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Riverbank-Filmed Christmas Movie Premieres With Red Carpet, Free Outdoor Screening

Galaxy Theatres Riverbank — Red Carpet Gala and Public Screenings. A Christmas movie filmed right in downtown Riverbank got its hometown premiere this week, complete with a red carpet, a sold-out theater screening and a free outdoor showing planned for the very park where cameras rolled back in January. “A Christmas Ornament to Remember” kicked off its celebration Thursday with a gala at Galaxy Theatres starting at 6:30 p.m., following months of anticipation since cast and crew transformed Riverbank’s Plaza del Rio into a wintry film set.

Riverbank, CA · 2d
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The Desert Sun

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Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 3d

Marisol Ochoa

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You stir thawed latex paint smooth, but a county solid waste district says lumps on newspaper mean it’s unusable

You and I live here in California, and as of early November 2026, I’m looking at leftover paint. In my house, the reflex has been to thaw a can of latex paint from storage, stir until it looks smooth, and treat that as permission to brush it onto a wall. It feels like a sensible test: if the paint moves under the stir stick again, why waste it?

California · 3d
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The Modesto Bee

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These Northern CA farmers markets are considered best in the state. How they ranked

Northern California and the Central Valley are agricultural hubs, so it’s no wonder that local farmers markets rank highly. The nonprofit American Farmland Trust just released its list of the top farmers markets based on nationwide votes. They’ve also drilled down to the top farmers markets by state. It is the third year in a row Sacramento’s Midtown Market claimed the No. 1 spot in the state. The Historic Folsom Farmers Market nabbed No. 2 spot. Here is how the rest of the state stacked up. Top 10 farmers markets in California Midtown Farmers Market | Sacramento | 2422 votes Historic Folsom Farmers Market | Folsom | 210 votes 29 Palms Farmers Market | Twentynine Palms | 159 votes State Street Farmers Market | Carlsbad | 110 votes Diablo Valley Farmers Market | Walnut Creek| 62 votes San Leandro Farmers Market at Bayfair | San Leandro | 43 votes Fort Bragg Farmers Market | Fort Bragg | 43 votes Mountain View Farmers’Market | Mountain View | 42 votes Morgan Hill Farmers Market | Morgan Hill | 39 votes Romano’s Certified Farmers Market | Beckwourth | 36 votes Topping the nationwide list was the Sarasota Downtown Farmers Market.

Northern California, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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Popular Japanese restaurant opens first Modesto location. Here's where

Sarku Japan, a popular Janpanese restaurant known for its teriyaki chicken, is now open at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto. It’s the third location in the Central Valley, along with Fresno and Visalia, and the 16th location in California. CEO Jon Gilliam expressed enthusiasm for the new location at a ceremony held Friday. He was introduced by Trish Christensen, president and CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, with remarks from city council members Jeremiah Williams and Rosa Escutia-Braaton before they cut the ribbon to officially open the store ​Operating primarily in malls, the fresh-quick Japanese restaurant started in 1987 by four businessmen who wanted to bring Japanese teppanyaki cooking to the United States. The first location opened in Boston, drawing customers in with teriyaki chicken samples on a toothpick. ​Since that time, the company has expanded to over 240 restaurants worldwide. The Modesto location employs around 20 people. ​In his speech, Gilliam touted their commitment to fresh food and ingredients. He said each location hand-marinates the chicken overnight and food is prepared to order. ​Their specialty is the teriyaki chicken, served alongside a vegetable medley over a bed of white rice. Teriyaki beef and shrimp are also available and

Modesto, CA · 4h

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 1d

Fox News

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New California law will restrict sales of some muscle-building supplements to minors

Gavin Newsom signed AB 2030 restricting diet pills and muscle building supplements for minors, but questions remain about creatine and protein products.

California · 2h

Public News Service

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'Everyday Courage' event promotes California arts, humanities

A big event Tuesday night in Los Angeles will lift up arts and culture, history and the humanities. The theme is “ Everyday Courage .” The nonprofit California Humanities will present its Spirit of the Humanities Awards. Ann Burroughs, president and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, will receive the award for Courageous Leadership. She said California's postwar mistreatment of Japanese Americans remains highly relevant today. "It's critically important that we not only know the history but we understand history, because if we don't know what the lessons of history are, then they can so easily be repeated," Burroughs explained. The evening’s featured speaker will be playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez, founder of El Teatro Campesino, which helped spread the word about strikes and marches by Chicano farmworkers in the 1960s. PBS currently features a documentary on the subject, called "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez." Sen. Ben Allen, D-El Segundo, will be honored as the legislative champion for his support of the film industry and arts education. "They've been an incredibly important part of what makes California special," Allen emphasized. "So much of our global leadership has to do with our cultural leadership, the fact that we're

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

The Financial Wire

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Californians charged a processing fee on online Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America tickets from June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2024 get an $8 credit automatically, or $8 in cash if they file by Dec. 22

Californians who were charged a processing fee when they bought non-season-pass tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City or California’s Great America between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024 are due $8 each under an $11.2 million settlement. The $8 arrives automatically as a credit on SixFlags.com, but anyone who would rather... The post Californians charged a processing fee on online Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America tickets from June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2024 get an $8 credit automatically, or $8 in cash if they file by Dec. 22 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

California · 1h

Times of San Diego

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New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible

This story was originally published by EdSource. Journalist and author Miriam Pawel, known for her histories of Cesar Chavez, the United Farmworkers and the Brown political dynasty, turns to another California institution in her latest book: the University of California. Her book, “California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the...

