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Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth?

WASHINTON, D.C. (AP) - With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Expectations high for next Xbox

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's almost time for a new Xbox. Eight years have passed since Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360, double the amount of time between the original Xbox debut in 2001 and its high-definition successor's launch in 2005. With the next-generation Xbox expected to be revealed Tuesday, anticipation for the entertainment console's latest evolution is higher than Master Chief's spaceship. "People get excited about new consoles because consoles represent the future," said Stephen ...

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Bias shooting suspect charged with murder

NEW YORK (AP) - The man who police say hurled homophobic slurs at a gay man on a Manhattan street before firing a single fatal shot to his head appeared in court Sunday to face a charge of murder as a hate crime.

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Commuters warned of traffic mess

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday.

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation ‘eat-in’ that led to dropping of racial barriers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Manteca High seniors earn awards, scholarships for academic efforts

Manteca High seniors received 138 awards and scholarships during last week's senior awards assembly.

May 20, 2013 | | NEWS


Academic achievements earn honors, scholarships for East Union High seniors

East Union High seniors were presented with scholarships and awards during last week's senior awards assembly.

May 19, 2013 | | NEWS


1973: 1st ever VOL titles for EU golf, baseball

Sixty years ago, on May 5, 1953, the Manteca High baseballers maintained their top position in the Valley Oak League standings when they defeated Tracy High 7 to 5. Leading hitter for Coach Arte Fairbanks' Buffaloes was Darell Phillips, who had a perfect afternoon by picking up two hits in two official trips to the plate and driving in two runs. He was also the winning pitcher.

May 19, 2013 | | NEWS


Deadly 9 hours on Manteca roads

Two separate car crashes on Friday claimed the lives of three people. The first accident occurred at about 2:43 a.m. in the 300 block of South Airport Way. The solo accident claimed the lives of the driver and passenger who were both dead at the scene. The second deadly crash happened at approximately 11:17 a.m. at the intersection of Louise Avenue and Jack Tone Road. The collision between an eastbound car on Louise Avenue and ...

May 18, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Environmental study next step for Great Wolf

Nearly 100 acres of city-owned wastewater treatment plant land could end up as the premier family entertainment hub for the Northern San Joaquin Valley while tapping into the Bay Area market as well.

May 18, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


MANTECA POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION

On Friday 05/17/2013 at about 0243 Hrs, the Manteca Police Department responded to the 300 blk of S. Airport Wy regarding a solo rollover vehicle collision. Several officers arrived on scene and found two adult males trapped inside a two door burgundy Scion. The vehicle had major damage and was positioned near a mobile home on the east side of Airport Wy.

May 17, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


VFW post stepping up visibility

Carlon Perry leans forward onto his forearms, peering over the top of reading glasses. In front of him are a stack of papers and pamphlets tucked neatly into a folder. The folder tucks neatly into a briefcase, and the handle of the briefcase neatly into his hand. See how that works? Perry is nothing if not meticulous. Even his conversations have outlines, ruled by bullet points to ensure every point is made. "Let's not get ...

May 17, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


BRIDGE OVER McKINLEY

LATHROP - Pat Mitchell, watched intently as the first two 11 ton bridge sections were lowered into place Thursday morning to connect the production lines of California Natural Products with his six story Power Automation Systems (PAS) storage facility on the east side of McKinley Avenue.

May 17, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Super flush: One treatment plant for Ripon, Lathrop & Manteca sewer?

Manteca, Ripon and Lathrop could become more than just neighboring communities at least when it comes to wastewater.

May 17, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Joyce Gatto: Lathrop’s artistic living treasure

LATHROP – Joyce Gatto has many fond memories of Vera Walquist for a number of reasons.

May 17, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


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MANTECA’S FALLEN

A bell tolled each time Lee Herren read from a list much too long, written in the blood of Manteca's fallen soldiers.

May 28, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Park View resting place for 500 plus veterans

Veterans and their families and friends gathered in the grassy rotunda on Monday at Park View Cemetery in Manteca to remember and honor those who served and gave their all for their country.

May 28, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Tolling of the bell highlight of Lathrop Memorial Day service

LATHROP – One by one, the names were called out by Debbie Rock.

May 28, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Just what the doctor ordered: The human touch

Brian Cole was still relatively new to the world of pharmacology when he approached the owner of Bob's Pharmacy to inquire about buying the business.

May 28, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Japanese Americans honor veterans, ancestors

The Rev. Yukiko Motoyoshi of the Stockton Buddhist Temple led the annual Memorial Day service on Monday at Park View Cemetery north of Manteca.

May 28, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Castillo honored by Legion of Honor

SAN FRANCISCO - Manteca's Bill Castillo received the French Legion of Honor award on Memorial Day from French Consul General Romain Serman who personally bestowed the coveted honor to six World War II veterans for their service in France.

May 28, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Manteca Children’s Foundation plans car show & golf tournament on June 8

The annual Antone Raymus Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 8, will once again include the car show.

May 27, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


Photographer shares tricks of the trade with Manteca Garden members

Bob Fugger brought out some of the tricks of the trades as the Manteca Garden Club guest speaker.

May 27, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


MHS soccer helps Ripon girl

Riley Simmons finally has the pièce de résistance for her soccer-themed bedroom makeover, and she found it in the oddest of places – the library. Simmons was presented with an oversized check worth $7,054 by head coach Justin Coenenberg, members of Manteca High's administrative staff and the captains of the varsity girls soccer team on Thursday in the Manteca High library. When asked if she'd ever seen a check that big, the 9-year-old fourth grader ...

May 27, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


HONORING THE FALLEN

By DENNIS WYATT

May 27, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Valedictorian’s goal : Better prostheses for veterans

By ROSE ALBANO RISSO

May 27, 2013 | Ryan Balbeuna | NEWS


Ceremony today honors Manteca’s fallen soldiers

Allen Clark - a soldier who lost both legs in Vietnam and who went on to serve as director the National Cemetery System for the veterans Administration -is the keynote speaker for today's 10 a.m. Memorial Day ceremonies at East Union Cemetery.

May 27, 2013 | | NEWS


WORLD WAR II VETERANS

NEW YORK (AP) - The solemn ritual plays out dozens of times every day with a neatly folded flag, a crisp salute and one more goodbye to a fast-fading generation of soldiers, sailors and Marines.

May 26, 2013 | | NEWS


1993: EU High wins section softball title

Forty years ago, on May 21, 1973, Miles Branson, the multi-talented junior football and baseball player, was chosen as East Union High's "Athlete of the Year" at the annual Spring Sports banquet held Tuesday evening in the FESM Hall. Varsity baseball coach Butch Marliani named junior first baseman Ron Dalben as the team's best defensive player. Dalben and Branson had already been named to the all-Valley Oak League team. Outstanding players in other sports included: ...

May 26, 2013 | | NEWS


1953: Petitioners want Manteca ditches piped

10 years ago

May 26, 2013 | | NEWS


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