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Drumming Up A Legacy

In Ethan Albala’s second year as the choir director and performing arts department chair at Weston Ranch High School in Stockton, he’s stepped into the position of inspirational leadership in a few different ways, one being his involvement in Rhythm Works, Inc. BY

LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Learning Outside Of The Box

Through research and personal observation, the San Joaquin County Office of Education along with regional school districts have created several supplemental learning opportunities that exist outside of the typical classroom environment.

BY NORA HESTON TAR

A HIGH-FLYING WEEKEND IN ALBUQUERQUE

New Mexico is a cultural hub. It’s cuisine, architecture, and museums all wink at the state’s roots as New Spain while Albuquerque’s historic old town is designed with pueblo-style merchants and a row of museums that pay homage to the city’s history.

BY NORA HESTON TARTE

TIME FOR SOMETHING THAI!

Tracy Thai is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine and located in the heart of Downtown Tracy. Owned by Gesaranee Wongphiboonrat, Tracy Thai has been serving its community since 2006 and doesn’t have plans to quit anytime soon.

BY SARAH STEFFENS