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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Our Golden Edition

Whether this is the first time you’ve picked up our magazine or you’re a faithful reader of San Joaquin magazine, this October issue is big stuff. This issue marks a big birthday, the 50th edition of San Joaquin magazine—that means we’ve created fifty different magazines! With all these editions under our belt, it occurred to me that maybe our readers don’t really know how our magazine comes to be each month, so here’s a quick inside look.

Three and a half months ahead of the publication date for each edition, we are brainstorming story ideas; at three months until D-day we assign out all our stories; and two months before publication, all stories and photos are due. Then the fun begins. Our editor reads, fact checks, and edits the text; our graphic designer comes up with an inspired design for each story; and all the designs are tweaked to fit in our many advertisers. Now we’re done, right? Nope. Once everything is set in stone, our editor reads all the pages again, and everyone—we’re talking editors, myself, sales executives, graphic designers, interns— takes a final sweep before the magazine is sent to “Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; press, a month before the publication date. All that, and then we wait for the day when the magazine enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; comes, and we can do it all over again. Sounds make the most of what you have. It is great, right? It is! later than you think.” - Horace

We’re so proud of all the new things that we have been able to do in fifty issues of San Joaquin magazine. Today, we’re focusing our energy on bringing you, the community, into our publication. Check out the yearbook photos of our local pets (pg. 42), sent in from readers all over the area. We welcome your feedback on anything that you like or don’t like in the magazine. You can always find us online at www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com, but we have also just launched our own Facebook and Twitter updates, so we can keep you updated about what’s going on with San Joaquin magazine. Look here for contests, events, feedback, and exciting updates. I bet you didn’t know that you can read the entire magazine online cover to cover with our virtual page flip. It’s pretty neat and interactive.

Even with fifty issues said and done, we are always looking forward. Be sure to check out our upcoming Holiday issue (November/December) and Health, Mind, and Body issue of San Joaquin magazine (January), and our newest publications, San Joaquin Kids (December) and San Joaquin Weddings (January). I can’t wait to create fifty more issues!

Sincerely,

Tony Zoccoli Publisher, San Joaquin magazine

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UpFront 209 TRENDS PEOPLE CULTURE STYLE

CSI: Tracy Melinda Pierce of the Tracy Police Department BRENDA HARTSHORN

by Jeremy Fletcher

You’ve seen the shows; you get the general idea behind crime scene investigation, with or without the Hollywood makeover. Plot twists are as follows: a crime is committed, evidence is left behind, a talented officer collects said evidence, there’s high-tech equipment, quite a bit of work, and ultimately the guilty party goes to jail. Life is actually not that different at the Tracy Police Department (PD), except in ‘real life’ sometimes the guilty walks.

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Above: (left) Office Pierce dusts for fingerprints as one type of evidence to prove that a person was present at the scene of a crime; (right) A visual record is created of the evidence once found

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BRENDA HARTSHORN

Pierce simply has investigation in her blood. Her grandfather, a Los Angeles PD detective, and her father, a Tracy PD detective, both inspired her to rise to the position she holds today.

“I’d go on ride-alongs when I was young. It was just so exciting,” says Pierce. “I always looked up to him and admired what he did.”

The initial intrigue turned into a career for this Tracy native, who admits that her job is actually quite a bit like the television show. Once a crime is committed and the scene is secure, it is Pierce and her colleagues who are called onto the scene to investigate and track down vital information. From there, Pierce either processes her own findings or relies on other agencies to assist with the case.

“I just really like to get involved,” adds Pierce. “There are a lot of misconceptions about CSI work—sometimes people think that there is DNA or fingerprints on everything. But I really enjoy a job like this where you never know what your day is going to bring.”

While each day brings new excitement, it also brings the realization that as a CSI detective she is exposed to some of the worst in people. Still, armed with a strong family background in the business and an investigative and inquisitive mind, Pierce maintains both a love and interest in her job.

“It’s very rewarding to find evidence that brings someone to justice,” says Pierce. “That’s the highlight of the job, using your skills and working with the department as a team to get the job done.”

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resident Eisenhower announced in 1956 a “sister Cities” program for American cities to form partnerships with cities around the world, in order to promote peace and create economic and cultural alliances. Over the last fifty years, local cities have created and maintained close bonds with cities from all around the globe. this is part 9 of 9, the final installment, in our series featuring our local sister cities.

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SISTER CITIES Asaba, Nigeria

in 2005, the Nigerian Association of Central California requested that stockton honor the sizable Nigerian population in the city by pursuing a sister City relationship with a city in Nigeria. After a year of searching, stockton formalized its newest international relationship with the city of Asaba in 2006.

Asaba is a thriving metropolis of 500,000 people located on a hill in the delta region of the Niger river, one of Africa’s largest and most important rivers. Because of its prime location, Asaba has always been a central trading area, and for a time it even

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served as the region’s colonial capital for the British.

Asaba was a natural choice for stockton, as the cities have numerous similarities. in addition to both cities having inland ports, similar climates, and comparable populations and growth rates, both stockton and Asaba are major agricultural regions. stockton has twice welcomed dignitaries from Asaba and Nigeria in order to commemorate the partnership, and the city is tentatively planning to have their first delegation travel to Asaba in 2011. —Matthew Andrews

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College Bound University of the Pacific’s new president Pamela Eibeck

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BRENDA HARTSHORN

She’s a Stanford-educated mechanical engineer with a contagious laugh. Her management style relies on a unique blend of an administrator’s people skills and a scientist’s attention to detail.

She likes dark chocolate and the Harry Potter series. She has, on occasion, given in to the temptation of the karaoke microphone.

She’s the new President of Stockton’s University of the Pacific.

Dr. Pamela Eibeck brings to the university a determination to build excitement for learning and citizenship in college students. It’s what took her career from experimental research to developing curriculum geared toward attracting students to her field. It’s also what drew her to this small, liberal arts college campus in Stockton. The widely-published former dean from Texas Tech University says she plans to build on Pacific’s reputation for community and professional programs established by her predecessor Donald DeRosa.

“I came with a passion for the breadth of the programs we offer,” says Eibeck, who learned of the president’s position while investigating colleges with her youngest child, Will Jeffery, now a freshman at Santa Clara University.

“Hey! That would be really cool,” she thought, adding jokingly that her son “got accepted first” and has “big plans” for bringing laundry home on weekends.

With two grown stepchildren and two children in college, Eibeck is familiar with the college experience from a parent’s point of view.

She knows what it’s like to tour campuses, and she has a first-person perspective on students’ use of technology for social connection. That sort of personal experience helps her see the needs of all students.

“I’m trying to improve my texting,” she says, adding that her own college search experience “helped me see how important the first visit to campus is.” Pacific’s tidy, brick campus with its new student union and biological sciences center makes for a quite fine first impression. »

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Pumpkin Time U-Pick Pumpkin Patches in San Joaquin Long gone are the days of simply digging in a bin in front of the grocery store for a Halloween pumpkin. Why would you want to with all the holiday activities that San Joaquin’s pumpkin patches have to offer? Not to mention that you have the opportunity to pick your own fresh pumpkin from the patch, ready to carve into a smiling jack-o’-lantern.

Corn and hay mazes are just a few of the festivities you will find en route to picking the perfect pumpkin. Lathrop’s Dell‘Osso Farms offers up train rides, games, and even a giant cannon that shoots pumpkins up to 200 yards. Pick your favorite spot, your closest destination, or make a day of it and go for the most fun. Either way, be sure to get the best pumpkin you can find—and at these pick-your-own places it’s up to you. —Jeremy Fletcher Dell’Osso Farms

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» Eibeck will oversee construction of a new gymnasium and technology center in the coming years.

The former honors program director and vice provost for undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University says she also plans to build on existing programs that emphasize the softer side of university life—student leadership, community service, and experiential education. Meanwhile, she plans to spend her first year in what she calls a “listening campaign” to better understand students, faculty, administrators, and the Valley’s community at large. Then she’ll look to the future and her own legacy as Pacific president.

“I definitely see myself continuing the momentum,” she says.

Pacific Board of Regents Chair Tom Zuckerman says Eibeck’s resume demonstrates a leader who has reached beyond her base technical training to include student-centered work.

“She has demonstrated a real enthusiasm for the way liberal arts and professional education are combined at Pacific, and I think she is going to challenge us all to carry that integration to even higher levels,” he says.

When Eibeck isn’t working, she can be found working out. She runs daily with husband William Jeffery, a law professor and native Californian. She’s looking forward to camping, skiing, and hiking in the nearby Sierras, as well as checking out Stockton’s many ethnic dining opportunities. Visit her office and you’re likely to be offered a Scharffen Berger chocolate from her candy dish, a laugh or two, and a glowing review of her new campus home.

“As president I always have to come back to bragging about University of the Pacific.”

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HEALTH CARE Q: Are short-term stays and physical therapy recommended following surgery?

A: Replacement surgeries have become common practice. The advancement in hardware and technology is allowing for these types of procedures to have increased longevity.

To ensure you have the best outcome, physical therapy and occupational therapy are highly recommended, giving you greater range of motion and strengthening your overall core so you can return home safely. Taking advantage of the opportunity to receive the rehab you need allows you the outcome you are looking for.

Golden LivingCenters is one care provider that offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, three great meals per day, and state-ofthe-art physical therapy.

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The program provides low-cost disposal, documentation, and free consultations. Call 468-5670 to see if your business qualifies and obtain a cost estimate. If you qualify, you can schedule an appointment.

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Seeking Asylum

edited by Jeremy Fletcher and William Maxwell all photos courtesy Bank of Stockton Historical Photograph Collection

From a prison ship moored in the Delta to caring for all of California’s mentally ill, Stockton’s State Hospital revolutionized the way the state cared for its patients and set standards for asylums today.

If historic tales of the mentally-ill and California’s clinically insane are what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the wrong place. We can, however, tell you about the history of the building the State of California’s mentally-ill patients called home for much of the twentieth century—right in our own backyard—Stockton State Hospital.

Known throughout its more than 150 years as both the Insane Asylum of California and the Stockton State Hospital, our region has a long line of local history with mental illness, as Stockton was the original home to the mentally insane and soon brought them in from all over the state.

The original plan for the state hospital came in the form of an act in 1851 to tax passengers and sailors leaving the Port of San Francisco.

One-fifth of this tax was to go toward funding of the new Stockton State General Hospital. What once began as a rough wooden building, previously a saloon and lodging house, became home to the original thirteen patients that had previously been housed on the prison brig Susanne—at the time moored in the Delta Channel near Center Street.

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As the hospital began to soar, so did expansion and overcrowding.

Towards 1852, the state began to separate the mental from the physically-ill patients as the number of mentally-ill began The Stockton hospital was to skyrocket, and the hospital championed for setting (originally meant to serve standards for patient care. those working the southern mines in search of gold) became the state’s center for mental health. Here, counter to the stories and lore that usually accompany insane asylums, the Stockton hospital was championed for setting standards for patient care and the handling of its population, unlike any other institution at the time.

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The expansion quickly grew from 134 patients in late 1852, to more than 1,000 in 1880, and to nearly 5,000 patients a century later in 1953. By that time, a fire had demolished a good portion of the male (men’s) department, and the female department was dismantled just a few years later. By the 1970s, new therapies and regulations were coming into effect that caused for a great number of closings in state hospitals, yet the Stockton Hospital still remained strong.

It was only in 1996, after more than one hundred fifty years of use in the community, the Stockton State Hospital officially closed its doors.

Today known as University Park, the site has many uses, including a satellite campus for California State University, Stanislaus. [SJM]

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To Serve and Protect officer Jaime nance and bian

For three years now, Jaime Nance and his partner Bian, a Belgian Malinois, have been proud members of the Stockton Police Department’s K-9 unit—but they’ve been friends even longer.

Bian is quite literally a dog of the world.

Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 2004, he was transported to France shortly thereafter to train for competition and then brought over to Boston in 2006 for the same purpose. That was when Nance discovered and “recruited” him, figuring Bian to be an ideal candidate for the Stockton K-9 unit.

After they finally met and Nance brought Bian to California, it became clear to him that he’d not only found an ideal coworker, but another member of the family. Devoted to Nance while on the job, Bian is equally devoted to the entire Nance family when off-duty.

Bian is also a favorite of the K-9 unit in general.

Professional and dedicated on the job, he is also very handsome (he’d be the first to admit) and arguably the friendliest dog in the unit. As such, he and Nance are routinely called upon to put on demonstrations at schools and make other public appearances.

In order for the Stockton PD’s K-9 unit to maintain its high level of proficiency, several months of initial training are required for each K-9 team to become certified, and then a minimum of sixteen hours training a month to stay certified.

Nance and Bian completed their initial training in September 2006 and have been patrolling the Stockton streets ever since.

