Bark-toberfest pet fair takes place on Saturday

Now here's something to howl about: A Bark-toberfest.

‘Reaching for the Stars’ with poetry

RIPON – It isn't uncommon for Peacha Sokk to put her pen on paper even after school wraps up for the day.

Warrants going out for ‘fun’ offenses

The shackles and chains around Michelle Duran's hands as she stood in the Bank of Stockton lobby made it clear that she wasn't going anywhere.

CIRCUS IN MANTECA

The Ramos Brothers Circus is in Manteca through Monday at 1300 N. Main St. Showtimes are 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 5 p.m., and Monday at 8 p.m. General admission is $20, preferred seating is $25, and front row seating is $30. Children under 12 are $10.

Free surplus food distribution set at various locations Thursday

Low-income residents of San Joaquin County will be able to obtain free government surplus food, Thursday, Oct. 15 at locations throughout San Joaquin County. Distribution will continue until supplies are exhausted.

Del Webb fire station next

Manteca's next fire station is now targeted for Airport Way on the northwest corner of the 1,420-home Del Webb at Woodbridge neighborhood.

Grant helps Lathrop cops

LATHROP - Every year, the Lathrop Police Services offers a number of crime-prevention and drug-intervention programs that have consistently been popular with residents.

Singing helps Idol hopeful meet new people

Robyn Glover knew that when she auditioned for the Manteca Idol competition that she'd get a chance to perform and meet people from all walks of life.

GECAC AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Give Every Child a Chance after school program conducted a Mad Science demonstration on Wednesday at Shasta School.

Doctors Hospital topic of tonight’s music program

Judy Vasquez is the featured speaker during the Manteca Historical Society's program that takes place tonight at 7 p.m.

Heath fair part of Main Street Day Oct. 17

RIPON - The third annual health fair is planned for Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Ripon Athletic Club parking lot as part of Ripon's Main Street Days.

ODDS & ENDS

CROSSING THE BRIDGE

ODDS & ENDS

What goes up must come down

A commitment to helping municipal employees have competitive pay with comparable jurisdictions when the job market and economy was hot was one of the major factors setting up Manteca's $14 million deficit.

A COMMUNITY IS BORN

The second a stolen vehicle rolls onto one of four bridges that will access River Islands at Lathrop law enforcement will be alerted.

Ripon’s First Family of Wine

The Franzia Brothers Winery – the oldest in Ripon – was reopened after Prohibition when matriarch Teresa (Carrara) made a monumental decision with her sons at her side underneath a walnut tree and huller outside their rural home.

Ohnmacht earns Miss Manteca title

Priscilla Alexandra Ohnmacht was crowned Miss Manteca 2014 Youth Focus Friday at Calvary Community Church.

Man saves 4 from fire

A 32-year-old Manteca man was hailed as a hero Thursday morning after saving a family of four from a $1.2 million apartment complex fire in the 400 block of Cherry Lane.

SIGN OF PROGRESS

What could end up being Manteca's most high profile sign has been in limbo for three years.

Retired county schools leader enjoying life

Rick Wentworth may be retired. But he's still on the go.

Manteca on track for big home year

This could shape up as a big year for home building in Manteca.

Ripon history projects carry $27,500 price tag

Folks in Ripon have a chance to step up to help save a piece of history.

Youth Focus competition tonight, Saturday

Over the past six weeks, Manteca Youth Focus has hosted workshops, trainings and rehearsals all in preparation the 2014 Manteca Youth Focus extravaganza "Puttin' on the Ritz" Scholarship Competitions.

Manteca man rescues family from apartment fire

A 32-year-old Manteca man rescued a family of four from a second-story porch during an apartment fire in the 400 block of Cherry Lane on Thursday morning.

Are train horn blasts too loud?

John Harris can hear the trains a comin' and that is not necessarily a good thing.

PREGNANCY HELP

Thanks to the hungry mouths of hundreds, the Pregnancy Help Center was able to raise thousands toward its mobile ultrasound unit.

New homes may pay tax for police, fire

Future community facilities districts for new neighborhoods built in Manteca could tax those that buy homes for the cost of police and fire services among with other municipal amenities.

Six private Edens featured in May garden tour

The Manteca Garden Club has released the six home gardens that will be featured in the annual Garden Tour in May. Three of the six are private Edens belonging to members of the club.

Council chambers’ $700K makeover

Ninety years ago the American Disabilities Act wasn't around.