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I'm not much of a planner, so when I decided to take my family out fishing halfway through the day, I accepted that fishing was secondary to just getting out on the water. Once on the water two things were evident, the fish were going to be tough to catch, and that there was more than one reason why we were the only boat on the lake at the time. I was surprised that we were able to fish for a solid three hours before I decided to call it quits and let the kids go swimming at the ...
August 02, 2017
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Local Sports
California State Parks is offering the public tips on how to access the Golden State's new reservation system – ReserveCalifornia. Taking effect as of Aug. 1, visitors to California's state parks now have a new platform for booking camping and lodging sites, and tours. Using the new system will be easy to plan adventures within state parks, since it is similar to booking hotels, airline tickets and other comparable services.
August 02, 2017
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Local Sports
The 30th annual NHRA Toyota Sonoma Nationals featured several surprises. The biggest was Robert Hight in Funny Car. Driving his "California Highway Patrol" tribute Chevy Camaro, Hight set the drag racing world on its ears in the second round of qualifying Friday night. He uncorked an amazing 3.807 second run at 339.87 mph, resetting the NHRA speed record with the fastest run ever done in either Top Fuel or Funny Car, even when these cars actually ran a quarter-mile distance (this has been shortened to 1000 feet for safety, since 2008). This performance would stand as the #1 ...
August 02, 2017
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By MIKE BURGHARDT
Racing Correspondent
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Local Sports
Coming up this weekend, it's the Eighth Annual Grant Altamirano Horseshoe Tournament and BBQ at Hogan Park at the Escalon Community Center, 1051 Escalon Ave. on Saturday, Aug. 5. This is held to contribute to the educational trust fund for Grant's two children and a scholarship in Grant's name is also being established this year to be awarded annually to Escalon High School student-athletes as Grant was a recipient of the Engel Award for Outstanding Athlete while attending EHS.
August 02, 2017
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Local Sports
They say time heals all wounds.
August 02, 2017
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By DENNIS D. CRUZ
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Local Sports
On Saturday, July 22, the Oakdale Saddle Club celebrated the National Day of the Cowboy by hosting its' annual Ranch Rodeo. Local cowboys and cowgirls, as well as several from other counties came to compete in events that simulate what a full-time and day-working cowboy does. This was a Western States Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA) sanctioned event. Open and women's divisions competed in sort, rope and doctor, calf-branding, team roping and trailer load and tie. Additionally, the Women's Division included steer stopping. As usual, the community stepped up and sponsored buckles, events, cash and prizes for the top ...
July 26, 2017
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Local Sports
Angel "The Dream" DeAnda headlined the second episode in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contenders online show in Las Vegas. DeAnda took on Daniel Spohn in the main event of the evening on July, 18 in front of Dana White with a contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) online. "The people at the UFC were great to me. They definitely take care of their fighters. They had a great food package available for me upon arrival and made me feel like home," the 185-pound DeAnda said.
July 26, 2017
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By DENNIS D. CRUZ
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Local Sports
Families, coaches, players and cheerleaders gathered at Kerr Park this past weekend for the second annual Stampede Meet and Greet. Nearly 150 people braved the triple digit weather but were cooled off by sno-cones and other treats that were offered at the event.
July 26, 2017
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Local Sports
School is just around the corner and for some it can be a scary place. Bullying is more common and at a new level with cyber bullying. Oakdale Mixed Martial Arts Academy offers group courses in child bullying prevention. Professor Tom Theofanopoulos heads the group session seminar that features how to handle youth bullying.
July 26, 2017
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Local Sports
Low Net (Blind Draw)
July 26, 2017
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Local Sports
The calendar year of 2016 may not have been very memorable for the injured Makenzie Perez, but 2017 has so far been unforgettable for the soccer standout. Perez graduated from Oakdale High School in late May and on July 13 she officially signed with the University of Alabama-Huntsville to play goalkeeper for the Chargers. The signing took place at Bonsu Elite Athletics in Ceres, where she has been training.
July 19, 2017
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By DENNIS D. CRUZ
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Local Sports
For over 20 years, All Pro Wrestling has entertained fans all over the Bay Area. On Friday, Aug. 18 All Pro Wrestling makes its way into the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium. In a triple main event for CivicSlam '17 the APW Universal Championship will be on the line when champion Jeff Cobb takes on Penta El Zero M (Formally known as Pentagon Junior).
July 19, 2017
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Local Sports
Life jackets are one of the most valuable pieces of equipment on a boat. A lot of owners spend huge amounts of money on radio systems, wakeboard towers, downriggers, power poles, and other luxury items on their boats. When it comes to life jackets though, a lot of times they couldn't tell you what sizes they have and some of them even keep them stowed away under a seat compartment somewhere. In the past 10 years or more suspender type life jackets have become popular amongst boaters. Most of them are designed to automatically inflate once submerged in water ...
July 19, 2017
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By JAROD BALLARDO
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Local Sports
Football season is on the horizon and Oakdale is getting ready for it. This weekend, the Oakdale Stampede Youth Football and Cheer will be hosting their second annual Meet and Greet at Kerr Park. Last year the organization's inaugural event was a huge success and they hope to duplicate the response this year. On Saturday, July 22 the teams at all levels will gather from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of BBQ, games, raffle drawings and socializing.
July 19, 2017
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Local Sports
Friday night, July 14 saw plenty of auction in the competition arena to usher in the opening day of the Stanislaus County Fair, with the poplar All Diesel Truck Pull taking place.
July 19, 2017
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