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Service Dogs in San Joaquin by nissa Hallquist l photos by bRenda HaRtsHoRn

the bond between humans and canines goes back thousands of years. so

deeply rooted is this relationship that it was inevitable for dogs to actually

take on tasks previously reserved for human beings: providing services that directly and positively benefit their handlers and community. apart from herding and hunting, there are three general categories for dogs that work primarily for the benefit of humans: service/guide, public safety, and therapy. the first, guide dogs are most commonly seen assisting the sight or hearing-impaired maneuver safely in public. they can also assist by guiding wheelchairs, carrying heavy objects, detecting the warning signs of an epileptic seizure or diabetic episode, and much more. public safety dogs are K-9s, guard dogs, and those trained to sniff out drugs or locate missing people. the final group is the comforters, visiting hospitals, schools, retirement homes, and more to help improve morale and confidence. the following are just a few of these helpful dogs (and their humans) who lead, protect, and comfort those in the san Joaquin area. »

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Guide to Freedom Diane Fidanque and ripken

When Diane Fidanque of Stockton was initially diagnosed with macular degeneration, she wasn’t about to let that stop her from getting around in the world, yet she wasn’t sure about her options to do so.

Like many in her position, she had been under the impression that one has to be completely sightless in order to qualify for a guide dog. Not true. While attending classes at the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) in Albany, CA, Fidanque went on a field trip to the San Rafael campus of Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), where people with sight impairment can be matched up and trained with a certified guide dog at no cost to them. She also learned that she indeed qualified.

Fidanque applied for and was accepted into GDB’s guide dog program, whereby she was matched up with Ripken, a yellow lab. After a month of on-site training to learn how to work together, she came home with her new best friend. She and Ripken have been together for four years now, and Fidanque has found that Ripken does much more for her than merely helping cross the street safely.

She can go anywhere. She’s been on cruises and airplanes, goes shopping and out to eat. With Ripken, she’s been able to maintain the freedom she’s always prized.

Having a guide dog has also opened up paths she hadn’t expected: those of communication. The public is sometimes uncomfortable reacting to those with disabilities. But a guide dog tends to soothe that discomfort as a furry, friendly, third party.

“With cane travel, people tend to avoid you,” Fidanque has noticed. “But with Ripken, people come right up to talk.” Although, she’s observed, “They mostly just want to pet him.”

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>> Breed All About It While there is no hard and fast rule, certain dog breeds show consistent characteristics (like temperament, strength, intelligence, and appearance) that make them ideal for specific tasks.

Service/Guide: labrador retrievers are the number one choice as guide dogs, followed by golden retrievers and german shepherds. these breeds tend to most often meet the guide Dogs of america standard criteria of health, willingness to work, and mild temperament.

Big Ears, Bigger Hearts londa Downing, solo and button

A New Mexico resident most of her life, Londa Downing moved to Lodi about four years ago to be closer to her family. After doing so, however, she found she needed something to help occupy her time. Knowing Downing’s love for animals, a friend referred her to Animal Friends Connection Humane Society (AFCHS) in Lodi as a possible therapy dog handler.

The AFCHS therapy dog training program began ten years ago through the efforts of Patricia Sherman, who continues to manage the program today, and Linda Wendorff, who operates her own therapy dog program in Vacaville. Downing and her champion Papillon pooch, Sky, turned out to be a great—and enthusiastic—fit.

Soon, Downing was able to combine her love for her dogs with her previous experience as an English teacher. Along with Sherman, she helped to establish the Dogs and Reading Team (DaRT), in which small groups of children are encouraged to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to the nonjudgmental dogs.

Having recently retired the 17 year-old Sky, Downing now uses two more of her Papillons, Solo and Button, to continue on with the DaRT program at Lodi Middle School and the Galt Library, as well as takes them on visits to St. Joseph’s Medical Center’s skilled nursing and pediatrics wings. She often dresses the dogs up in costumes for holidays or special events, both to entertain, and, more practically, to minimize shedding.

While it’s clear Downing loves what she does, it seems like Solo and Button might love it even more. She usually takes turns going out with each dog, and when one goes off to work with Downing, the other is always upset they can’t come along as well. [SJM]

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Public Safety: police Dogs german shepherds, belgian malinois, and rottweilers are typically partnered with police to maintain order due to their intelligence, willingness to work, and imposing appearance. such characteristics make these breeds, along with pit bulls, popular as guard dogs as well.

trackers bloodhounds were originally bred to track people, their keen sense of smell allowing them to follow a scent over large distances. beagles and basset Hounds also have an excellent sense of smell, but it’s their smaller size and non-threatening appearance that really make them ideal for sniffing out drugs or explosives at airports.

Fire Dogs Dalmatians were originally used to guide horsedrawn fire carts, guard equipment, and even assist in search and rescue. today, out of tradition, they are primarily a firehouse pet and mascot.

Therapy: again, labrador and golden retrievers top the list. although almost any dog with a soothing demeanor and calm temperament can be easily trained.

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We asked our local readers to send in their pics, and you all came through and then some! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sampling of our favorites. Find more pics online at www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com.

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breast cancer awareness month when it comes to breast cancer, you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t alone in the fight compiled by jaMie MenaKeR

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friends and sisters local BreAst Cancer organizations do make a difference.

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you know the sinking feeling in your stomach that goes along with this particular moment in time.

You wonder why me, what am I going to do now, and why can’t I pretend like this never happened. It will never be easy to hear this news, but as the incidences of breast cancer continue to rise, so do the many organizations centered around support, help, and breast cancer research.

As it stands today, breast cancer is the number two cancer in women, preceded by non-melanoma skin cancer. The chance of a woman developing breast cancer at some point in her life is 1 in 8, or 12 percent. It was estimated at the start of 2009 that 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer would be diagnosed among women in the United States. There is no mistaking that this is a common affliction. A woman’s likeliness to develop breast cancer is mainly determined by family history, genetics, and race, all factors that are out of our control.

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exams once a month. If you are under age 40, have a clinical breast exam every three years; if you are over age 40, have both a clinical breast exam and mammogram done every year. The best way to dodge the harmful effects of this disease is to catch it early. The earlier you catch it, the easier it is to rid the body of the cancer, and the less likely it is to spread to other parts of the body.

With all that said, if you or someone you love has already been diagnosed with breast cancer, what now? Luckily, you are not alone. Here in San Joaquin, we have a network of breast cancer organizations that can help—anything from assistance with meals and transportation, to getting information about breast cancer, to offering survivor stories, to simply lending a waiting ear to someone who’s having a particularly tough day dealing with the disease. Hospitals, national organizations, locally started groups—they all offer a support system that can help beat the disease.

Most of these organizations are also working tirelessly and donating funds behind the scenes to work towards a cure for cancer.

For those living in San Joaquin, there are quite a few organizations in the area to turn to that are making a positive impact. Following is our resource guide featuring some of these helpful organizations—if it’s up to us, we hope you never have to use it.

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St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton

San Joaquin Resources American Cancer Society, Stockton

(209) 943-2000, www.stjosephscares.org As a not-for-profit regional hospital, St. Joseph’s benefits from its smaller size and more intimate atmosphere. Here the cancer resources are in plenty at their specialized Cancer Center. Right beside the Cancer Center, the Cancer Resource Library features hundreds of books, tapes, videos, and information items to help patients and families dealing with cancer, with most items available to check-out and take home. Other resources at the Cancer Center include their free, one-on-one Cancer Navigator service with someone from the Center to help support you through the disease, the Cancer Quarterly newsletter published four times a year with information both educational and inspirational, as well as events, support groups, and seminars.

(209) 941-2737, www.cancer.org Located right here in the middle of San Joaquin is the Stockton branch of the American Cancer Society. This is one of the best resources around for any type of cancer. The office has statistics, suggestions, referrals, and experience in everything to do with the disease in all its forms. This is where you go to find events that support and raise funds for breast cancer, as well as to peruse their selection of hundreds of local resources (the list is on the website as well). Other website highlights include a message board offering a forum for anyone with concerns or questions, as well as stories of hope and the latest cancer research.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Sacramento Valley (916) 492-6474, www.komensacramento.org The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization is one of the biggest supporters of breast cancer research and support across the nation, thanks to “the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.” The organization plans walks and rallies in 125 cities all over America to raise money and create an atmosphere of solidarity among breast cancer survivors, sufferers, and friends and family of both. This is also one of the major charities where breast cancer advocates donate funds.

The website offers customized mammogram and self breast check reminders that come straight to your phone or computer, and you can order all sorts of breast cancer literature, titles like What’s Happening to Mom and What’s Happening to the Woman I Love, both in English and Spanish.

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Breast cancer: at a glance

going a little further

it seems as if the mantra for everyone today is ‘think pink’. From community causes to major league baseball, and locally the

Breast cancer fund (Bcf), san francisco

stockton thunder and University of the pacific women’s basketball

(415) 346-8223, www.breastcancerfund.org Bcf’s focus is on stopping cancer at its source, and the grassroots organization places emphasis on prevention, education, and outreach, as well as advocacy and public policy. for example, Bcf was integral in efforts to prompt three major nail polish manufacturers to remove some chemicals linked to cancer from their products. they also organize several fundraising events annually for survivors and supporters, including climb against the odds and Bike against the odds.

team, to name a few—people are showing their support and driving awareness towards the fight against breast cancer.

in 2006, major league baseball went with pink louisville sluggers on mother’s Day, and teams and organizations around the

country are following suit. While the pacific tigers women’s

basketball team dons pink uniforms instead of the traditional

white for a special night in February, the stockton thunder kick it

up a notch and dye the entire ice rink a purposeful shade of pink.

While october is the official breast cancer awareness month, that doesn’t stop players and communities from drawing

attention year-round to the disease that affects thousands of

women each year— simply supporting and donating time and money have brought the fight against breast cancer to the forefront of peoples minds, right where it should be.

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Two dollars from each ticket sold during the Stockton Thunder Goes Pink Night III were donated to the American Cancer Society’s Stockton Field Office and St. Joseph’s Foundation Breast Cancer Services. The team also auctioned off the pink jerseys after the game. —compiled by Jeremy Fletcher

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women’s cancer resource center (wcrc), oakland (510) 420-7900, www.wcrc.org oakland-based wcrc is an invaluable information resource for women facing a diagnosis, or in need of ongoing support. in addition to well-attended support groups and free workshops, the information and referral help-line is there when you have a quick question, need to be pointed in the right direction, or simply need a kind ear to listen. for do-it-yourself factfinding, there is a three thousand-volume resource library with clippings, pamphlets, and an abundance of spanish printed materials. all services are provided free of charge.

the wellness community, Pleasanton (925) 933-0107, www.thewellnesscommunity.org although the wellness community doesn’t offer medical services, their support groups for cancer patients and their family and friends are led by trained and licensed psychotherapists. they also offer offsite educational programs on topics like employment and disability rights for people with cancer, and complementary medicine and cancer. all services are provided free of charge.

the wall of hope Breast cancer survivors’ Project, danville (925) 736-7100, www.wallofhope.org Born in 1994 from a local survivor’s commitment to developing programs around awareness of the causes of breast cancer, the california wall measures two hundred feet in length and features seven hundred fifty portraits of northern california survivors, along with photos from other areas of the country. the project has also produced a four-hour seminar called, “telling the truth about Breast and other cancers,” as well as the film Exposure: The Environmental Links to Breast Cancer, which explores the links between environmental toxins and cancer. october 2009

All women over the age of 40 need to have a mammogram every year. While breast cancer can take years to develop, catching it in its early stages greatly improves the chance for successful treatment.

Mammograms can detect cancer or benign abnormalities while still localized to the breast tissue and too small to be felt by you or your doctor.

At the Women’s Imaging Center we use some of the most advanced breast imaging procedures available for diagnosis and treatment, including digital mammograms, breast MRIs, and ultrasounds. The MammoPad® breast cushion offers a more comfortable mammogram with a warmer, softer surface between you and the equipment. This helps enhance comfort, enabling the technologist to get the best possible image.

We know that you’d rather take a math test than get your mammogram, but this is one test you don’t want to skip.

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Breast Self-Examinations (BSE) If you’re a woman 21 years old or older, you should be routinely examining your breasts once a month for any unusual changes or lumps. Women who regularly examine their own breasts are more likely to notice any changes that occur. Not all lumps are cancerous, but all lumps should be checked by a health care provider. Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who have breast implants also need to do regular breast self-examinations (BSE). In addition to performing monthly self-exams, make an appointment with your health care provider if you: • notice any abnormal symptoms or changes in breast health • are a woman, 40 years or older, and have not had a mammogram in the last year • are a woman, 35 years or older, and have a mother or sister with breast cancer, or have already had cancer of the breast, uterus, ovary, or colon • are a woman, 20 years or older, and do not know how or need help learning how to perform a breast self-examination

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enstruating women experience hormonal changes that may make the breasts more lumpy or swollen. Therefore, women who are menstruating should perform a BSE from four to seven days after menstruation (their period) has started, when breasts are usually less tender or swollen.

Women who are no longer menstruating should do their BSE on the same day every month—try to pick a day that is easy to remember, such as the first or fifteenth of every month, and set aside that day for your BSE. Women using oral contraceptives are encouraged to do their BSE each month on the day they begin their new package of pills.

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends the following techniques: 1. Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head.

2. Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast.

