Stanislaus County

Knights Ferry  is an unincorporated historic community in Stanislaus County. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, it is about 30 miles (48  km) east of Modesto  on Highway 108 and the Stanislaus River. The Williams Ranch near the town was one of many filming locations for the television series “Bonanza” and “Little House on…

Turlock’s Carnegie Arts Center (CAC) is opening its 11th exhibition season this fall, and to kick off a new year full of fun and creativity, it…

Nine veterans from Merced and Stanislaus counties were on the Honor Flight that flew out of Fresno on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to Washington D.C. In all, there…

From more than 200 entries, jurors have selected 88 works — including art from 10 Merced County artists — that will be on display in the annual Carnegie Art Showcase exhibition taking place this summer at the Carnegie Arts Center in Downtown Turlock. The juried exhibition is a celebration of artistic excellence, awarding a total of…

Many people already know the story of the almond Christmas tree, about three miles outside Hughson.  It’s been told before in the local newspaper,…

Prospect Theater Project begins their 21st anniversary season with The Underpants by Steve Martin adapted from Carl Sternhiem. From the author of Picasso…

With a major gift from the estate of June Jane Ripley McVey, the Carnegie Arts Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the naming of the center’s popular performing arts space, the June & John McVey Loft. This important occasion will be marked by a dedication ceremony on Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., followed by a special…

By Lynda Brommage Who do you call and where do you take a wild animal that has been injured, traumatized or orphaned? It could be a coyote…

Tea Noelle, a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Turlock, entertained the crowds at The Mainzer recently with her lovely voice and…

By Lynda Brommage There’s an equine paradise in a nearby town with more than 30 retired horses that are free to roam between five pastures, encompassing over 40 acres. Instead of putting a horse down due to age or injury, it can be brought to Lone Tree Farm in Waterford to enjoy the rest of its life in the pastures with other…