Lathrop makes it legal to use Safe & Sane fireworks for Fourth of July

LATHROP – Lathrop councilman Christopher Mateo stubbornly dug in his heels. But no amount of "ranting and raving," as he described his opposition to Safe and Sane Fireworks, stopped the will of the majority.

Games luring 500 athletes to Manteca

About 500 athletes are converging on Manteca from as far away as Arizona and Utah to compete in the 2010 Manteca Senior Games that open on Saturday.

Free kids fishing derby, safety fair on Saturday

One of Manteca's most popular kids' events - the Sunrise Kiwanis' fishing derby and safety fair- takes place this Saturday, May 8, from 7 to 11 a.m. in the CVS Drug Store parking lot at 1190 North Main Street.

Fr. Dante among priest honorees

Father Dante Dammay, parochial vicar at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Parish in Manteca, was one of nearly 50 priests honored recently in Fremont in conjunction with the worldwide celebration of "Year for Priests" declared by Pope Benedict XVI.

Indian Education Program focus of gathering

Each year, the Indian Education Program servicing students of the Manteca Unified School District must present its federal grant for public viewing.

LATHROP FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN

Space available on student trip to New York City, DC in June 2011

Organizers of the one-day trip to New York City along with a five-day stay in Washington, D.C., are still accepting registrations for youngsters interested in this excursion planned for June 2011.

BANK OF STOCKTON TOPS

Barefoot in the Park’ opens Wednesday at Stockton Civic

STOCKTON - The classic comedy hit "Barefoot in the Park" opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday, May 30, at Stockton Civic Theatre.

Weed cops hit the streets May 15

Roughly 1,400 property owners each year fail to abate weeds until after they are issued a warning by the Manteca Fire Department.

Class of 2010 joins Manteca Hall of Fame

Two have devoted their lives to educating youth. One didn't just put her heart and soul into community service but also muscle when the task came to dig graves to keep East Union Cemetery open. Another risked his life saving fellow soldiers against all odds.

Memorial Day parade entry deadline set for May 15

A flag-lined Yosemite Avenue will serve as a backdrop for Manteca's first ever Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31.

Carnival helps offset Memorial Day costs

A carnival this Wednesday through Sunday adjacent to McDonald's on East Yosemite Avenue will raise funds to offset the cost of Manteca's three-day Memorial Day celebration.

Will Lathrop allow fireworks this year?

LATHROP - The Lathrop City Council will determine tonight whether nonprofit groups in the community will be selling Safe and Sane Fireworks for the Fourth of and the city's birthday celebrations and raise funds at the same time.

Bad deed negated by several good deeds

One bad deed deserves - a good deed? Maybe, even several good deeds?

56 homeless & counting

There are 56 unsheltered homeless in Manteca.

WOMAN DIES

Freight train traffic through Manteca has taken another life.

Oncologist unaware chemo medicine wasn’t FDA approved

A Manteca oncologist that was fined $550,000 last week as part of a settlement with the United States Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services was swept up as part of a larger probe of an international distributor of non-FDA approved chemotherapy medication.

Taizer ecumenical service tonight at St. Anthony’s is open to public

Two Manteca churches are coming together tonight in the spirit of ecumenism through a service called Taize – St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Manteca Presbyterian Church.

Community leaders read to Brock Elliott students

Students once again had a chance to sample green eggs and ham.

MAKING DROUGHT WORSE?

More water is rushing down the Stanislaus River today accelerating the draining of New Melones Reservoir and raising the prospect that South County farmers may run out of water before Sept. 30.

QUILTS & DOLLS

Scores of quilts, from wall hangings and wearable arts to three-dimensional fabric dolls, are not the only attractions at this weekend's 36th annual Manteca Quilt & Doll Show.

Police step up distracted driving enforcement

In an effort to reduce the number of distracted drivers and speeding on Manteca streets, motorcycle traffic officers are stepping up enforcement to keep serious accidents to a minimum.

Taizer Prayer Service set

St. Anthony's Parish will co-sponsor a Taize Prayer Service with Manteca Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 5, starting at 7 p.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 525 E. North St.

LEVEE WORK IN JEOPARDY

It's a harsh $168 million reality.

AGAINST ALL ODDS

Riley Simmons was standing tall as she received the "Every Student Succeeding Award" from the Association of California School Administrators' San Joaquin Chapter.

ACE needs may come at expense of bus service

Bus service could be cutback in Manteca as well as connections to Stockton where a number of local riders use Regional Transit to reach Delta College and various county services.

Chase to close Raley’s store branch by May 7

Chase bank customers who conduct their transactions at the Raley's store in Manteca while doing their grocery shopping will see the end of that convenience on May 7.

Snowpack just 14% of normal

They are golfing and sunbathing along the snowless shores of Lake Tahoe.

GIVING HOPE

Monday mornings are days of hope for dozens of families as well as single moms desperate to either keep a head over their roof or to get off the streets.