3. Press firmly enough to know how your breast feels. A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal. If you’re not sure how hard to press, talk with your doctor or nurse.

4. Move around the breast in a circular, up-and down line, or wedge pattern. Be sure to do it the same way every time, check the entire breast area, and remember how your breast feels from month to month.

5. Repeat the exam on your left breast, using the finger pads of the right hand. (Move the pillow to under your left shoulder.)

6. Repeat the examination of both breasts while standing, with one arm behind your head. The upright position makes it easier to check the upper and outer part of the breasts (toward your armpit); this area is where about half of breast cancers are found. You may want to do the standing part of the BSE while you’re in the shower, as some breast changes can be felt more easily when your skin is wet and soapy.

As an added precaution, while standing in front of a mirror right after your BSE each month, visually check your breasts for any dimpling of the skin, changes in the nipple, redness, or swelling. If you find any changes, see your doctor right away. [SJM] october 2009

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MAKING TIME FOR HEALTH > Navigator program. St. Joseph’s Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) is a fullservice mammography clinic on wheels featuring state-of-the-art digital technology.

The MMU offers mammography services to women in twenty-two counties in the Central Valley. To learn more, visit www. stjosephscares.org.

Located in Manteca, Doctors Hospital combines sophisticated services with a comfortable environment. It was the first in the area to offer family-centered birthing and labor/delivery/recovery suites, with flexible visiting hours for relatives and friends to visit new mothers and their bundles of joy.

Along with being a fully functioning health clinic and center, Doctors Hospital offers a Women’s Imaging Center, where low-dose mammographies are performed by female technologists, and ultrasound, stereotactic core biopsies, or x-ray guided needle biopsies can be performed. Particularly noteworthy is their Mammopad system that dramatically decreases the discomfort that some women find with a routine mammogram. For more information, call (209) 823-3111 or visit www. doctorsmanteca.com.

The Sutter Tracy Community Hospital has the cutting-edge technology to find breast cancer in its earliest stages. The Sutter Tracy Imaging Center (STIC) is one of the few places in the San Joaquin Valley to offer stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, and digital mammography with Computer Aided Detection (CAD) software. STIC is also the first facility in the area to use the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), which can store digital images to be retrieved electronically and viewed by health care providers involved in a patient’s care.

Sutter Tracy not only cares for women, but the health of the entire family through their community outreach programs and festivals that offer free screenings and promote overall health awareness. For more information, call (209) 835-1500 or visit www.suttertracy.org.

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“At his office in Lodi, cosmetic dentist Todd A. Franklin, DDS has seen great demand for his dental services by women and has also seen the dramatic improvement in self-confidence and esteem that can come from an attractive, healthy smile.”

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Oral Care When it comes to the link between women’s overall health and dental issues, Stockton general and cosmetic dentist Maywell L. Inong, DDS has seen studies connecting gum disease to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, pre-term pregnancy, and low birth weight, not to mention the various effects of hormones on the mouth and gums. To keep women’s smiles healthy, Dr. Inong uses the latest technology to make every procedure as effective and comfortable as possible, including ZOOM! whitening, lasers, and CEREC CAD/CAM technology, all in a soothing spa-like atmosphere. Call (209) 477-9105 for more information or visit www.inongdental.com.

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“Oral health is mostly dependent on the individual’s oral hygiene and diet,” states Yusuke Suzuki, DMD. “But hormonal changes do play a significant role too, especially in women.” This is true during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and during and after menopause. Through his practice in Lodi, Dr. Suzuki has also observed how certain other conditions related to these periods in a woman’s life can affect dental treatment, especially osteoporosis and decreased saliva flow.

And vice versa: dental problems can be a symptom of other further-reaching issues.

When treating his female patients, Dr. Suzuki takes hormonal factors into account and helps manage their dental needs accordingly. For more information, call (209) 334-0630.

Through a variety of available orthodontic treatments, including the Invisalign system and Clarity braces, Cameron R. Wheeler, DDS, MS of Wheeler Orthodontics in Stockton can correct all kinds of “bad bites” to create a smile that is as healthy as it is attractive. While the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) says the perfect age for an initial consultation is 7, it’s never too late to correct your smile. In fact, Wheeler Orthodontics even has patients in their 80s.

For more information, or to schedule a free initial consultation, call (209) 951-0151 or visit www.wheelerortho.com.

At his office in Lodi, cosmetic dentist Todd A. Franklin, DDS has seen great demand for his dental services by women, and has also seen the dramatic improvement in self-confidence and esteem that can come from an attractive, healthy smile. Most often requested is tooth whitening. A close second is a complete “smile makeover,” which entails a thorough analysis of the entire face. From there, photographs, models, and ongoing examination will help formulate a cosmetic blueprint that will enhance the final result.

Veneers, implants, crowns, and bridges are just some of the other procedures Dr. Franklin performs. Call (209) 334-4370, or visit www.toddfranklindds.com for more information.

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Within these categories, he does custom implants and dentures, veneers, bleaching, root canals, crowns, and more, as well as utilizing sedation for patients with “dental anxiety.”

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As a St. Joseph’s radiation oncologist, Dr. Lynette Hart was no stranger to cancer. So when she noticed a lump on her own breast, she immediately scheduled an exam. A biopsy revealed a malignant tumor. After years of caring for cancer patients, Dr. Hart was now a patient herself, facing the same fears, questions and uncertainties her patients had. Choosing to get care at St. Joseph’s was an easy decision. Dr. Hart knew that St. Joseph’s Cancer Center’s technology and staff were second to none. Her colleagues removed the tumor and put her on the path to recovery. Today, Dr. Hart looks at life and St. Joseph’s cancer care with a whole new perspective, happy to be on the receiving end of a miracle.

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According to Anureet SohiThadwal, DDS of All About Smiles in Stockton, taking good care of one’s teeth can actually save a woman’s life. Gum disease is a bacterial infection and, therefore, can spread. In addition to potentially causing complications with pregnancy and exacerbating osteoporosis, gum disease has been linked to a greatly increased risk of heart attack (seen in nearly twice the cases of those without gum disease) and respiratory issues.

Fortunately, with regular dental visits and proper hygiene at home, the risks of gum disease can be minimized or eliminated altogether. For more information about how to practice good oral hygiene as a means to a long, healthy life, Dr. Sohi can be reached at (209) 957-8907.

Cosmetic Surgery and Medi-Spas Cosmetic procedures have become very useful as a means to women’s wellness, both physically and psychologically.

General surgeon Calvin Lee, MD of Surgical Artistry has seen the positive effects firsthand, along with his wife and business partner, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Tammy Wu, MD. Together they’re able to perform almost any kind of surgical procedure.

What’s become especially popular in their practice is acupuncture, a holistic approach to healing performed by Dr. Lee, which can assist with pain management, skin problems, smoking cessation, allergies, and more. They are also able to minimize spider and varicose veins and offer non-surgical skin care. Contact their Modesto office at (209) 551-1888 or go to www.surgerytoday.com for more information.

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You can also expect a thorough education about the importance of daily skin care and protection.

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In Stockton, Total Body Medi Spa’s philosophy is to use the latest cosmetic techniques and topof-the-line products to achieve flawless results that turn heads.

As every woman has different needs at different times in her life, the staff will sit down with each client and tailor-make a cosmetic program to optimize the desired results. They offer a range of skin and laser treatments, Botox, Restylane, teeth whitening, weight management services, and a full range of luxurious and recharging spa services. To find out about all the services offered, call (209) 939-3800 or go to www. skindoktor.com.

SPECIALISTS Many private physicians in the San Joaquin area specialize in women’s care. One such doctor is Cynthia Vanata, OB/ GYN. In Manteca for the past eight years, Dr. Vanata offers the latest in medications and surgical techniques to her female patients. Fortunately, great strides have been made in the area of treatments specific to gynecological care.

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The practice was an early adopter of laparoscopic technology and surgeries in order to treat women with less invasive measures, so that patients can return to their dayto-day lives as quickly as possible.

All physicians in the practice are board-certified experts in their fields and treat their patients with a level of personal care that patients welcome. For more information, call (209) 466-8546 or visit www.gillobgyn.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; When a pregnancy is seen as high-risk, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Dr. Andrew Chao of Valley Perinatal steps in. The first board-certified perinatologist in San Joaquin County, Dr. Chao is usually consulted by a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular OB/GYN when problems are either diagnosed through testing (ultrasound or amniocentesis) or anticipated through medical history. From there, he works with the OB/GYN and hospital neonatologists to make sure both mother and child come through the pregnancy and birth as healthy as possible. Some of the more common problems Dr. Chao manages include pre-term labor, torn membranes, growth restriction, and hypertension/ diabetes in the mother. For more

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San Joaquin County is home to many top medical and health professionals. These select few men and women strive to keep on top of their fields, keeping abreast of the latest research and cuttingedge technology to offer you the best service available. Passionate about their work, they are even more passionate about you and your well-being. Read on to meet these exceptional men and women.

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Trusting in Valley View Dental for their entire general, surgical, and cosmetic dental needs, patients of all ages find Dr. Cheema’s confidence and gentle touch comforting since 2002. Invisalign says, “Dr. Jasbir Cheema has achieved Premier Provider Elite status with Invisalign. The ‘Elite’ status identifies him as one of the top Invisalign providers in the country.” Offering his patients the latest advancements in technology, assisting dentists in achieving their goals, and having spoken at international conferences, Dr. Cheema is passionate about providing a lifetime of healthy smiles. Bring that smile out of the shadows, and visit Valley View Dental, where their expertise and artistic application of dental techniques will transform your self-confidence, health, and smile. Member of ADA and AGD.

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Dr. Yusuke C. Suzuki: white coat, right-hand side

Yusuke C. Suzuki, DMD Dentistry 801 S. Ham Lane, Suite L Lodi, (209) 334-0630

Born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised between there and the United States, Dr. Yusuke C. Suzuki knew early on that he wanted to pursue his dream of dentistry in the U.S. After receiving a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he moved to a general practice residency program in Los Angeles, where he specialized in hospital-based dentistry. After a few years in private practice in Orange County, he moved to the Bay Area

and accepted a position as the managing dentist for a busy Vallejo office. It has been several years since his move up to northern California, and now Dr. Suzuki and his wife Waka are proud to call Lodi their home.

Having been fortunate enough to assume the practice and patients of Dr. Bradford H. Dickey, Dr. Suzuki pledges to continue Dr. Dickey’s philosophy of care and to deliver the same quality dental services to this community.

Cameron R. Wheeler, DDS, MS Board Certified Orthodontist Wheeler Orthodontics 4568 Feather River Drive, Suite D Stockton, (209) 951-0151 www.wheelerortho.com A specialist in the field of orthodontics for both children and adults, Dr. Wheeler has completed an advanced program of education and training. He graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, a Master of Science degree, and a specialty certificate in orthodontics from University of California, San Francisco. When he is not practicing orthodontics, he is teaching it at his alma mater.

In addition to his academic qualifications, Dr. Wheeler prides himself on exceeding the standards of his profession by making continued education a priority to his practice. He stays on top of the latest developments in orthodontics, and therefore continues to provide the top service to his patients.

Furthermore, Dr. Wheeler and his staff do all their patients’ records in-house.

When Dr. Wheeler isn’t busy putting smiles on his patients’ faces or teaching future orthodontists, you will probably find him scuba diving or cheering on one of his favorite sports teams—the San Jose Sharks, Stockton Ports, or Stockton Thunder.

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Aaron Rondon, DDS, MS Orthodontics 1002 W. Robinhood Drive Stockton, (209) 473-8700 www.centralvalleysmiles.com Changing lives is what Dr. Aaron Rondon’s practice in orthodontic dentistry is all about. He has perfected the art of creating beautiful smiles using advanced techniques and the latest technologies in orthodontic treatment, such as the Damon System. “Orthodontic treatment starts with the correct diagnosis, taking the patient’s face as the most important guide in treatment decisions,” Dr. Rondon says. “I customize my treatments to maximize facial aesthetics, and treat my patients with a comprehensive diagnosis for the very best outcome.” A graduate of Loma Linda University, Dr. Rondon is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. At Rondon Orthodontics, they strive to make treatment affordable by offering low down payments with interest free financing. They accept most insurances and will help you coordinate benefits. Come experience the difference at Rondon Orthodontics.

Gunnevi Westerlund A Perfect Finnish Medical Spa 819 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 836-9700 www.aperfectfinnish.com A Perfect Finnish Medical Spa, located in historic downtown Tracy, began as an idea in early 2005. This luxurious, welcoming spa is owned and operated by medical director N. Abudayeh M.D., and the motherdaughter team of Greta and Gunnevi.

In its fifth year this fall, A Perfect Finnish excels in its customer service.

Each client is special and made to feel so. The staff will do everything in its power to make you feel pampered and relaxed. When you enter you will love the elegance this spa offers.

Specializing in all laser services, Botox, and dermal fillers, Gunnevi will make you feel right at home. Her vast experience in the medical field as an R.N. clearly comes across with each client.