California · 7h

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Fathers Beer Raises $2 Million, Adds Chef Robert Irvine as Investor

From the editor: Six months with distributors and Fathers is already on shelves at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Erewhon, so somebody is buying the “clean beer” pitch. Now the Restaurant: Impossible guy is in too. Celebrity money in beer is nothing new, and with co-founders who built a skincare brand and an influencer marketing company, this is a brand-building play first. Let’s see how the lager holds up once the sampling budget runs dry.

California · 1d

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This California Catfish Spot Moved Inside Another Restaurant After 20 Years, and Regulars Followed It There

Some of the best meals in California hide behind doors you would walk right past. You expect a quick plate of fried fish, and instead you find crispy snapper, warm hush puppies, and a family that treats you like a cousin who finally came home. When a beloved little kitchen...

El Sobrante, CA · 4d

YourCentralValley.com

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Hogg Pitt has barbecue lovers going hogg wild

Herman Tatum's new Fresno restaurant, Hogg Pitt, offers a unique blend of barbecue and soul food featuring a signature secret sauce and custom items like loaded fries.

Fresno, CA · 3d

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This Quiet California Lake Has a Fishing Dock and a Friendly Tackle Shop, and It Welcomes Anglers of Every Ability

Some of the best outdoor days start with a dusty road and low expectations. You pull up thinking it will be just another pond, and then you find calm water, shady trees, and people who actually want you to have a good time. This spot in California is one of...

Fresno, CA · 3d

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Has Mike’s Grill changed? 17 years on, Fresno’s tri-tip sandwich master says no.

One of Fresno’s best sandwiches comes from one of its smallest restaurants. That was just one discovery from our recent search for the best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno. Mike’s Grill on Cedar just south of Herndon occupies a 150-square-foot kiosk that looks like a former Fotomat, and actually began as a Lehman’s Lock and Safe (and later became a Cingular Wireless). But for 17 years, they’ve been serving what some may consider Fresno’s best tri-tip sandwich.

Fresno, CA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Frozen Mexican food giant to cut 176 California jobs after moving HQ to Texas

A major frozen Mexican food manufacturer is preparing to eliminate more than 100 jobs at its California facility, adding to the employment challenges facing the state’s food manufacturing industry. The…

Dinuba, CA · 4d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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‘The Normal Heart’ brings powerful story of AIDS crisis to Visalia stage

“The Normal Heart" is a powerful, stirring drama that may be hard to watch but needs to be told and remembered. Based on playwright Larry Kramer’s own experiences founding the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York in the 1980s, “The Normal Heart” follows Ned Weeks, a reluctant leader but furious activist, as he campaigns for awareness of what is eventually called the AIDS epidemic. Based on the harrowing true story of the indifference to the early AIDS crisis, the show is presented by the Ice House Theatre from Nov. 6-21. It’s a story director JJ Pestano found important to tell. “This show is dedicated to the two communities that have been incredibly supportive of me over the last few years. First, to our members of our community theaters in Tulare and Fresno counties, particularly the Visalia Community Players. Second, to The Source LGBTQ+ Center and our local LGBTQ+ community that has welcomed me with open arms from the very beginning and allowed me to live more confidently as a gay man in the Central Valley," Pestano said. Strong cast The audition call brought out actors who knew it was a great play with a story sometimes forgotten. “This is

Visalia, CA · 3d

The Fresno Bee

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Celebrating Diwali in Fresno County? Find events, fireworks and shopping deals

From temples and gurdwaras to local grocery stores, the Fresno area is gearing up for Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights . Worldwide, nearly 1 billion people across Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities celebrate Diwali , which falls on Sunday, Nov. 8. For the nearly 24,000 Indian residents living In the Fresno metropolitan area , the holiday holds deep religious and cultural significance. Celebrations across California and the county will feature traditional prayers, festive shopping deals and public firework displays. How is Hindu temple observing Diwali in Fresno? During Diwali, worshipers gather at local temples and gurdwaras to offer prayers and share meals, many of them dressed in traditional attire. A representative for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Fresno, said the Hindu temple will remain open all day Sunday for devotees and visitors. For Hindus, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. “The holiday commemorates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, leading townspeople to light clay lamps (known as diyas) to guide their path home,” The Washington Post reported. How does Sikh community celebrate holiday? In the Sikh community,

Fresno, CA · 2d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Fresno Has Underground Gardens That One Man Dug Beneath the City

Forestiere Underground Gardens is a hand-dug subterranean home and orchard in Fresno, built by Sicilian...

Fresno, CA · 19h