Green future for street lights?

Wendy Benavides has a bright idea.

Louise-McKinley Avenue widening under way

LATHROP – Louise Avenue from McKinley to the city of Lathrop's eastern city limits at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will remain close to traffic until after the Fourth of July.

Del Webb seniors humble city officials, 8-2

The Silver Sluggers came ready to play Thursday against the City of Manteca.

SJ ag advisor Mick Canevari retires June 29

Mick Canevari's love of agriculture and commitment to helping others, instilled in childhood on the family farm established 100 years ago by Italian immigrant grandparents, provided the framework for a successful 36-year career with University of California Cooperative Extension. He retires June 29.

Manteca Peace Corps volunteer posts blog

Mitchell MacCready currently is in Ecuador serving in the Peace Corps.

Big beef over dairy cow gas

Manteca's elected leaders are having a cow over a Stockton City Council member nominated to serve on the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District.

IMPROMPTU WALK IN WATER

Ripon youth learn about law enforcement

Ripon Junior Police Academy brought elementary school students into the police department for a close-up view of what it takes to be a police officer.

Councilman & family hosting senior breakfast

Manteca City Councilman Vince Hernandez and his family are hosting a "South of the Border" breakfast for Manteca senior citizens Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center on Cherry Lane.

Farmers market on fast track for Ripon?

RIPON – Getting farm-fresh produce right in the heart of town might be a reality for Ripon residents sooner than anyone expected.

Golfers can help provide recreation scholarships for needy Manteca kids

The Friends of the Manteca Parks & Recreation Foundation and the Manteca Parks & Recreation Department are co-sponsoring a charity golf event on July 24.

Dig this: Adopt-a-Plot at EU Cemetery

Earlier this year, Friends of the East Union Cemetery was formed to help save the historic burial place from disrepair.

Club Leon owners hear the music loud & clear

Surrounding business owners don't appreciate the public intoxication, public urination, and the trash.

Manteca adds Saturday & private lessons

Manteca Parks and Recreation is offering standard week-day group swimming sessions plus Saturday lessons as well as private lessons.

Fallen pastor defied the odds twice

The Rev. James Carlton defied the odds, not just once but twice.

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.

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.