A Perfect Finnish’s highly trained staff also offers many other amenities such as massages, facials, chemical peels, permanent makeup, and so much more. In this day and age, well-being is of maximum importance, and lending oneself to a regular routine of body and skin care is selfnurturing. Their goal is to make you feel great today as well as days to follow. Their motto has always been, and still is, “Stop in for a visit and leave with a perfect finnish.”

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abbas kashani, md Urology 1234 E. North St., Ste. 202, Manteca (209) 239-5665 www.abbaskashani.com Abbas Kashani is a local physician, trained both in disorders concerning the ear, nose, and throat, and facial plastic and cosmetic surgery, including stateof-the-art facial rejuvenation techniques such as Botox and Restyln. Dr. Kashani understands exactly how delicate facial surgeries are, and focuses on the art, science, and craft that accompany each procedure. His practice treats patients of all ages and handles each person with sensitivity. Making sure patients are comfortable and informed are top priorities, along with treating their needs with the latest technology available. While he had his formal training in New York, he recently relocated to Manteca, and is excited to be an addition to this vibrant community.

TIMOTHY J. COYKENDALL, DC, QME Chiropractor Valley Chiropractic Center 438 W. Beverly Pl., Suite 101 Tracy, (209) 832-9221 www.tracychiro.com Dr. Coykendall graduated Summa Cum Laude from Life West Chiropractic College. He also has advanced training in the chiropractic care of pediatric and obstetric patients. Dr. Coykendall is a Qualified Medical Evaluator for the state of California and is a Fellow of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Dr. Coykendall offers the most comprehensive care for his patients by incorporating state-of-the-art techniques and equipment combined with education and lifestyle changes. Treatment plans are designed with your personal care in mind.

Dr. Coykendall has been successfully helping patients in Tracy for the past eight years. He is committed to promoting the overall health and well-being of his patients. He and his staff welcome the opportunity to assist you and get you the care you need.

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David A. Jardine, AuD Doctor of Audiology University of the Pacific Hearing & Balance Center 757 Brookside Road, Stockton (209) 946-7378 djardine@pacific.edu web.pacific.edu/x9620.xml Dr. David A. Jardine, Audiologist, is committed to helping people enjoy improved lives through better hearing. Dr. Jardine is skilled in using advanced techniques and the latest technologies to assess and treat ear and hearing disorders. Dr. Jardine specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, auditory processing, tinnitus, and balance disorders. He is uniquely trained and qualified in fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and is one of a select number of audiologists nationwide certified to dispense Lyric extended wear hearing aids.

Dr. Jardine earned his Doctor in Audiology degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and has served as Director of the University of the Pacific Hearing & Balance Center since 2005. He is board certified by the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Known for the high quality of his care, patients know they can trust Dr. Jardine with their hearing health care.

Salman S. Razi, MD, FACS Urology 2160 W. Grantline Rd., Ste. 140 Tracy, (209) 833-3449 1144 Norman Dr., Ste. 204 Manteca, (209) 824-1313 www.drrazi.com Providing urologic care to San Joaquin County residents, Dr. Salman S. Razi specializes in detecting and treating urologic conditions in patients.

A Board Certified Urologist, Dr. Razi graduated from UCLA Medical School, completed a general surgery residency at UCI, and completed a urologic residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. His training and experience allows Dr. Razi to offer state-of-the-art treatments.

Patients in the Stockton area now have a urologic specialist close to home.

Dr. Razi recently opened a location in Manteca. In addition to offering comprehensive hospital procedures, Dr. Razi is also happy to offer many inoffice procedures at both locations, including vasectomy, sacral stimulator for women with incontinence, and various prostate procedures that previously required a trip the operating room.

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Clients can feel comfortable discussing their concerns with Dr. Vu in a private and professional setting, and will leave with all their questions answered. In addition to body contouring and facial surgeries, Dr. Vu offers a full line of advanced medical grade non-invasive services to rejuvenate the face and body.

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as a kid, i was always skinny, never feeling pretty because i wasn’t strong, and had no shape. then i had my own kids, which threw me the opposite way. suddenly i had all this extra weight that was difficult to take off, especially after my third son, chad, was born. so, i’ve been on both ends of the spectrum—teased for being skinny, then struggling with extra pounds. a few years ago, i decided i wanted to be stronger, more athletic, and lose that baby weight. i joined in-shape sport in tracy, and had a personal trainer show me how to use the machines and work out correctly. i’ve never been an active person, but chasing after three boys really pushed me to get fit. i saw great improvement—my body fat percentage went from 35 percent to 16 percent within two years! today, i do a “Boot camp”-style workout at in-shape five days a week. it takes me one hour each time, and i make sure i get the most out of each session. Basically, i lift weights, use resistance machines, do pushups, pull-ups, and other total body exercises, and never rest in between. it’s intense and gives me maximum benefit in a short period of time.

People ask how i eat. my diet is pretty “clean”—if it’s got a face or comes out of the ground, i eat it; if it’s processed, i don’t. it’s a pretty strict way to eat, but my husband and kids do their best to eat this way too, so it’s a family effort. i’m not perfect. i try to be consistent, but sometimes i skip a day at the gym or eat dessert. my husband and i now work out together, which is great bonding time and helps us both stay on track. it took us 14 years to start doing this together, so i’m really enjoying having this lifestyle in common. my sons sometimes complain about me pushing all this healthy eating on them, but i want to teach them good habits now, so it’s easier for them to keep it up down the road. my husband and i never knew such things when we were younger. it’s really a family affair for us; we all encourage each other and do the best we can. my advice to others would be to look in the mirror and encourage yourself every day. you wouldn’t skip brushing your teeth or taking a shower on a tough day. eating well and exercising are the same type of thing. you just do it. you don’t skip it because you’re tired or can’t find the time. having children changed my body, but i definitely got stronger and have an even better body afterwards. Plus, now i get to teach my kids important habits and set a good example at the same time. how great is that?

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for relaxation and rejuvenation, we refer to Mendocino as our prescription for stress reduction.

This quaint seaside town is also an ideal destination for a romantic getaway or family vacation.

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Mendocino California Depending on traffic, the drive to Mendocino can take 6 to 8 hours by car from our valley, but once you leave Highway 101 onto Route 128, you’ll enjoy one of the most scenic drives in California. The route passes through picturesque Anderson Valley vineyards, majestic Navarro Redwoods Park, and along the meandering Navarro River. Visits to celebrated wineries, like Roederer Estates and Scharffenberger Cellars, recognized for their award-winning sparkling wines, will tempt the oenophiles. As you arrive at the coastline, you’ll find a plethora of spectacular coastal “Kodak moments”—one after another— as you head north to Mendocino.

W h at t o S e e a n d D o : If you make the trip to just relax, you can opt to read, sleep, and dine at a multitude of extraordinary lodging choices. Strolling downtown is an inspired visit into yesteryear as numerous wooden sidewalks remain outside the many historic buildings. Eclectic shopping options include two of our favorite stores, Compass Rose for creative handcrafts and Sallie Mac for upscale home accessories. An easy walk along the dramatic Headlands State Park, right in town, is a must do. Hikes out to the nearby Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and into Russian Gulch State Park to the waterfall and/or to the roaring sink botanical gardens; Bruce Lewis

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hole are suggested treks. And don’t miss exploring the 47-acre Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens out to the blustery cliffs (www.gardenbythesea.org). Set aside a day to ride the Skunk Train steam engine out of Ft. Bragg up through the regal redwoods and wilderness, including an outdoor barbecue lunch at the Northspur turnaround (www. skunktrain.com).

For those readers who might lean towards something more exciting, we strongly recommend opting for a guided ocean kayak sojourn out into the Pacific to explore the offshore rock tunnels and cliff-side caves (www.kayakmendocino.com). A guided horseback ride along the Ten Mile Dunes is another recommended outing (www.ricochetridgeranch.com). Paddling up the beautiful Big River Estuary on a speciallybuilt outrigger canoe is a local adventure enjoyed since 1972 (www.catchacanoe.com).

For complete State Park, lighthouse, hiking, and camping info, visit www.parks.ca.gov.

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From basic camping in the many State Parks to luxurious lodges, the Mendocino area has something for everyone.

Even though this is one of the smallest populated tourism destinations in California, it may have more high-quality lodging and dining choices per capita than any other. Most of the area’s best restaurants are found within the lodging choices we’ll mention in this article. Many inns are perfect for weddings and special occasion romantic getaways. Some provide fireplaces, kitchenettes, pet-friendly policies, complimentary breakfasts, WiFi, and a large variety of other amenities. When one location piques your interest, we suggest you check out the lodge’s website to learn about speciallypriced packages and the unique amenities provided.

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Here are nine front runners to consider When staying in Mendocino: One of our longtime favorites and the place we’ve stayed most often is Little River Inn, a few minutes south of town. The only resort on the Mendocino coast with a golf course also offers championship tennis courts, a day spa, tremendous views, and fine dining. Each time we’ve returned, this fifth generation, family-run lodge has provided a generous helping of hospitality, everimproving facilities, and exceptional cuisine (www.littleriverinn.com).

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A most recent stay at the newer, craftsmanstyle Brewery Gulch Inn provided an amazing surprise beyond the upscale accommodations and remarkably hospitable staff—a complimentary evening wine hour with incredible appetizers blew us and other guests away. Most agreed that the offerings were so enjoyable and plentiful, dinner plans should be shelved (www.brewerygulchinn.com).

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The historic 1800s Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites, in the heart of town, is another great option with quality antiques throughout.

A new chef and French restaurant executive bode well for everimproving dining experiences (www.mendocinohotel.com).

Stanford Inn by-the-Sea is another top rated choice and boasts the only heated indoor pool on the Mendo coast as well as Ravens, a nationally recognized vegan restaurant (www.stanfordinn.com).

Glendeven Inn, a historic 1860s farmhouse charmingly restored into a B&B, delivers gourmet breakfasts to your room and offers complimentary evening wine and hors d’oeuvres (www.glendeven.com).

If you’re looking for a woodsy retreat, upscale lodging, and critically-acclaimed dining, Stevenswood Lodge will be a perfect pick (www.stevenswood.com). Another highly regarded property offering both lodging and excellent dining is the famous MacCallum

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House group with numerous options, from their historic 1882 Victorians, distinctive cottages, and an old remodeled barn to luxurious suites (www.maccallumhouse.com).

Seeking an edge-of-the-cliff location with astonishing ocean views? Albion River Inn fits the bill and offers an award-winning wine list and restaurant (www.albionriverinn.com). Hill House Inn, the famous setting for TV’s Murder She Wrote, offers some of the best value prices on the coast (www.hillhouseinn.com).

In addition to the wonderful dining offered in those inns mentioned above, here are a few more suggestions in the village: Café Beaujolais has been a critics’ favorite for California French cuisine for 40 years and has maintained amazing staying power (www.cafebeaujolais.com).

955 Ukiah Restaurant, next door to Beaujolais, has also received many glowing accolades for their local, seasonal offerings, including our own thumbs-up (www.955restaurant.com). Looking to experience a locals hangout? Then don’t miss Patterson’s Pub, where the hamburgers, fish and chips, sports TV, Irish blarney, raucous behavior, and Guinness reign supreme (www.pattersonspub.com).

No matter what the reason for your visit to Mendocino, consider an extended stay for at least five to seven days so that you can absorb the captivating tranquility and rugged beauty of this area. (You might also want to consider staying a few miles north in Ft. Bragg where both lodging and dining are a tad more reasonable.) For more lodging and dining possibilities, additional activities, and all things Mendocino, check out www.mendocinocoast.com.

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There are precious few “safe” choices you can make at nearly any restaurant in America. We’ve all seen something on a menu and not just wondered how good it is, but exactly what it is. Undeniably we’ve all turned back to the “burgers” section, and knew that when push came to shove we could always go with the most American of dishes: a thick meaty patty wrapped in a bun. Surround it by whatever you want, and it’s still going to be a hamburger, plain and simple.

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to destroy a burger but also difficult to perfect it in a short period of time. Here are three local places that know their stuff and pride themselves on variety, speed, and flavor. »

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Bob’s at the Marina SUMMARY: Tucked as far back into west Stockton as a place can get, this local favorite is little more than a counter, thirty chairs, and a handful of tables at the marina off Benjamin Holt. Don’t let that fool you—what happens behind the counter is no less than an art studio for grilling.

OPTIONS: Almost as famous for their breakfasts, Bob’s lunchtime also offers up sandwiches, some serious chili, and six other burger choices including the Sourdough Cheeseburger, Patty Melt, and the owner’s own creation, called, wait for it… The Sloppy. A bed of lettuce, ranch salsa, and a burger topped with chili and cheese. Thank goodness the napkins are free.

GO FOR: Don’t even mess around; the Bob’s Giant Bacon Cheeseburger is all you can handle. $6.25 GET THERE: 6639 Embarcadero, Stockton, (209) 957-3279, www.bobsatthemarina.com

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SUMMARY: If cows, a barn, and the name ‘burger’ in the title don’t suggest great hamburger, then we recommend you rethink what you’re looking for. This three-location restaurant is half old-time diner, and half newage barnyard.

