To Open May 22
Turlockjournal.com reports on the imminent opening of the city's very own skate park. (5/3/04)
Asparagus Festival A Hit? Take One
Recordnet.com reports on the 19th Annual Stockton Asparagus festival. (4/24/04)
Asparagus Festival A Hit? Take Two
....and Lodinews.com throws in their two cents. (4/24/04)
Lodi Skate Park In Jeopardy
No ollies or kickflips are a poppin' at local skate spot. Recordnet.com does a varial. (4/24/04)
Stockton Readies Asparagus Festival
Thekcrachannel.com gives the skinny on the Spear-itual happenings in downtown Stockton. (4/21/04)
Happy Birthday West Main Art Gallery
The Turlock gallery celebrates its one year birthday turlockjournal.com reports. (4/21/04)
Sac Club Empire Opens To Much Fanfare and Butt-shaking
Sacbee.com gets all jiggy with this report from the Empire's festive opening. (4/18/04)
Newman Theater Gets A Makeover
Modbee.com reports on the continuing makeover of the 64 year old landmark. (4/18/04)
Stanislaus County Fair Gets Special
38 Special, that is. The eighties band is the latest addition to Stanislaus County's biggest bash. Turlockjournal.com reports on this and all the rest of the fair fun. (4/18/04)
A Look Back At Funderwoods
As Funderwoods at Micke Grove changes in both attractions and name, Lodinews.com traces the history of this San Joaquin fun park. (4/15/04)
Caswell State Park: Much To Offer
Hiking, Biking, Making Friends and Much More! Modbee spotlights popular Caswell State Park. (4/15/04)
Earth Day Event Comes To Modesto
Think globally, act locally! Modbee.com reports on the Earth Day fun in Modesto. (4/14/04)
Guerilla Artist Raids Gallery
Some call him a criminal, some call him an artist. You can decide after reading this article complements of Sacbee.com (4/13/04)
Toot toot! Sacramento Southern Railroad Is Back
Sacbee.com heralds the return of the Old Sac train that could. (4/9/04)
Lodi Wants To Be Artsy Fartsy
The Lodi Arts Commission release arts & culture needs assessment report. Lodinews.com pulls out their brush to investigate. (4/9/04)
Modesto Play Plays With Racism
Upcoming piece by Prospect Theater Project looks unflinchingly at white and black, yet purple, turquoise, and burgundy uncomfirmed. (4/9/04)
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