Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner at screening of "Hurt Locker."
At left, Modesto native Jeremy Renner is joined by "Hurt Locker" co-star Brian Geraghty during a talk following a screening of the film in Modesto in July 2009.
54 Foot Tall Metal Jesus Sculpture in the California Delta
The following is from a press release by Walnut Grove resident Larry Hamilton:
Larry Hamilton has been creating these monumental displays since 2001 and takes great pride in providing these as a demonstration of his pride of country and Christmas spirit. These extraordinary projects are the result of many hours of volunteer work by Hamilton, his family, friends and the local community. This is a labor of love that always brings joy and a sense of pride to all who participate. This years project is a huge 45ft statue of Jesus Christ which was originally created in 2003 and modified to become this years 54 foot tall statue. The statue is constructed, as in years past, from re-bar which has been bent and welded into place and then wrapped in lights that have been covered with clear packing tape. All the work and materials are donated by volunteers who generously give of their time and companies who give either their services or materials. Some of these services have been provided by Larry's construction company, A.L.L. Save Construction, Inc. who supplies equipment, materials and labor, McPherson Crane who donates their crane services and a host of volunteers who donate their time to erect these massive displays.
The Travis Larson Band at the State Theater in Modesto
The Travis Larson Band perform at the historic State Theater in Modesto on Saturday, November 28th, 2009. They were the opening act for the band, Montrose.
Aerial Photos of "Million Boat Float" and other locations in the California Delta (Captured August 16th, 2009)
Robert Johnson, Jr. gives a clear summation of what the real issues are in the California water wars and what's at stake for the future of the California Delta.
News item: University of the Pacific's Burns Tower to be repainted for the first time in 45 years
News item: According to this release from the University of the Pacific, the 242 foot tall Burns Tower will be repainted next month for the first time since it opened in 1964.