SUMMARY: Manny’s took home San Joaquin magazine’s Best of 2009 award for burgers, and for good reason. This wood-and-windowed eatery is about as centralized as a Stockton restaurant can be, and doesn’t specialize singularly in burgers, sandwiches, or chicken alone. But it does specialize in fresh and delicious.

THE BURGER: No matter what you order, they’re all going to be 1/3-pound of good beef, made to order, and made quickly. Nothing is fancy, but it’s all delicious, right down to the sautéed mushrooms and the meaty patty.

OPTIONS: More than 15 different kinds of burgers give you the option for just about anything. You want pineapple? The Hula Moo. How about bacon and green chilis? The Ole’ Moo. Don’t want meat at all? The No Moo. Yeah, no kidding. A vegetarian Gardenburger on a wheat bun caters to those more healthconscious folk.

GO FOR: The BMS Moo. A combination of bacon, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, moo sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a Kaiser bun. It’s messy; it’s an assault on your taste buds; and it’s really good. $5.95 GET THERE: Downtown Lodi Cineplex, (209) 369-9450. Downtown Stockton City Centre Cinemas, (209) 469-9450. Park West Place, Stockton, (209) 957-9450. www.moo-moos.com

THE BURGER: Two patties, dripping with cheese and special sauce is exactly what a burger should be, and with the crispness of the lettuce and tomatoes, you can almost fool yourself into believing it’s a healthy choice. But when you’re looking for a great burger, healthconsciousness tends to be the last thing on your mind. Sometimes you gotta go a little bad for a lot of good.

OPTIONS: The Avocado Burger with fresh avocado; the Old Timers Burger on sourdough; and the Carmel Burger with a selection of Swiss, avocado, tomatoes, and onions certainly caught my attention—but then again so did the fried chicken, and the fresh sandwiches, and the $7.95 fresh deep-fried oysters…

GO FOR: The Manny’s Burger and a beer.

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than two half-pound patties smothered with cheese and a cold beer to wash it down. $5.59 GET THERE: 1612 Pacific Ave., Stockton, (209) 463-6415, www.stocktonmiraclemile.com/mannys october 2009

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THE BURGER: They don’t make peaches this juicy. Seriously. A 1/3-pound of fresh beef on the softest bun of them all makes this monster hard to savor slowly. Bob’s Giant Hamburger is topped with the usual suspects—mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and onion—but it’s the beef that makes this the place for boaters, locals, and anyone who’s ventured west of the 5.

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This month’s top picks from the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center compiled by michael Perry When thinking about red wine from Lodi most people think Zinfandel, yet there are many other red wines not as well-known that provide complex flavors, are food friendly, and represent good value. One of those is Barbera. A red Italian grape variety, Barbera is the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy (after Sangiovese and Montepulciano). Barbera is also one of the most successful of the Italian varietals widely planted in the Central Valley.

Historically used as a blending grape, in recent years California winemakers have been producing high quality varietal Barbera.

Whether full-bodied or lighter, Barbera delivers ripe berry and cherry flavors, and is unique among the reds in that it retains a tart acidity that allows it to pair with traditional red wine meals but also with dishes reserved for whites. Here are some to try.

Bella Vigna 2006 Barbera

Pasos Vineyards 2007 Barbera

st. amant 2007 Barbera

macchia 2007 Barbera

This wine is garnet-red with bright aromas of cherry and cranberry. Dark berry flavors are augmented with modest oak accents and soft tannins.

Try this easy drinking Barbera with salad and pasta, and the nice part is you can have a nice marinara sauce but also a creamy alfredo sauce. ($14)

Garnet-red, with good clarity, Pasos Barbera has aromas of cinnamon, oak, watermelon, and red cherry. The wine’s flavors are similar with a pleasant, spicy oak character leading to a cherry and berry fruit finish with a hint of spicy oak. The wine has a nice mouth feel with modest tannins and good acidity. This wine would be perfect for spicy grilled chicken or barbequed ribs with rich sauce (only 45 cases produced). ($32) www. pasoswinery.com

A bright, clear appearance with ruby-red color, this Barbera has aromas of cranberry and red berry fruit with a slight floral note. Red berry candied fruit flavors with a modest oak accent work in perfect harmony with the wine’s bright acidity and soft tannins. A tart berry finish lingers enjoyably. This wine is perfect with pasta that has a sweet tomato sauce. A crisp salad and garlic bread would complete this meal. Also pairs well with all lightly grilled foods. ($18) www.stamantwine.com

This pretty, light purple colored wine has nice clarity. Aromas of both red and black cherries dominate. Medium bodied, Macchia Barbera has flavors of tart boysenberry and cherry candy with a hint of spicy oak.

The tart, lingering finish invites you to enjoy another glass.

Serve with a rich risotto, pork or beef ribs, pasta of all types, and barbequed chicken. ($18) www.macchiawines.com

for more information: Visit the lodi Wine and Visitor center, and taste from a selection of over two hundred award-winning lodi wines. 2545 w. turner rd., lodi, (209) 367-4727, www.lodiwine.com

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1035 central ave. tracy, (209) 833-9703

a favorite among guests that enjoy fine dining, rosewood bar and grill offers an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black and white tile floor, while still remaining family friendly. with an exceptional menu, rosewood offers monday night prix fixe (french for “fixed price”) dining specials, letting diners order a complete meal for about half the price of doing so a la carte. rosewood bar and grill also boasts a wine list that is out of this world.

28 s. school st. lodi, (209) 369-0470

sitting around the immense copper beer vats in the middle of the dining room floor, beer connoisseurs with a taste for fine dining can enjoy the best of both worlds at lodi beer co. restaurant and brewery, newly opened and located in downtown lodi. with such house specialties as the deep-fried mac and cheese nuggets for starters, to the melt-in-your-mouth prime rib entrée cooked to perfection, this casual fine dining restaurant is the ideal choice for both lunch and dinner.

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serving authentic and modern Japanese cuisine, come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the causal dining room, or grab a seat at the sushi bar and have some fun with the professional and creative sushi chef. to enhance your experience, mikasa invites you to explore the list of premium sakes. mikasa offers outstanding sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, and teriyaki, as well as traditional Japanese sukiyaki and yosenabe. the most popular dishes are the hawaiian tuna poki, tako kimchee, hamachi jalapeno, tuna ceviche, mikasa steam sole, ginger beef tenderloin, golden gate roll, and mikasa roll. they’re looking forward to your visit! Kampei!

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with its seasonally-based menu and gourmet preparation, the wine and roses restaurant boasts a charming venue with exceptional service. guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the garden, or can enjoy a romantic evening sitting by the large fireplace. sit alongside the piano while enjoying an after dinner cocktail. as an added bonus, stay overnight at the charming and beautiful wine and roses inn and make a weekend out of it.

2505 w. turner rd. lodi, (209) 334-6988

bringing a new look and feel to stockton, centrale Kitchen and bar will give you the feeling of an upscale bistro in any big city around the world, with its authentic brick walls and dark, walnut wood floors. the menu features traditional american comfort food with a strong focus on fresh and unique ingredients. as with the dinner menu, the wine selection will change by season, and you will find many extraordinary bottles that you won’t find anywhere else in the region. with a full bar, centrale is also bringing back the quality cocktail by using all fresh juices and house-made mixes. centrale Kitchen and bar is located on the south end of the “miracle mile” and is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

1825 Pacific ave., ste. 2 stockton, (209) 939-1825

Papapavlo’s bistro and bar is considered by many to be one of northern california’s most unique fine dining establishments, located in stockton’s lincoln center. they offer the finest and freshest in gourmet cuisine, and their fabulous menu includes a large variety of continental dishes. three outdoor dining patios make for a perfect place to relax during lunch or dinner. Papapavlo’s offers four private banquet rooms accommodating groups as intimate as 12, to as large as 100 guests. Papapavlo’s is open sun.thur., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., fri. and sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

501 n. lincoln center, stockton (209) 477-6133, www.papapavlos.com

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located in downtown tracy right across from the grand theater, the great Plate serves up a variety of menu items from popular pub fare appetizers to delicious dinners. come join us in our fun-friendly atmosphere to enjoy a tastey meal, full bar with 16 beers on tap and lively nightlife scene. breakfast is now offered on sundays between 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Visit the newest place to play in the renovated upstairs club the boardrock. dJ’s, & live music on saturday’s and sundays. there is always great events happening at the great Plate. for more information go to www.thegreatplate.com 714 central ave. tracy, (209) 833-0862 www.thegreatplate.com

since 1990, ernie’s has provided the stockton area with fresh local goods, prepared by well-trained chefs. featuring fresh salads, made-to-order manila clam chowder, steaks and fish selections from the grill, pasta and sautés, plus daily specials, the menu has something for everyone. a full bar, including a wine list of 200 california wines, will add to your dining choices. find out why ernie’s was voted #1 for fine dining in the area.

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DiningOut compiled by ROBIN MEYER with additional reporting by Amanda Rife and Lindsey Ball

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MICHAEL’S NEW YORKSTYLE PIZZA 2300 W. Alpine Ave., Ste. A, Stockton (209) 462-6668, www.michaelspizzacafe.com Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$

Once simply one of the best pizza joints in Stockton, Michael’s has grown to add a café, deli, and now a full breakfast menu. The pizzas (13 combinations or makeyour-own) draw you in, but choices for everyone keep the community coming back as a whole. Michael’s also boasts a party room for up to 40 guests, and has long been a favorite for sports teams and birthday parties. Dive into a hearty meat pizza or give Michael’s newest creation, the whole wheat crust, a try.

Clements Clements Feed & Fuel 18938 E. Hwy. 88, (209) 759-3100. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$

Located in a building that dates back to the 1890s, and decorated to preserve its Victorian-era charm, Clements Feed and Fuel is an excellent choice for families and large groups (the large banquet room seats one hundred fifty). Turn of the century decorations may often call to mind faded roses and dainty tea houses, but not here. Instead, think antique railroads and hearty prime rib and steaks served seven days a week—perfect for hungry railroad workers and modern diners alike.

lathrop Mikasa Japanese Bistro 15138 Harlan Rd. (209) 858-1818. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$

Serving authentic and modern Japanese cuisine, come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this casual dining room, or grab a seat at the sushi bar and have some fun with their professional and creative sushi chef. To enhance your experience, you’re invited to explore their list of premium sakes. Mikasa offers outstanding sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, and teriyaki, as well as traditional Japanese sukiyaki and yosenabe. The most popular dishes are the Hawaiian tuna poki, tako kimchee, hamachi jalapeno, tuna ceviche, Mikasa steam sole, ginger beef tenderloin, Golden Gate roll, and Mikasa roll.

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LOCKEFORD Lockeford Inn Restaurant and George’s Lounge 18700 N. Hwy. 88, (209) 727-5028. Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$

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George’s Lounge at the Lockeford Inn and Restaurant may be known for its banquet rooms that can accommodate up to three hundred people for dancing and drinks, but the lounge also offers a wide variety of food for every meal of the day. Looking for some homemade cooking? You’ve come to the right place.

The meatloaf is guaranteed to make you feel like you’re sitting at your childhood kitchen table in your flannel pajamas.

Not in the mood for traditional American fare? George’s also offers a wide selection of Mediterranean cuisine—enjoy a falafel or gyro and wash it down with something off the wine list.

lodi Habañero Hots 1024 Victor Rd., (209) 369-3791, www.habanerohots.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Not only does this Mexican restaurant offer steaming fajitas and cheesy nachos, but they serve up hot peppers, too. Those willing to eat a habañero chili pepper can win their way into the Habañero Hots “Hall of Flame.” This is no bell pepper, either; the habañero is rated between 100,000 and 350,000 on the Scoville scale, developed to rank spiciness, compared to a mere 5,000 for a basic jalapeño. If you’re successful in the “Eat the Heat” contest, you are rewarded with a complimentary T-shirt and your photo on the wall. Hey, you can always wash it down with one of their one hundred seventy-five selections of tequila.

Lodi Beer Company 105 S. School St., (209) 368-9931, www.lodibeercompany.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Whether you’re looking for a place to meet for your next business lunch, to grab a bite with friends or your kids after work, or to dine with a party of one hundred, the Lodi Beer Company welcomes you. The beautiful slate floors, iron work, and copper accents create an inviting atmosphere, and with up to fourteen beers on tap and menu items ranging from deep fried macaroni and cheese to a twenty-two ounce rib eye steak to grilled mahi-mahi, everyone is sure to leave happy and full.

Lodi Feed and Fuel 27 W. Elm St., (209) 365-1043. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$

Come dressed up or down; Lodi Feed and Fuel welcomes all for a fun, fine dining experience. With classic and contemporary movie memorabilia adorning the restaurant’s walls (think John Wayne juxtaposed with Jack Sparrow), and its prime location across the street from the movie theater, this is a perfect choice for a dinner-and-amovie date. Thursdays are great days to try out the bar—from 4 to 7 p.m. enjoy october 2009

discounted drinks and appetizers and a live comedy show every other week. If you are in the mood for an adventurous drink, be sure to try the Grapefruit Cosmopolitan made from freshly squeezed grapefruit juice or the Wasabi Bloody Mary.

