STILL PERFECT

The Lathrop Steelers took on a resilient Weston Ranch Falcons team and came out unscathed, bringing home their 10 consecutive victory in a 18-6 win.

Under-12 Crushers smash Strikers

The under-12 boys Crushers of the Manteca Area Soccer League posted an easy victory in their 5-1 win over the Strikers at Woodward Park.

Ripon mistake costly in TVL finale

RIPON – The Ripon Indians had an outside chance at closing out the regular season as Trans Valley League champions, but an errant goal took the team in the wrong direction in its regular season ending loss at Mistlin Park.

Halloween Two for Two

Free Facebook basics class this Thursday

Fred White of DeCristo Productions is offering a free Facebook basics class at Main Street Café on North Main Street this Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Swiss Echoes dance, concert Saturday

RIPON - The San Joaquin Valley "Swiss Echoes" will perform their Fall Concert and Dance Saturday, Nov. 7, at the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club hall at East Main Street and Manley Road.

First fireplace ban issued for today

The season's first fireplace and wood stove prohibition has been issued in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Fresno, and the valley portion of Kern counties for today due to deteriorating air quality.

Reasons not to trust government with our health care

Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. They had 234 years to get it right and it is broke. Social Security was established in 1935. They had 74 years to get it right and it is broke. Fannie Mae was established in 1938. They had 71 years to get it right and it is broke. The War on Poverty started in 1964. They had 45 years to get ...

Placer stops Manteca United

In a showdown of unbeatens the Manteca United could not keep pace with the visiting Placer Gold in Saturday's Nor Cal League contest. The two squads came into the game with hopes of remaining perfect on the season, yet the United are now forced to deal with their first loss.

Friends of Parks & Rec donate $5,000 to youth scholarships

The recent Swing for Youth Golf Tournament made a $5,000 donation to the Youth Scholarship Program possible through the efforts of the Friends of the Manteca Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Delta Volleyball Club Holding Tryouts

The Delta Valley Volleyball Club will be holding tryouts for the 2009/2010 season on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Lodi Academy, 1230 South Central Avenue, Lodi. Tryouts will be at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for 17-18 year olds; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for 15-16 year olds; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. fro 12-14 year olds. Registration will begin 20 minutes before the start of each session. Bring the following:$ 25 fee, copy of ...

FROM THE ‘PUMPKIN MAN’

Hailey Ratto, 4, and her two-year-old brother Jake added their spirit to their grandfather Nick's pumpkin creations they brought into the Manteca Bulletin office this week. The family shares their art work every year dropping them off at the front door – a gift from the "Pumpkin Man." The family wished to send their thanks to Art Perry and family, The Dell Ossos and Tony Cardoza and family for their labors in producing the area's pumpkin crop.

Boys & Girls Club happenings

Boys & Girls member of the month • NAME: Raymond Tinnin, age 14, grade 9, Manteca High School • FAVORITE CLUB ACTIVITY: Flag football and bumper pool • FAVORITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL: Hanging out with friends • FAVORITE TV SHOW: Family Guy • FAVORITE PERSON IN THE WORLD: Mom & Dad • GOAL IN LIFE: To play professional baseball Other members of the month; Jr. Games Room: Raymond Bowman & Angelina; Gym: River ...

You can bid on a double date firefighter package

Dave Marques once graced Oxygen women's exercise magazine's firefighter calendar as Mr. December.

SIERRA HIGH HOMECOMING

Sierra High celebrated its homecoming Friday night.

Old PE teacher reminds Ballardo about fly fishing

There are many ways to catch a fish. Yesterday while doing some grocery shopping I ran into my high school physical education teacher, coach Gebhart. He reminded me of a way of catching fish that I've never really gotten into. Coach Gebhart likes to fly fish just as much as he likes to golf. I have a fly rod, which is 27 years old and has sat collecting dust for the past 20 years. I ...

Quick’s LA Kings put Sharks on brink with win

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night.

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

NEW YORK (AP) - LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

The President’s next act

How can it be that with Washington simmering in scandals, with Republicans (not to mention talk-show hosts) using the "I" word (impeachment) with abandon, with calls to bring back Ken Starr (of Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky fame), President Obama's job approval rating is holding steady at around 50 percent, thank you very much?

Loose screws on Achy-Breaky Bay Bridge

Gov. Jerry Brown recently stepped in it when a reporter asked him about the Bay Bridge. In March, 32 of 96 key rods in the under-construction eastern span cracked after they were tightened. Dao Guv -- who, as Oakland's mayor, helped delay construction of the new span to win a tony, world-class design -- gave the wrong answer: "(Scatological stuff) happens."

Manteca Police planning DUI checkpoint

The Avoid the 10 DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend at DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers and to keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View

Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss

Applications for unemployment aid fall to 340K

Gap back in style as quarter profits jumps 43 percent

Woman, 87, loses to Trump in civil case

Nixon library hosts reunion for Vietnam POWs

Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin

Governor moves out of office over TV dispute

Non-citizens could serve as poll workers in California elections