LAFCO legal study key to SSJID

The fight between South San Joaquin Irrigation District and PG&E over control of South County retail power delivery may rest on legal research being conducted by the San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission.

Turkeys R Us struggling this year with only $30 donated

It's turning into a daunting task

Lathrop adopts no parking zones

LATHROP – The section of Towne Centre Drive from the Manthey Frontage Road to Golden Valley Parkway in Lathrop has been off limits for any vehicle parking. Signs currently in place along this block behind the Target shopping center warn motorists "No Parking" is allowed at any time.

Jail & Bail raises money to help foster kids

California has reduced financial support to foster families by 10 percent due to the weak economy and the state budget deficit.

Swiss Echoes dance, concert set for Nov. 7

RIPON - The San Joaquin Valley "Swiss Echoes" will perform their Fall Concert and Dance Saturday, November 7, at the San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club hall at East Main Street and Manley Road.

1,000 AT HARVEST FESTIVAL

Modesto JC plans haunted house & Halloween carnival

MODESTO - The Associated Students of Modesto Junior College will present the fifth annual Halloween Carnival and Haunted House on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m.. on MJC's West Campus, located at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue in Modesto.

Halloween fun run benefits food bank

It is arguably the fun run with the most interesting characters racing through one of San Joaquin County's most picturesque fall settings.

Benefit Nov. 6 for Sequoia School teacher

A benefit for Connie McCormick is planned for Friday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chez Shari.

SIERRA BOOSTERS DINNER DANCE

HIS WAY RECOVERY HOUSE BENEFIT

Manteca water service may extend to SSJID headquarters

South San Joaquin Irrigation District's headquarters may soon again be inside the city limits of Manteca.

Plenty of treats ahead

Halloween fun shifts into high gear in the coming week.

Al Nunes gets nod as first inductee in Manteca LL Hall of Fame

Jim Rachels and Rob Gross know that character, loyalty, and courage matter in the world of sports.

Seniors celebrate Halloween at St. Anthony’s

Father Dante Dammay sported a blond wig.

Quilt show underway at MRPS Hall

They braved Friday's pouring rain so the show will go on this weekend.

City pump malfunction triggers street flooding

Caught in the Friday morning street flooding at Garden Gate Drive and Morgan Street, one Manteca woman called a friend to help her in his hip high boots to reach her pickup truck where waters had flooded much of her lawn and driveway.

1974: First-class mail postage jumps to 10 cents per ounce

10 years ago

SJ River may go dry by July

Barring a deluge of biblical proportions water experts are anticipating the San Joaquin River at Vernalis could essentially be dry by July.

MUSD grounds feeling pressure to conserve water

The pressure on John Lopez has never felt greater.

Auto parts store building in Lathrop

LATHROP – The last stand-alone commercial building constructed in Lathrop was built in 2006.

Community challenge today benefits 2nd Harvest Food Bank

A Body Vi Community Challenge has been organized to support the health of nutritionally challenged children and seniors today at 5 p.m. the Manteca Ford new car showroom with raffle monies going to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Gourmet sampler set for March 9

The Manteca Historical Museum family of supporters is preparing for the upcoming 22nd annual Gourmet Sampler on Sunday, March 9.

How big is flood threat?

Hundreds of direct jobs in Manteca-Lathrop as well as the avoidance of at least $17 million in annual costs for local homeowners are riding on a study delineating the 200-year floodplain.

ONE SWEET WAR

Daniel Linville was the winner of the Cupcake Wars Competition last Saturday at the Christian Worship Center in Manteca.

Geyser pops up after car strikes fire hydrant

An impromptu water geyser gushed skyward by the Black Bear Diner after a 19-year-old Manteca motorist driving southbound on Button Avenue lost control of his car and spun into a fire hydrant.

Futbol Club helps Manteca families with cancer battle

The Manteca Futbol Club scored major points with families outside of its soccer circle over the weekend.

Almond growers still hoping for more rain

Rain is usually bad news at this time of the year when the almond orchards are in bloom. Low temperatures leave pollinating bees cold which means they are not doing what they are supposed to do to maximize the crop yield come harvest time in the fall.

Manteca comic gracing Gallo stage

It's three days before Anthony Krayenhagen makes history as the first local comic to grace the stage at the Gallo Center for the Arts and he's worried about an event two weeks away.

Food trumps water fun

Woodward Reservoir will remain at its current level for the foreseeable future.