Moo Moo’s Burger Barn 113 N. School St., (209) 369-9450, www.moo-moos.com.

No alcohol served. Open for lunch and dinner. $

Playing off the name of the restaurant, Moo Moo’s is decorated with hand-painted murals of a large barn and open pastures, but the atmosphere is more reminiscent of a ‘50s diner than a drive through the countryside. Authentic burgers, shakes, onion rings, and fries are served in addition to less greasy sandwiches, salads, veggie burgers, and sweet potato fries. This is a great place to come with small children for a fun, tasty, and affordable meal. Moo Moo’s ensures that, like happy cows, happy diners come from California.

Rosewood Bar and Grill 28 S. School St., (209) 369-0470, www.rosewoodbarandgrill.com.

Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

A favorite among guests that enjoy fine dining, Rosewood Bar and Grill is an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black and white tile floor, yet it remains family friendly. With an exceptional menu, Rosewood offers Monday night prix fixe—French for “fixed price”—dining specials, letting patrons order a complete meal for about half the price of a la carte.

Rosewood Bar and Grill also boasts a wine list that is out of this world.

School Street Bistro 116 N. School St., (209) 333-3950, www.schoolstbistro.com.

Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

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Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

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Wine and Roses 2505 W. Turner Rd., (209) 334-6988, www.winerose.com.

Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$$-$$$$

With its seasonally-based menu and gourmet preparation, the Wine and Roses restaurant boasts a charming venue with exceptional service. The kitchen uses fresh, local ingredients to create tantalizing examples of California cuisine. Guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the garden, or a romantic evening dining by the large fireplace. Sit alongside the piano while enjoying an after dinner cocktail and, as an additional bonus, stay overnight at the charming and beautiful Wine and Roses Inn and make a weekend out of it.

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Pumpkin-Amaretto Cheesecake This is a spirited version of an old-fashioned favorite.

It’s sinfully rich, however an occasional piece of cheesecake can fit into a well-balanced diet.

Moderation is the key. Bake and refrigerate this cheesecake a day ahead for best results.

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Loved nearly as much for their decorative purposes as their actual use as one of the country’s favorite foods, our pick for October is what else, the pumpkin. Decorate it, carve it, sit it on the doorstep—it seems like this native gourd serves every purpose but actually eating the squash.

All but forgotten most of the year, the pumpkin is the clear favorite come Halloween and Thanksgiving season, as it makes the transition from lighting up doorsteps and windows as a jacko-lantern to everyone’s favorite dish at family get-togethers the last Thursday of November.

While nutritionally-rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene, pumpkin lovers tend to lean towards desserts that feature the pumpkin as their main ingredient. Pies, cheesecakes, breads, and puddings are all top choices come harvest-time during the fall season.

With more than thirty varieties of pumpkins, it is easy to find one for any occasion. The Howden Field variety, the most popular choice and widespread of all the pumpkins, is a large variety that grows from 15 to 25 pounds—but don’t stop there, you can choose from the smallest variety, Spooktacular, or the largest, Atlantic Giant, which currently holds the world record for the largest pumpkin at 1,689 pounds. Now that’s a lot of pie.

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11 whole graham crackers, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups crumbs) 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted 2 eight-oz. packages reduced fat or fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree or 1 16-oz. can solid pack pumpkin 2 egg yolks and 4 egg whites 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. whipping cream and Amaretto Whipped cream, optional Preheat oven to 325°F. In a 9-inch springform pan, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

Using your clean fingers, press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake 8 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer (or place directly in a food processor) whip cream cheese until smooth. Stir in brown sugar; blend until thoroughly mixed.

Add pumpkin and add egg yolks one at a time, blending after each addition until smooth. Add 1/2 the egg whites at a time, blending well after each addition. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, Amaretto, and whipping cream, stir to blend.

Pour mixture into prepared crust. Set springform pan in a large roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch tap water. Bake 1 hour, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven, chill 6 to 8 hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator.

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manteca De Vega Brothers 515 N. Main St., (209) 823-0947, www.devegabrothers.com.

Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$

De Vega Brothers has risen from its humble beginnings in a converted A&W stand in Manteca to one of the Valley’s premier Italian restaurants, with expanded locations in both Manteca and Stockton. The Manteca site boasts hand-painted murals of Roman ruins and rustic Italian vistas, while Stockton prides itself on creating an atmosphere of urban elegance with patio dining and live piano music. Both restaurants are known for their generous portions and delicious lamb chops, cioppino, chicken and veal scaloppini, steak, and seafood, as well as their gourmet pastas and sauces.

Finley’s Bar and Grill 10477 S. Airport Way, (209) 983-9493. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch during the winter season. $$-$$$$

Finley’s is full of pleasant surprises, the first being the truly romantic restaurant that lies within this nondescript building. While soft candlelight flickers at the center of your elegantly set table, you can relax and share a bottle of locally-made wine and, if you’re brave enough, kick off your dinner by sharing an appetizer of sautéed or deep-fried frog legs. This succulent dish is sweeter tasting than chicken, and quite appetizing. After indulging your adventurous side, spring into dinner with the savory house specialty, smoked prime rib. Feeling romantic enough to propose? Finley’s also caters small, intimate weddings in their spacious garden.

Isadore’s Restaurant 680 N. Main St., (209) 825-4300, www.isadores.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

Isadore’s is anything but humble: the kitchen is out-of-this-world, and they know it. In fact, if you happen to inquire, they’ll gladly tell you which items on the menu you’re sure to fall in love with.

Locals swear by the quality of the seafood and made-to-order pasta selections. Though there’s no official children’s menu, the kitchen will gladly whip up a pint-sized meal for your munchkins, as well as accommodate any other special requests.

Finally, don’t be shy—order the Sex in a Pan for dessert. Sweet, ripe banana slices and rich chocolate pudding on a crumbly cookie crust topped with real whipped cream and chocolate sauce make for a climactic end to any meal.

Kelley Brothers Brewing Company 112 E. Yosemite Ave., (209) 825-1727. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

This Manteca hot spot rose up out of the ashes of the El Rey Theatre, which ironically burned down

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Big, bulky sandwiches, like the Southwest-style BBQ Pork Masterpiece make this a great lunch destination, but live music Friday and Saturday nights and the largest bar in the Valley (complete with twelve house-made beers on tap) draw crowds at dinnertime and in the later hours, too. The whole family will enjoy the food as much as the fun murals and collections of local antiques on display.

stockton 856 Restaurant & Lounge 856 Benjamin Holt Dr., (209) 957-7856, www.856856.com.

Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

Boasting one of the prettiest bars around, 856 is as comfortable as it is trendy. With over sixteen different martinis on the menu, all served to perfection, 856 hosts a “Martini Mood Hour” Monday through Friday, and prepares after-hours appetizers for those stopping by after a late night on the town. The menu is built upon lots of local produce, and their fish is trucked in each morning fresh from the docks of San Francisco. Enjoy delicious food, friendly service, and a beautiful fullservice lounge. There’s always something happening at this unique place to dine. Check out their calendar of events for the live music schedule, early Supper Club hours, and more.

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Angelina’s Spaghetti House 1563 E. Fremont St., (209) 948-6609, www.angelinas.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Angelina’s is a true family restaurant: owned by four family members, named after another, and welcoming to all of yours. For thirty-one years, their hearty homemade pastas, raviolis, and traditional sauces have been bringing families together just like a meal at Grandma’s house.

Consider inviting all your relatives to dine together in Angelina’s comfortable and cozy banquet room the next time you are hosting a family get-together.

Angelina’s isn’t fussy—just simple, classic, and great tasting.

Arroyo’s Café 2381 W. March Ln., (209) 472-1661, www.arroyoscafe.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $

When Guadalupe and Jesus Arroyo moved here in the early 1940s, they immediately began sharing their passion for food with friends and family by opening their first restaurant. Sixty years later, their son Mario continues the tradition and commitment to excellence at Arroyo’s Café. Located on the water, one can enjoy fresh, homemade tortillas, enchiladas, carne asada, and other Mexican favorites. Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant hosts live Mariachi music, and the bar hosts Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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A Whole New Bottle of Wine Lodi’s newest tasting rooms Last time we checked, there were about seventy wineries and forty-five tasting rooms in Lodi wine country, but who can keep up when there seems to be new additions every time we turn around? Here’s the latest wine country news.

Open since April, the Vicarmont Winery tasting room (formerly known as vMv) is pouring the last of the vMv wines, and will be introducing three new wines under the Vicarmont label, just bottled from this harvest.

(16475 N. Locust Tree Rd., Lodi, www.vmvineyards.com) Benson Ferry Vineyards is the latest winery to locate its tasting room in downtown Lodi with the opening of Lodi Wine Cellars this past May. The tasting room currently pours only Benson Ferry wines, with plans for other wineries to share the space. (112 W. Pine St., Lodi, www. lodiwinecellars.com, www.bensonferry.com) After plenty of renovations to what used to be the old Barengo Vineyards, McCormack Williamson Winery finally opened their tasting room this July, which will pour both their own wines and Dancing Coyote wines. (3125 E. Orange Ave., Acampo, www.mwwinery.com Located directly beside the Mokelumne River, Viaggio Estate and Winery celebrated their grand opening September 17, and this pretty tasting room and winery property also functions as an event location— weddings have already been booked. (100 E. Taddei Rd., Acampo, www. viaggiowinery.com) The newest tasting rooms to open, St. Jorge Winery (22769 N. Bender Rd., Acampo, www.stjorgewinery.com) and Harney Lane Winery (9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, www.harneylane.com), both beautiful locations, are offering new wines seriously worth tasting.

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8095 Rio Blanco Rd., (209) 952-7361, www.breadfruittree.com.

Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

In the mood for something different?

Relax on the Delta and enjoy the flavors and rhythms of the Caribbean Islands at the Breadfruit Tree. The restaurant serves food from many of the tropical islands, and prides itself on its Peleau—a rice stir-fry with fresh veggies and seafood, seasoned with a myriad of delightful spices. Complete your meal with a Jamaican beer or house-made, Caribbean-style drink.

While eating, admire the hand-painted murals depicting waterfalls and island life. The owners proudly claim, “As they say in the Caribbean, ‘we cook food with love.’” The Breadfruit Tree is open for catering year-round and restaurant dining from February to November.

314 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-0270, www.budsseafood.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

2105 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-6053. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Everyone is welcome at Bud’s Seafood Grille. Friendly service, hearty portions, and a range of fish, seafood, pasta, steak, and poultry entrees make Bud’s a great choice for a business lunch, family dinner, or night out for two. Every meal begins with a bottomless basket of fresh sourdough bread, so be careful not to fill up before the rest arrives. The new leafy outdoor patio seats thirty, and is the perfect spot to take a break from shopping in Lincoln Center and enjoy a leisurely lunch or even just a drink with a friend.

Bringing a new look and feel to Stockton, Centrale Kitchen and Bar will give you the feeling of an upscale bistro in any big city around the world, with its authentic brick walls and dark, walnut wood floors. The menu features traditional American comfort food with a strong focus on fresh and unique ingredients. As with the dinner menu, the wine selection will change by season, and you will find many extraordinary bottles that you won’t

Cocoro Japanese Bistro

Cocoro is the “it” place to go for sushi in Stockton. Its streamlined, contemporary Japanese décor and intimate seating arrangements give it a sophisticated atmosphere, and its artful sushi creations made with fish delivered fresh daily from the Bay Area keep patrons coming back for more. At the sushi counter, you can watch talented chefs roll and wrap beautiful bites right before your eyes. The restaurant’s signature sushi—the Coco Roll— consists of a tempura prawn wrapped up with avocado and topped with eel, spicy tuna, teriyaki sauce, and special house dressing, all garnished with a walnut.

For the less adventurous eater, Cocoro offers the traditional range of tempura, teriyaki, and noodle dishes.

The Creamery 5756 Pacific Ave., Robinhood Plaza (209) 925-1111.

No alcohol served. Open for breakfast (on weekends), lunch, and dinner. $-$$

The Creamery Restaurant is a classic American grill that has been a Stockton landmark since 1985. Great for large parties or a family meal, it is also the perfect spot for hungry shoppers.

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445 W. Weber Ave., (209) 941-8605, www.chitiva.net.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

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1825 Pacific Ave., Ste. 2 (209) 939-1825. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

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Chitiva’s serves up authentic Mexican food, tasty tropical drinks, and a giant side of fun six nights a week. Saturday nights after 9 p.m., the fajitas and enchiladas play second fiddle to the DJs and live bands on center stage—the Salsa is still hot, but now it’s a dance, not a culinary dip. If all this has you craving a cool Delta breeze, look no further than the restaurant’s outdoor dining overlooking the water or one of their popular Salsa cruises (summer months through October). So go find your dancing shoes, sip a cool mojito, and have some fun.

