Alison Council’s spirit will live on in Ripon

RIPON - The spirit of Alison Council was there - in Ripon High's Stouffer Field football stadium Monday night - there for a hastily orchestrated candlelight tribute in her honor.

Manteca man draws 8 years on sexual abuse on child

Christopher Blane Miller, 43, was sentenced to eight years in state prison on sexual abuse to two children under 14. He was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, Manteca Police said.

Chance to sponsor a Sober Grad senior

The Manteca High School Sober Grad committee has announced the Class of 2009 will have their grad night celebration at the Strike Zone Family Center after the graduation ceremonies on Thursday night.

SSJID could save Manteca $330K yearly

You think your personal PG&E bill is staggering consider what you pay as a Manteca taxpayer and ratepayer.

Manteca adds Poolates, scuba camp, lap swim in addition to swim lessons

Want a workout without working up a sweat?

Wind power

Browne flap nearing end in Lathrop

LATHROP – The final step in the long-running wrongful termination charges filed by former senior building official Matt Browne against the City of Lathrop appears to be approaching the finish line.

Ripon man’s generosity spurs savings

RIPON – Mike Restuccia didn't know that the financial markets would be on the verge of collapse when he first came up with the idea to give 8th grade students at Ripon Elementary $20 in a savings account as a way to teach them about saving money.

Trio tops East Union High Class of 2009

Lauren Mitchell, Robyn Raker and Jessica Golden could be considered this year's best and brightest students at East Union High.

Manteca makes major expansion of park system on Houx’s watch

The kids' squealing was sweet music to Steve Houx's years.

God moves Waterford to open heart to wounded war vets

"When God puts something heavy in your heart you get things done," Manteca Ford dealership owner Phil Waterford told a group of his employees as he stood in front of his business giving away a 2010 Ford Fusion and $3,000 in cash.

Farmers market returns downtown on Tuesday

The Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's weekly downtown certified farmers market returns this Tuesday, June 2, at Library Park.

Looking for a job is hard, hiring is not much easier

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in San Joaquin County jumped from 10.2% to 16.4% within the last year. And while finding a job during lean times can seem difficult, if not impossible, the process of hiring is not much easier.

DeMolay hosts omelet breakfast this Sunday

Manteca DeMolay is hosting an omelet, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Temple, 212 N. Powers Ave. in Manteca.

Caswell State Park: Closing soon?

RIPON – Splashing on the bank of Caswell Memorial State Park was a perfect way for Steve Barrera and his two children to beat the heat on Thursday afternoon.

Marathon power fight going into second day

STOCKTON – The arguments were the same.

Denman celebrates 100th birthday today

Milestone birthdays beg for more than one bash.

GIVING TREE

For the sixth year in a row, all residents at Manteca Care and Rehabilitation Center are receiving gifts from Santa this Christmas.

Retired school teacher is the Piano Man

David Strait is not only an accomplished educator but a man with a passion to serve the senior citizen community at Manteca's retirement communities by sitting at a keyboard during the dinner hour and playing.

Friends of the Library reception honors volunteers

The Tracy Friends of the Library played host to a reception celebrating the efforts of Friends of the Library groups throughout San Joaquin County. Representatives from the various Friends group took that opportunity to meet and share information about what they are doing in their local communities.

60 mph winds, heavy rain

The biggest wallop of the strongest storm since October 2008 is expected to slam the Northern San Joaquin Valley today just before noon.

Major storm rolling in

Sometime Wednesday night the Northern San Joaquin Valley will be battered by a major storm that by the time it ends Friday may drop as much as 3 inches of rain and deliver wind gusts greater than 60 mph.

8,000 plus enjoy Manteca Chamber’s holiday parade

More than 8,000 people lined Yosemite Avenue Saturday to enjoy the Manteca Chamber of Commerce's Christmas gift to the community - the 42nd annual Twilight Holiday Parade.

LAFCo bureaucrat sides with PG&E

James Glaser - the executive director of the San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission - is siding with PG&E against South San Joaquin Irrigation District's bid to reduce retail electric rates 15 percent across the board in Manteca, Ripon, and Escalon.

Leaf collection helps reduce local flooding

The return of rain and falling leaves can create local flooding problems in neighborhoods.

Winter Wonderland high tea at The Commons

High Tea time at The Commons at Union Ranch in Manteca is always a special occasion. But it's even more so during the Christmas season when it's held with Winter Wonderland magic for backdrop.

You could check out books & enjoy ice cream treats

Public libraries with treats such as coffee on the side aren't a modern creation.

The 21-gun tribute to Red Nutt

The passing of Ripon's former mayor and police chief Red Nutt meant many things to many people who saw his life's accomplishments as a gift to the community.

Bicyclist struck by truck

The 41-year-old Manteca man who was struck by a truck on Yosemite Avenue at Airport Way Thursday evening received moderate injuries and was transported to San Joaquin County Hospital, according to Manteca Police Sgt. Rob Armosino.

Jetton: Bearded & Blessed

There's a sleigh parked out in front of Ben Jetton's house.