NUMMI closure expected to hit Manteca hard in 2010

The impact of the March 2010 closing of the Fremont NUMMI plant will send shockwaves through the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

East Union grad on center stage at Delta

It's a Delta College Theatre production – "A Piece of My Heart" – starring East Union High grad Amanda Lewis.

Brieanne Jansen bows out of Junior Idol

She burst onto the scene last year as an 11-year-old with a voice that captivated not only the audience but the singers she was competing against that had years of experience under their belts.

ASTRO WIZARD

ODDS & ENDS

State sued over raid of $2.05B in RDA funds

Manteca leaders are backing an effort to sue the state over a $2.05 billion raid on local redevelopment agency money that the California Legislature seized to balance the state budget.

Muralist has one-man exhibit at Manteca council chambers

Since his painting, "The Harvest Continues," won first place in the 2007 Mural Society of California Mural Symposium held in Manteca, Jessie Marinas' gigantic masterpiece has won seven prestigious prizes throughout the United States.

TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS

A couple weeks ago we cancelled our two Sunday services at Crossroads and engaged everyone (young and old) in one of 22 community projects in the area. that was dubbed "Takin'' It To The Streets."

Forecast: Retail sales off by $100M

Manteca retail sales are expected to fall by almost $100 million when the current municipal fiscal year ends June 30, 2010.

Police bust makeshift homeless encampments

It's not a crime being homeless

Manteca won’t drop below 55 police officers

Police Chief Dave Bricker has secured assurance from City Manager Steve Pinkerton that Manteca's Police staffing will not drop below 55 sworn officers.

Maestro Peter Jaffe at Delicato Vineyards

The Maestro is back for another evening of music at the Delicato Family Vineyards.

Off-duty Manteca cop finds robbery suspect

An off-duty Manteca police officer returning from Stockton on Highway 99 at French Camp Road recognized a 1982 Chevy Caprice as it cut him off as the suspect vehicle in a Saturday afternoon armed robbery in Manteca.

Manteca High homecoming this Friday

Homecoming is this week at Manteca High.

THREE ALARM BREAKFAST

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.

SAVING LIVES

Dallas Waters of Ripon wanted an Eagle Scout project that could possibly save a life.

Doctors Hospital plans cancer symposium

Donna Hartley is coming to Manteca to inspire positive thinking as a way to fight illness.

Ash Wednesday services today in Manteca and Ripon churches

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. In Catholic churches, it's the day the faithful receive the sigh of the cross on their foreheads in ashes.

Miss Manteca Carolina Gutierrez reflects back on her year of service

This year marks the 46th annual crowning of Miss Manteca.

Manteca in hunt for jobs

Manteca is in the hunt for the next Amazon.

Gangs target of new Lathrop police unit

LATHROP – Gangs in Lathrop had better run and hide.

Tree crashes on 3 cars in downtown

The largest storm to hit Manteca in nearly 18 months proved costly for three car owners.

LAUGHING MATTERS

MODESTO – It takes a certain personality to convince an entire theater full of people to shout out the most infamous four-letter word in unison.

Not guilty verdict in mock murder trial

Mayra Posada and Marco Jaimes believe in the power of persuasion.

Manteca shifts park costs to homeowners

Landscape maintenance districts are passé.

Ripon Chamber steps up its lobbying game

It was seen as a very productive session of the new Government Relations Committee of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce that brought together representatives of the city, county, state and congress Friday noon in a meeting room of Bethany Home.

Water table expected to plummet

A hidden reservoir helps keep dishes clean, yards green, and flush toilets in Manteca, Ripon, and Lathrop.

Santa getting new digs for downtown

Christmas is an already an afterthought to most people.