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find anywhere else in the region. With a full bar, Centrale is also bringing back the quality cocktail by using all fresh juices and house-made mixes. Centrale Kitchen and Bar is located on the south end of the Miracle Mile.

Enjoy gourmet sandwiches, huge hamburgers, garden fresh salads, pasta dishes, homestyle dinners, and an amazing dessert selection seven days a week, with breakfast served on the weekends. Whether you’re in the neighborhood or just hungry for great food, The Creamery Restaurant will be sure to please.

DANTE’S CAlIFOrNIASTYlE pIZZA 9305 thornton rd., (209) 474-0221. beer and wine. open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Nestled in the Thornton Plaza shopping center, Dante’s puts a sunny California spin on the standard pepperoni and cheese creation. In fact, most of their pizzas don’t even come with pepperoni or mozzarella. The name of the restaurant says it all—this is not your authentic Italian pizzeria, so be prepared for specialty pizzas with experimental combinations of unique and exotic toppings. Dante’s offers fourteen different pizzas made with fresh meats and produce, gourmet cheeses, and colorful sauces (the pesto is fantastic). Like pizza joint worth their sauce, take-out and delivery options are also available.

DAVE WONG’S ChINESE CuISINE 2828 w. march ln., (209) 951-4152. full bar. open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

You may already have a favorite Chinese restaurant—everybody does—but if you are in the mood to venture away from habit, hit Dave Wong’s. This longtime Stockton favorite serves up a pleasant combination of Chinese, Cantonese, and Szechwan eats. The broccoli beef, lemon chicken, and fried rice are hands-down favorites. The menu has many traditional dishes, alongside appetizing treats like wok-charred green beans. The muted walls and intimate (yet expandable) quiet candlelit dining chambers reiterate the fact that Dave Wong’s is not your typical Chinese restaurant.

DAVID’S NEW YOrk STYlE pIZZA 1744 w. hammer lane, (209) 477-2677 900 w. benjamin holt dr., (209) 957-2850. beer and wine. open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

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the reasons this Stockton staple has had such success that they’ve recently opened a second location in Lincoln Center. Or maybe it’s all the choices at David’s New York Style Pizza that make it so popular: Eat in or take out?

Hammer Lane or Lincoln Center?

Thick, thin, or standard crust? Indoors or out on the patio? One of David’s twelve specialty pizzas or one of your own creations? We know sports-lovers love the pizzeria because it combines some of their favorite things: great pizza, beer, fellow fans, and the big game televised on the many 46-inch flat screen televisions hung in both locations. Whatever their reasoning for coming back, repeat customers can be found enjoying David’s New York Style Pizza seven days a week.

DE VEGA BrOThErS 2819 w. march lane, ste. a1, (209) 957-3839, www.devegabrothers. com. beer and wine. open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$

De Vega Brothers has risen from its humble beginnings in a converted A&W stand in Manteca to one of the Valley’s premier Italian restaurants, with expanded locations in both Manteca and Stockton. The Manteca site boasts hand-painted murals of Roman ruins and rustic Italian vistas, while Stockton prides itself on creating an atmosphere of urban elegance with patio dining and live piano music. Both restaurants are known for their generous portions and delicious lamb chops, cioppino, chicken and veal scaloppini, steak, and seafood, as well as their gourmet pastas and sauces.

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DE VINCI’S 4555 n. Pershing ave., (209) 957-2750. no alcohol served. open for lunch and dinner. $

Old-world Italian eats rule here, where the foccacia and ravioli are homemade.

Red and white checkered tablecloths and an Italian-inspired mural lend distinct charm to this half deli, half restaurant which serves up spectacular sandwiches, rice torta, and pesto. The food may be delicious, but don’t bring a hungry crowd and expect to find a table big enough—this place is best for take-out and catering. Instead, grab a bag of goodies to go and head over to nearby Victoria Park for a picnic with panache. A downtown Tracy location was recently opened.

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DElIGhTS WATErFrONT COFFEE BAr AND DElI 445 w. weber ave., ste. 126, (209) 462-3401. beer and wine. open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $

Delights Waterfront Coffee Bar and Deli is appropriately named, serving up some of the best casual favorites this side of the Delta. With its premium coffee bar, morning starters, salads made to order with the freshest local produce, and the popular tri-tip sandwich that’s grilled daily on the patio, you can’t escape the quiet, peaceful nostalgia that Delights has to offer. Located right on the water in the historic Waterfront Warehouse building, Delights is a visual treat. While they don’t accept reservations, you’ll soon find that it’s not necessary. This restaurant is a relaxed hangout for anybody, from businessmen to students from local colleges and schools.

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GArlIC BrOThErS 6629 embarcadero dr., (209) 474-6585, www.garlic-brothers.com. full bar. open for lunch and dinner. $$

Ironically, Garlic Brothers is a spectacular spot for a date, even though the kitchen is known to go heavy on the—you guessed it—garlic. Fun and lively, this restaurant sits right on the water’s edge and boasts delicious garlicky pizzas, pastas, and seafood.

Contrary to popular belief, however, anything on the menu can be whipped up without the brothers’ favorite ingredient. Before you leave, roll up your sleeves and dig into a serving of Justy’s Cake—vanilla ice cream on a cookie crust topped with toffee and glazed with caramel and chocolate. lE BISTrO 3121 w. benjamin holt dr., (209) 951-0885, www.lebistrostockton.com. full bar. open for dinner. $$$$

1457 e. mariposa rd., (209) 467-1529. full bar. open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Garnish with green eyeballs, laid across the rim of the glass.*

Celebrating seventy years in business, El Rancho Inn has been charming customers with its superior service and delectable dishes. Although most drive by without giving this establishment a second glance, it’s well worth your time to stop in for a meal. The steak, lobster, and homemade soups are excellent, but be sure to look up from your plate and take in the surroundings. From the cattle brands on the walls to the regulars relaxing at their favorite tables, this country inn is sure to bring a smile to your face as well as warmth to your belly.

This award-winning restaurant is Stockton’s only four-star dining experience. Whether eating lunch or dinner, Le Bistro offers a menu of French Continental cuisine beautifully presented in a stylish and sophisticated setting. This is a luxurious affair, where servers wear tuxedos and the everevolving wine list is like no other. The quiet elegance extends to the outdoor patio as well as four banquet rooms that can accommodate up to two hundred guests. If you are in the mood for an upscale treat, this is the place to go. Check the website for current information about live bands playing in the restaurant’s show room this fall.

*Cut the end of a stalk of celery so it measures 5-6 inches long, and split the stick in half lengthwise. Slide the green olives into two lychee fruits to make eyeballs, and push the thin celery stick through both as garnish.

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296 lincoln center, (209) 951-3311. full bar. open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

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Once simply one of the best pizza joints in Stockton, Michael’s has grown to add a café, deli and now a full breakfast menu. The pizzas (13 combinations or make your own) draw you in but choices for everyone keep the community coming back as a whole. Michael’s also boasts a party room for up to 40 guests and has long been a favorite for sports teams and birthday parties. Dive into a hearty meat pizza or give Michael’s newest creation, the whole wheat crust a try.

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Combine all ingredients in a large black witch’s cauldron with ice and stir.

Garnish with large slices of red apple floating on top, and add dry ice.

Ernie’s has been incorporating classic French technique with abundant Central Valley produce since its doors opened in 1990. Chef and owner Warren Ito was trained at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and loves to use his skills to prepare fresh takes on “old classics” for his loyal patrons.

The menu ranges from rib eye steak to Australian lamb chops to seasonal fish and pasta dishes to house specialties like the nutty grilled tahini prawns and made-to-order fresh Manila clam chowder. Take your time while perusing the extensive wine list—it’s over one hundred fifty wines long.

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar 501 N. Lincoln Center, (209) 477-6133, www.papapavlos.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar is considered by many to be one of Northern California’s most unique fine dining establishments located in Stockton’s Lincoln Center.

They offer you the finest and freshest in gourmet cuisine and their fabulous menu includes a large variety of continental dishes. The main dining room has a unique design with a showcase kitchen and bar in warm, classy decor. You’ll find the three outdoor dining patios a perfect place to relax during lunch or dinner. Papapavlo’s offers four private banquet rooms accommodating groups as intimate as 12 to as large as 100 guests. Papapavlo’s also specializes in off-premises dining with their outstanding catering services.

Papapavlo’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm.

Paragary’s Bar and Grill 110 El Dorado St., (209) 943-1110 www.paragarys.com Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Located at the downtown Stockton Waterfront area, Paragary’s Bar and Grill is a destination in itself. The menu is full of simple American fare with all the right ingredients taken straight from our own Central Valley.

The contemporary eatery also features a classic kids menu and surprisingly inexpensive happy hour specials in addition to their lunch, dinner, and dessert offerings.

The Stockton location is part of the Sacramento-based Paragary Restaurant Group, but with tasty offerings like these, we don’t mind sharing.

The Shadow Oaks Steakhouse 7555 Pacific Ave. (209) 477-5547. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$$

If you’re looking for a place that knows it’s steak, Shadow Oaks is the spot. Known for its Kobe beef and Porter House steaks, the Prime Rib, lamb, and veal aren’t the only thing made to perfection at this local restaurant. With pasta, seafood, and salads on the menu as well you’re bound to find something to fall in love with. An incredible selection of wine awaits you at Shadow Oaks, with bottles priced anywhere from $25 to $450. And did we mention the tequila list? Hidden within the full bar is a variety of tequila bottles, whose respective shots range from $6 a shot to $85. With it’ssophisticated interior, beautiful bar, and live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, this casual restaurant offers fine dining without the pomp and circumstance.

Stockton Joe’s 236 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-2980, www.stocktonjoes.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

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chicken, and pasta dishes, and have recently extended to offer several heart-healthy options. Stockton Joe’s frequently plays host to a variety of musicians and local artists who entertain diners relaxing in the restaurant’s comfy, padded booths and chairs. Each month, the kitchen selects a featured wine from a local winery, and wine tasting events and wine dinners are held throughout the month. With exhibition cooking, a banquet hall that can seat up to sixty people, and catering for all occasions, Stockton Joe’s is a local feature not to be missed.

Taste of Brittany 2041 Pacific Ave. (209) 946-9494 www.tasteofbrittany.com Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $-$$

Owner Daniel Peron and Executive Chef Christopher Freeman create the most authentic classic French cuisine in the Valley. Dishes range from savory crepes made out of buckwheat flour and filled with beef bourguignon, chicken Chardonnay, or smoked salmon, to a variety of omelets made on the griddle, pancakes, and, of course, sweet dessert crepes. Sunday Champagne Brunch is also a winner, and at nighttime, try dishes like Oysters Rockefeller, grilled rack of lamb, filet mignon with wild mushrooms and cherry demi-glaze sauce, and crispy skin seabass with sunchoke puree. Taste of Brittany also has banquet facilities and provides full catering services for any event—“Beyond the Bayou” catering serves French and southern-influenced food from New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Valley Brewing Company 157 W. Adams St. (209) 464-2739, www.valleybrew.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. $-$$

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The Valley Brewing Company is a fun place to bring the whole family for dinner: homemade beers, classic pub fare, live bands during the summer, and unique sports memorabilia keep everybody happy. The Brewing Company keeps fourteen beers on tap at all times, from a pale wheat, to an IPA, to the house favorite Black Cat Stout, and apricot and berry fruit beers. Friday is fish night, and Saturday is all about Prime Rib. Beer and scotch tasting events are held throughout the month; check the website for up to the minute information about when the fun’s happening.

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10447 E. Waterloo Rd., (209) 931-4019 www.thewaterloo.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

At this fun aussie-inspired restaurant, they really know how to mix it up on the barbee. One of their signature dishes is the savory barbecued ribs, served as an appetizer or an entrée. The ribs, which are best paired with Bette’s world-famous pesto, are tender to the point of melting away in your mouth. It is likely visitors will find this restaurant bustling when they visit, so during peak hours, be prepared for a lengthy wait. If that doesn’t suit you, they also offer their entire menu for take-out orders, and they even offer catering.

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326 E. Main St., (209) 464-3108. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

614 Central Ave., (209) 832-3800. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

This downtown restaurant, open since 1975, is a classic eatery where the food is as eclectic as the diners. Mothers with their toddlers settle in next to prominent businessmen in ties for everything from a sturdy American burger to Greek souvlaki. Don’t be intimidated by the Greek side of the menu or the local luminaries—souvlaki is simply the Grecian version of shish kebab, served on pita bread, and at Yasoo Yani, everyone gets the same fine family service. Don’t even get us started on the honey-drenched baklava for dessert.

tracy Amore’s 130 W. 11th St., (209) 835-9566. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

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Carmen’s Casa Nachos 350 W. Grant Line Rd. (209) 835-9402. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Want to spice up a dull week? A trip to Carmen’s Casa Nachos family Mexican restaurant should do the trick.

Try Carmen’s fantastic fajitas and their specialty salsa seven days a week for lunch and dinner, where they make all of their food fresh everyday. Outdoor dining and a children’s menu are available to accommodate the whole family, while their catering and banquet menus take care of all your special occasion needs.

