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I just found out that we here in Tracy are very privalegde to have the only keg of Stone Brewery's anivercery ale in all of northern california. This is a very limited addition brew that can be tasted at Helm's Ale House in down town. I spoke with the destributore outside of Helm's and was told that not even the city has this one. Kevin Conway the head chef at Helm's told me they would be tapping it later this week. So if you want to taste it like I do check in with them this week and when I… Continue

I was invited by the CEO of the Cultural Heritage Council to attend "Beyond our Gates Into the Community" the final part of the President's community forum series. The event was held at Haggin Musium and had a panel of community leaders and educational professionals. The forum covered the subject of how we as a communities can help to bring back the arts. Mr. Peter Jaffe music director of the Stockton Symphony for 15 seasons explained how music has been found to help with many different facets… Continue

I resently took a trip into downtown stockton and stoped in at a friends restuarant. My buddy runs the Beach Hut Deli over in the movie theater plaza off El Dorado in downtown. I had remembered going in on friday nights and hearing live music, but had realized that latly there was no music and the place although steddy was not as lively as it had been in the past. So I asked if they were still playing on the weekends or if the economy was causing cut backs? To my suprise I was informed that… Continue

We all have ups and downs in our lives. We all face the challenge of making ends meet, taking care of our families,and dealing with our own personal issues what ever they may be. In my case I deal with manic/depression.(Bi-polor) I have been treated and deal with my swings the best I can. For those who aren't aware of what happens to a manic/depressent here is a brief example at least of my case. I will go for days with out sleep,have a million thoughts rush though my head all at once, have… Continue

I was reading the San Joaquin Herald today, and found on the front page an article dealing with a group that advocate that all citizens carry guns. "Wow", I thought to myself, 'how do I feel about that"? My first responce was concern. People walking around armed, is a very sobering thought. I envisioned our downtown area with all my neighbors sporting holsters, men with 9mm's,revolvers,and desert eagle magnums for those of us who are compensating, ladies with cute shiny pistols and fashion… Continue