Thriving Ripon nursery family business’ rich heritage

RIPON - The vividly colorful poinsettias at Park Greenhouse are not the only big attractions this Christmas.

Furloughs means City Hall closed for 7 days in row

Power outage plunges homes into darkness

Hundreds of Manteca homeowners went without power Monday night after a power foul up blacked out several city blocks around the Manteca Police Department – encompassing all of Mayors Park and the majority of the businesses along Center Street from Union Road all the way down to the Manteca Skate Park.

Water: Use less, save more

Conserve water and pay less.

1900s: Manteca starts as wide spot on road

Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close.

DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

Manteca Police have joined law enforcement across the state as part of California's 18-day holiday DUI crackdown campaign.

Manteca Police wish list: MESH camera system

The eyes of Ripon Police are upon you if you break the law in that city.

More people doing Christmas shopping at Manteca stores

Steve Stricker didn't quite know what he was going to do for his last minute Christmas shopping.

Sister Ann’s luncheon spreads Christmas cheer

Christmas is a heart and soul time of the year – a theme that Sister Ann found running through the annual luncheon she organized for hundreds of senior citizens last Friday with singing, dancing, and remembering Christmases past.

JROTC MILITARY BALL

Christmas Eve breakfast set for Manteca Ford Thursday

On Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, Manteca Ford-Mercury in partnership with The Place of Refuge Church will be offering a free Christmas Eve breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. continuing until 11 a.m.

SIMPLY CHRISTMAS

Volunteers find helping struggling youth do better is rewarding

Is there a true benefit to volunteering?

Neil Hafley honor student seeking sponsors for People to People program

Aiko Jones, 11, has been selected to be a leadership ambassador delegate for the organization People to People and will be representing the United States as well as California.

Christmas trees cause house fires yearly in Manteca

It usually starts with a small spark that makes a small crackling noise.

BACK IN FULL GLORY

Les Thomas is patriotic.

Only 1 of 3 incumbents in council race so far

LATHROP – Only one of the three incumbents has taken the first step towards securing his seat for the next four years.

McKinley-120 interchange

The proposed McKinley Avenue interchange could be the first step toward easing congestion on the 120 Bypass.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Mike Morowit's financial savvy has managed to keep Miner Mart a viable business through two economic downturns and a tectonic shift in Manteca retailing during the past 20 years.

Pastor still waiting on Las Vegas grand jury

The waiting game continues for Manteca Pastor Rob Cox.

Manteca Ford gives thousands to flag cleaning

Phil Waterford loves Manteca's patriotic backbone.

Growth triumphs over Manteca Rural Committee

Back in the 1980s the residents along the north side of Louise Avenue between Airport Way and the railroad tracks formed the nucleus of the Manteca Rural Committee.

Tough Manteca balancing act

Manteca has entered the green versus yellow lawn quandary.

SHE’S THE BEST: IT FIGURES

Brandi Galindo plays with a quiet confidence, but her physique cuts a loud impression.

RIPON HONORS THE HOBBS

It was a red carpet event Thursday night when San Joaquin County Supervisor Ken Vogel officially installed five board members to new terms on the Ripon Chamber of Commerce board during a dinner at the Spring Creek Country Club.

Prayer Valley helps feed needy near Library Park

Ron Corbin was getting ready to bicycle from the Prayer Valley Church food distribution effort last week across from Library Park to his brother's home with bags of food on the handle bars.

School summer repairs to the tune of $500,000

Several schools in Manteca Unified will be greeting the new school year with new roofs and playground equipment, smooth pavements that were once cracked, newly replaced lighting units, new carpets on the floors, and fresh coats of paint in a number of classrooms.

Ripon voters will decide how to elect board

When Ripon Unified voters hit the polls in November, they'll have a say so on how to conduct future school board elections.

Manteca driver killed, Ripon resident injured

An 81-year-old Manteca woman sustained fatal injuries in a 7 a.m. Wednesday crash while driving her 2007 Ford sedan at Louise Avenue and Jack Tone Road, according to a CHP report.

Ripon firefighters get called often to Stanislaus River

Dennis Bitters would rather not see you.