Turn up the heat at Carmen’s Casa Nachos, where it’s Siempre Caliente!

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Anything but bland—that’s Amore’s. The building that houses this eatery is historic and rustic, which, when combined with the fun decorations and local antiques inside, creates a sense of small-town charm echoed by the friendly service and traditional Italian dishes. Rigatoni with herb chicken is a house specialty that everybody loves, but the Mediterranean garlic shrimp is a close second. Take your time looking over the menu; it also features a selection of fantastic steaks, pizzas, and salads. Check out the specials offered at the weekly Family Night and Monday Night Football Sports Night celebrations.

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More practical than fussy, Thai Café is the place to go when the craving for good Thai food, fast, strikes. This little place manages to stay afloat despite some stiff competition from surrounding restaurants, perhaps in part to a large following of loyal customers. Regulars rave about the Thai Chicken Salad and Salad Kai, but if you are in the mood for something a little heavier, go ahead and try the Koa Paad—deep-fried rice served with your choice of meats. The colorful Thai decorations set the mood for a fun and flavorful meal where everyone is welcome.

Tracy Thai 1035 Central Ave., (209) 833-9703. Beer and wine.

Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Tracy Thai successfully captures the unique and complex flavors Thai food is famous for. Using only fresh, quality ingredients, their food has artistic presentation and exceptional flavor, from mouthwatering appetizers like their heavenly Angel Wings (boneless chicken wings stuffed with silver noodles), to their soups served in a flaming tureen that keeps it warm throughout the meal. Tracy Thai prepares imaginative creations for those with adventurous tastes, and also familiar favorites for those who have never experienced Thai food before.

The Great Plate 714 Central Ave., (209) 833-0862, www.thegreatplate.com. Full bar.

Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Located in historic downtown Tracy right across from the Grand Theatre on Central Ave., the Great Plate Bar and Grill has always been Tracy’s ‘Favorite Place to Play’, but it’s also a great place to grab a quick bite for lunch or enjoy a great dinner in a family-friendly fun atmosphere. Specializing in mouth-watering burgers, barrel-roasted tri tip sandwiches, legendary hot wings, and popular pub fare appetizers, the Great Plate can satisfy your needs. Add to that a full bar, 16 beers on tap, trivia network, NFL Ticket, and a lively nightlife scene, and you can’t go wrong.

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15 E. 6th St., (209) 839-2333, www.magellansworldcuisine.com.

Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

18939 N. Lower Sacramento Rd. (209) 366-1800, www. woodbridgecrossing.net. Full bar. Open for dinner, Sunday Brunch. $-$$

Magellan’s Restaurant, named after owner and Executive Chef Thomas Magellan, is much like the small, intimate restaurants found in San Francisco.

Featuring American Continental cuisine, the menu choices range from duck salad to their salmon burger to the ever popular, delectable filet mignon. The menu changes seasonally and the high level of noise found in some restaurants is not to be found here. If you are looking for a good traditional meal with peaceful ambiance, seafood specials, and a martini bar to put others to shame, then Magellan’s is the place.

Housed in one of the oldest brick buildings in the San Joaquin Valley, this historic restaurant, formerly Woodbridge Feed and Fuel, provides fine dining in the midst of antiques, Western artwork, and memorabilia. Known for their prime rib and steak, this restaurant strives for great customer service.

Woodbridge Crossing diners are treated to live entertainment and dancing on the weekends, and the restaurant also offers private banquet facilities where guests sit in unique old boxcars. SJM

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October 31, Lodi Get into the Halloween spirit (pun intended) by strolling downtown Lodi in the afternoon.

The carnival-themed festival with games, stiltwalkers, costume and pumpkin contests, live entertainment, and plenty of libations and food selections will be held alongside the opportunity for kids to trick-or-treat at downtown Lodi businesses. Family activities like pumpkin painting and a petting zoo are complemented by live music, dancing, and celebrating. 12-5 p.m.

Free. Downtown Lodi, (209) 369-8052, www.downtownlodi.com

W. Eleventh St., Tracy, (209) 831-4710, www.ci.tracy.ca.us/ October 3-31, Lathrop departments/fire In its twelfth season of celebrating the fall by launching pumpkins 200 yards in the air with MANTECA the now-famous pumpkin cannon, the Dell’Osso PUMPKIN FAIR Pumpkin Maze is the one-stop shop for your October 3-4, Manteca Halloween and fall festival enjoyment. A mile-long Get into the Halloween spirit train ride, haunted house, pumpkin patch, and early and often with one of the famous corn maze are just a few of the things the first pumpkin celebrations of farm has to offer. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Price varies by rides and attractions. Dell’Osso Family Farm, 501 S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop, (209) 982THE PACIFIC INVITATIONAL 0833, www.pumpkinmaze.com November 1-4, Stockton TRACY FIRE DEPARTMENT Tomorrow’s professional golfer gets his start PANCAKE BREAKFAST somewhere. For many it will be at the University of the October 3, Tracy Pacific hosted Pacific Invitational at Brookside Country Get National Fire Prevention week off Club. The 12-team event features some of the best to a blazing … er … fun start, with the schools in the nation, such as 2009 NCAA participants Tracy Fire Department’s annual pancake Oregon and UC Davis. Walk the ropes with the players breakfast. Join Tracy’s firefighters, enter for the practice round on Sunday, and come back for for the chance to win prizes at the raffle, three rounds of golf at the championship event on meet Sparky, and if nothing else, enjoy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning. Free to the some pancakes. Maybe you’ll even get to public. Brookside Country Club, 3603 St. Andrews Drive, slide down the pole. 6-11 a.m. $5 adults, Stockton, (209) 956-6200, www.pacificinvitational.com $4 children. Tracy Fire Station 91, 1701

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND FALL FESTIVAL

the month. The annual Pumpkin Fair is back in Manteca, complete with pumpkin patch, kids zone, truck show, car show, motorcycle run, three stages, and over 150 vendors.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Downtown Manteca near Library Park, (800) 592-7419, www.manteca.org

Stocktoberfest October 10, Stockton Modeled after a traditional German Oktoberfest, Stocktoberfest takes place outdoors on long benches and tables under a lit tent at Stockton’s historic Waterfront Warehouse.

Enjoy collectable glass beer steins, authentic German food, live entertainment ranging from polka to local rock, and activities like keg lifting competitions and pretzel tosses. Come in your traditional German folk outfit and receive $2 off your first beer. 4-11 p.m. $35 VIP, $25 general admission, $15 designated driver. www.stocktontickets.com, www.downtownstockton.org

TREASURE ISLAND WINEFEST October 11, San Francisco A little wine by the Bay anyone?

Lodi wineries will be on full display Sunday, October 11 at the Pavilion by the Bay at Treasure Island for the inaugural Treasure Island Winefest. The event is intended to give wine lovers the chance to enjoy Lodi’s award-winning wines outside of the Central Valley, all while tasting the culinary delights of Wine Valley Catering. 1-5 p.m. $55 in advance, $65 at the door. For more information: Lodi Winegrape Commission, (209) 367-4757, www.lodiwine.com

LODI OPEN STUDIOS TOUR October 17-18, Lodi Get up-front-and-personal with Lodi area artists at the third annual Lodi Open Studios Tour, a self-guided tour of eight area studios and the work of 16 artists. The tour offers

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the public an opportunity to visit artists in their working spaces, where they will demonstrate their work in progress, and exhibit and sell finished pieces. The event features a broad range of media and styles including oil, sculpture, and watercolor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 admit two. Sold at Knowlton Gallery and Lodi Community Center, various locations in Downtown Lodi, (209) 333-5511, www.lodiarts.org

SAN JOAQUIN AIDS POKER RUN October 24, Stockton Poker and motorcycles—not necessarily the most common of combinations, but here’s your chance to take part in both activities as the San Joaquin AIDS Foundation teams up with the Alano Club for breakfast, a motorcycle ride, and day of poker.

The first 125 participants receive a t-shirt, poker buy-in, lunch, and a raffle ticket. Whether you’re in it for the ride or just feel like “letting it ride,” this is the place to do it.

8 a.m. $25-$40. Alano Club of Stockton, 1812 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton, (209) 476-8533, www. sanjoaquinaidsfoundation.org

MICHAEL ESSINGTON’S BROADWAY October 24, Lodi Maybe you didn’t have time to get to New York for Phantom of the Opera or Jesus Christ Superstar.

No worries: Broadway is coming to you as entertainer Michael Essington pays homage to fifty years of entertainment. Early musicals to salutes, to Rogers and Hammerstein and George Gershwin, to selections from Aida and Jekyll and Hyde are just a few of the night’s showstoppers. 7 p.m. $23-$33. Charlene Powers Lange Performing Arts Theatre, Hutchins Street Square, 125 South Hutchins St., Lodi, (209) 333-5550, www. hutchinsstreetsquare.com [SJM]

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Bank of Stockton Historical Photograph Collection

The Bank of Stockton Historical Photograph Collection contains over 27,000 images—20,000 produced and collected by local photographer Leonard Covello, plus another 7,000 images added by the bank since acquiring Covello’s collection in 1990. Prior to the bank acquiring the collection, one would pay a visit Covello’s studio in Stockton and search through binders sorted by subject to view the images. Covello would then make a print from his original negative. At the behest of Bank of Stockton president Robert Eberhardt, Covello’s entire collection was digitally scanned and catalogued into a searchable computer database.

Since then, newly-acquired images have been added almost daily. Today, researchers can view the entire collection via a computer workstation in the Bank of Stockton archives. A broad variety of search criteria are available, including names, addresses, dates, key words, and more. Prints and scans are available for purchase. The archives are located in the bank’s Operations Center in downtown Stockton. Archive hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only.

To make an appointment, contact Bill Maxwell at (209) 929-1575.

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The fiber-art sculptures of JanRu Wan are featured. Reception: October 1, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Tues., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

LH Horton Jr Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, (209) 954-5507 Through November 2

Ziemienski, Deladier Almeida, Gil Dellinger, Clark Mitchell, Randall Sexton, Terry Miura, Ann McMillan, Lucinda Kasser, Charles Waldman, and Chella. The show will include both plein air and studio paintings, in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. Reception with artists October 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, (209) 368-5123

CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN ART

Stockton celebrates University of the Pacific’s Italian Festival with an exhibition of current trends in contemporary Italian art.

Established masters and emerging artists will be featured. Reynolds Gallery, University of the Pacific, Stockton, (209) 946-2241 Through November 29

WATERWAYS: LANDSCAPES FROM THE DELTA

An all-star cast of painters will be featured in “Waterways,” a show of landscape paintings of the Sacramento Delta Region.

Painters include Kim Lordier, Ray Roberts, Kathleen Dunphy, Dennis

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October 3-January 2010 AMERICAN LEGACY: OUR NATIONAL PARKS

Following the success of the 2007-2008 exhibition “From the Heart,” the PleinAir Painters of America will return to the Haggin Museum in October 2009 for “American Legacy: Our National Parks.”

In this exhibition, 35 members and guests of the Plein-Air Painters of America (PAPA) set up their easels in national sites across the country. PAPA was established as a by-invitation

that offers a journey through Stockton in days long past.

Reception: October 9, 5 p.m.

Tidewater Gallery, Stockton, (209) 463-4033 October 17 JEWELRY SHOW and SALE

Bay Area jeweler Christina Goodman brings to downtown Lodi her collection of hand-painted earrings, pendants, and pins, inspired

by Persian and Renaissance miniatures. 12-4 p.m.

Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, (209) 368-5123

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The Bank of Stockton shows its photographic archive.

This exhibit will feature selected photos from the bank’s extensive collection

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Experience the ultimate Pink Floyd tribute show in this live musical performance starring House of Floyd and their incredible laser light show. The ‘Pink Floyd Laser Extravaganza’ has packed sold out houses throughout Northern California.

House of Floyd performs their ultimate Pink Floyd tribute show complete with special effects, backscreen, and laser lighting. 8 p.m.

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Science at Michael-David Winery’s Bare Ranch A Great Gatsby-style garden party August 8 with locally-made hors d’ouvres and desserts raised funds for the World of Wonders science museum.

1. Keri Vanderlans, Adrian Schuh, Lillie Thomas 2. Peggy Fry, Jamie Henderson, Sally Snyde, Dan Ingrum 3. Sherri Taylor, Ryan Schenone

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Tracy Sister Cities Association Cultural Event San Joaquin residents of all different ethnicities met at the Tracy Grand Theatre August 9 to celebrate diversity and view cultural performances and fashions.

1. Janette Goriye, Gianna Mousalimas, Nikki Karaeamos, Bridgette Tsirelas (Clothing from Greece) 2. Alexis Johnson (Clothing from Nigeria), Carolyn Gawan 3. Marilyn Donesa, Gelen Delux, Lillie Roza (Clothing from the Phillipines) 4. Music from Japan with Taiko Drums

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1. Justin Eaglin, Brent Lewis 2. Ryan Vincent Guaraldi, Brittney Dunnington, Geannine Winter, Jeff Conley 3. Michael Dunne, Julie Robinson, Phil Schiltz

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