Christian band Sanctus Real leads lineup at Gallo CenterWhen Chris Rohman was 16 years old, he and some buddies started a Christian band in his parent's basement.

When you relax your body and mind, you reduce muscle tension and relieve anxiety. Below are some easy relaxation techniques that can help you deal with stress in a more positive way. The more you practice, the better you will become.

Next weekend is going to be a busy one if you're one of the thousands of folks who will attend some of the biggest festivals the spring season has to offer across the region.

If you think turning 80 in June is going to slow down Joan Rivers, then you and she need to talk. The touring comic, TV host, reality star, fashion critic and all-around Hollywood institution is still going full speed ahead and loving every second of her non-stop life.

You know the huge musical hit "My Fair Lady," right? Film and Broadway sensation with big-show songs and lavish stage productions, iconic tunes like "Wouldn't It Be Lovely," "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "On the Street Where You Live"?

You look at the man with the horn, his fair features and curly blond hair, and wonder how Chris Botti can be seen as a polarizing figure in jazz.

So, ladies, a question: If you had the body of a hot celebrity — oh, say Gwyneth Paltrow's, for instance — would you dress in some of the oh-so-revealing garb that many of them wear out in public?

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Call the Volunteer Center of United Way, (209) 524-1307 or email volunteer@uwaystan.org.

Those who know David Sedaris' work know what it means to laugh hysterically at the static pages of a book, while confused onlookers scoot away from you for fear of your sanity. The humorist and bestselling author returns to the area Tuesday at the Turlock Community Theatre.

Part reunion, part fund-raiser, mostly an art show — the biggest in this part of the Central Valley — returns from the Central California Art Association.

Andrew Peter Lazar of Turlock on Oct. 8 earned his Eagle rank, the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America. Andrew, who started in scouting at age 7 as a Tiger Cub, is a sophomore at Turlock High School, where he participates in water polo, swimming, Leadership and the Assyrian Club. Andrew volunteers at the Turlock Public Library. The 16-year-old is a member of Troop 451 sponsored by the Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Turlock.

If it's the first Saturday in May, it must be Free Comic Book Day. Now in its 12th year, the event has participating shops in the United States and around the world giving away more than 3.3 million special-edition comic books. Many shops also have special attractions, such as costumed characters, and other giveaways.

Modesto-area children learn business skills and more at second annual Lemonade DayA modern lesson on the value of hard work will take over the streets of Modesto next month in a decidedly retro form — the humble lemonade stand.

Runners are, by nature, positive and enthusiastic people. And recently, we've found out, they're strong, too. With the bombings at the Boston Marathon, we found out just how strong.