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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 · 1d
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FOX 5 San Diego

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What happened to California’s second death row at Folsom Prison?

(FOX40.COM) — Folsom State Prison was one of two California state prisons to house a death row and saw 93 men hang at its gallows over a 42-year period. The first cell block at Folsom was completed in 1878 and the first prisoners were transferred from San Quinten to Folsom in July 1880. Read more: […]

Folsom, CA · 3d

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The Fiber-Rich Vegetable That Once Started A War Between Farmers And The Mafia

Organized crime set its sights on this unique vegetable loaded with fiber, leading to a long and violent conflict with the farmers who grew it.

New York, NY · 9h

The Modesto Bee

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Iconic singer's ‘deeply personal' stories part of Modesto's Gallo Center concert

Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. He hasn’t been “The Stranger” for a long time. The music of Billy Joel, including songs on his above-mentioned 1977 breakthrough album, will be celebrated at a show coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. “The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience” will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the downtown venue. Called a “dynamic celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter’s greatest hits, and the story of the man behind the melodies,” on the Gallo Center’s website, the show takes audience’s through Joel’s iconic career. The performance features a full band and two rotating singers. A Des Moines Register online story calls the show “more than a concert.” “Through live performances, cinematic multimedia, and captivating narration, audiences will journey through the defining moments of Billy Joel’s life to discover the people, places, and experiences that inspired some of the greatest songs ever written,” the story says. Creator and director of the show Dean Elliott said in that online story that the “music of Billy Joel has an incredible ability to connect with audiences across generations.” “Whether

Modesto, CA · 3d

CBS News

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These 8 Gorgeous Movie Palaces In California Are Straight Out Of A Dream

Ready to find the most breathtaking movie palaces in California?. These 8 historic theaters offer old-school glamour and unforgettable big-screen experiences!. 1. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (Alameda) There are some places that make you stop walking and just stare, and the Alameda Theatre is absolutely one of those places. That...

California · 21h

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California Bookstore Founded in 1894 Found a New Owner After a Two-Year Search to Save Its Legacy

Founded in 1894, a California bookstore survived more than a century of change before facing an uncertain future. In 2024, its longtime owner announced plans to sell, hoping to find someone who would preserve the independent business and its history. The search lasted two years before a new owner finally...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Playing The Dead Announces November & December Shows

The spirit of the Grateful Dead is alive and well in Northern California, and Playing The Dead is helping keep the music moving forward with a series of performances throughout November and December. From the historic streets of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to the coastal community of Pacifica and the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, the band is bringing the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead to familiar gathering places for Bay Area music lovers.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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Warrior Rewind is moving forward

Warrior Rewind is a student-led SportsCenter style web show that highlights Stan State student athletes. It’s been over six years since the project was last produced, and Communications Studies 3620, titled “Sports Communication,” is looking to bring it back to life. The 20 members of Sports Communication...

Turlock, CA · 2d

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California Family Filled a Store With Creations From More Than 100 Artists and Unusual Collectibles

A tiny beetle-themed shop sells real insect displays, bird skulls, and fine jewelry, all under one roof. It runs on the vision of one family. It also carries work from more than 100 independent artists. The inventory leans strange in the best way. Think taxidermy, wax seals, bug-themed cards, and...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Image Gallery: Merced County Midterms Election 2026 in photos

The Merced FOCUS had our reporters out and about at the election parties Tuesday night. Plus, journalists also made a stop at the Merced County Registration of Voters‘ Election Warehouse, to watch ballots being counted. Even though Election Day may be in the rear view for some, there are...

Merced County, CA · 3d

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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 · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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HGTV's Raised-Bed Winter Checklist Starts With Clearing Dead Plants and Sealing Wood Frames Before the First Hard Freeze

HGTV's raised-bed winter checklist starts with clearing spent plants before the first hard frost and sealing wood frames. Extension guides add mulch and cover crops.

North Carolina · 1d

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Meta, Google And TikTok Sue California Over Teen Feed Limits

Meta, Google and TikTok have filed separate federal lawsuits seeking to block a California law that would restrict autoplay, personalized recommendations and other features for users younger than 16. The companies sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta on November 4, arguing Assembly Bill 1709 violates the First Amendment and conflicts...

California · 8h

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Steely Dan favorites, ’90s rock and blues fill Folsom Powerhouse weekend

Steelin’ Dan, Total Recall and blues guitarist Daniel Castro headline a three-day lineup that also features Blackout Fridays, the Sl@m Showcase and a Sunday celebration of life jam. From the jazz-influenced rock of Steely Dan to the alternative hits of the 1990s and the guitar-driven sounds of the blues,...

Folsom, CA · 2d

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Skip’s Music showcase takes Boardwalk stage Sunday

Showcase brings local musicians to Orangevale this weekend before next week’s lineup of karaoke, ’90s female rock favorites and Music Video Bingo. Local musicians are getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend as The Boardwalk welcomes Skip’s Weekend Warriors Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing performers together for an afternoon of live music at the longtime Orangevale entertainment venue.

Orangevale, CA · 2d

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DOCO Welcomes Northern California’s First Museum of Illusions

Interactive Museum Features More Than 70 Exhibits, Including Experiences Inspired by Sacramento’s Gold Rush History. Downtown Commons (DOCO) presented by Sutter Health welcomes Northern California’s first Museum of Illusions location that opened on Friday, November 6, bringing a new immersive and interactive entertainment experience to the heart of downtown Sacramento.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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Retired Army Sgt. Major named Grand Marshal of Folsom Veterans Day Parade

Susan DeMasters, whose four decades of military and federal service took her around the world, will lead the city’s 26th annual parade Nov. 11. From joining the California Army National Guard as a teenager to helping mobilize more than 22,000 soldiers following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Susan DeMasters has spent much of her life serving her country. Now, after more than four decades of military and federal service and years of continued involvement with veterans organizations, she will receive a special hometown honor as Folsom prepares for its annual Veterans Day celebration.

Folsom, CA · 4d

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BCNARTS: Best Bets: Comedian Amir K Making 3 Bay Area Stops

Amir Kamyab (aka Amir K) is an up-and-coming comedian based in Los Angeles. Those in the Bay Area who haven't caught his act yet are getting several chances to do so in upcoming shows at different venues in the region. The Iranian-born entertainer has been performing and touring tirelessly in...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d

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The Rod Stinson Band delivers a slam dunk of fun in Sacramento

It was March 18, 2022, at the Golden 1 Center. Although it was still months before the Beam Team would debut in Sacramento, but there were still over 15,000 people on hand for a Kings game. The members of the Rod Stinson Band were there, too, all smiles and standing on the north-end stage next to the party decks.

Sacramento, CA · 3d