Tumbleweeds rolling through Manteca again

You could see them rolling down Atherton Drive.

Hoyt’s singing in Manteca Idol is stylish

Singing has always come naturally for 24-year-old Shellie Hoyt.

St. Anthony’s School kicks off turkey sale fundraiser

Here is an opportunity to order turkeys for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and help not just one but two philanthropic causes at the same time.

Joseph Ratto receives American FFA degree

Manteca student Joseph Giobatta Ratto received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 24.

ODDS & ENDS

Waters answers the call

It was an unexpected call for service.

Walkup Films grinds out ‘B’ movie trailer

Jon Walkup sees just about everything through the perspective of his viewfinder.

Skateboard contest in Lathrop Nov. 7

LATHROP – Local skateboarders aren't going to have to venture very far to enjoy a little competition.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph slam South County

Traffic along the western portion of the Highway 120 Bypass looked surreal all day Tuesday as strong gusty winds kicked up tons of dust from nearby arid fields, enshrouding vehicles that looked like ghostly moving figures.

Collins finds pumpkin in Bulletin contest at Yosemite & Main

Curt Collins has a confession to make to his wife.

Senior center hosts veterans appreciation

Members of the Manteca Senior Center Advisory committee are set to pay tribute to veterans from the community at a special gathering of former service men and women at the Manteca Senior Center Thursday at 4 p.m.

ODD & ENDS

Boys & Girls facing more cut backs

The weak economy is both a blessing and a curse for the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca/Lathrop.

Good time to fall in love with foothills

SONORA – New England does not have the monopoly when it comes to dramatic and colorful fall foliage at this time of the year.

CHP handing out info packets to truckers using Spreckels Park

The California Highway Patrol commercial officers say they are not handing out tickets to truckers off route with illegally long trailers – only giving drivers prepared educational packets to get the word out.

Scattered Comics drawn to Manteca

Some of the artists from Scattered Comics are back.

St. Vincent de Paul’s annual fundraiser set for Sunday

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Manteca gave away more than 300 food boxes for needy families at Thanksgiving. They expect to distribute just as many again this Christmas.

Chief chips in to help HOPE with cabinets

Hope Ministries on South Union Road will be getting a renovation to its kitchen soon due to a $5,000 donation from the Manteca Police Chief's Association.

Parks picked to rep city at crucial LAFCo meeting

The City of Ripon should have a say in the all-important San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission meeting next week regarding the South San Joaquin Irrigation District as a possible electric service provider.

Doctors Hospital to hold troop packing event Friday

Doctors Hospital is hosting a troop packing event in its conference room Friday at 3 p.m. in an effort to reach as many military men and women as possible over the holidays.

Homeless in Manteca

Starting today, two changes to the Manteca Municipal Code will go into effect: One that makes homeless encampments of any kind illegal within Manteca's city limits; and another that will give Manteca's city attorney the power to prosecute those cited for public urination or defecation.

RESCUE MISSION

A group of local faith-based organizations and homeless advocates have taken the first step towards crafting a resolution to what has become a growing community issue.

RAY OF HOPE

In drought-stricken California, nobody is crying the blues because it's raining. The prevailing wet weather, however, is not enough cause for celebration – not for farmers, not for residents whose lawns have have turned brown due to watering restrictions – and everybody else, for that matter, since drought is leaving no one unaffected.

DeBrum takes oath as Mayor

The clock on what to do with the remaining two years on Steve DeBrum's vacant city council seat has officially begun.

What can Matt Browne do for you?

LATHROP – There was a time when Lathrop's chief building inspector had to fight simply for the opportunity to come to work.

EU JROTC helps send 100-plus Cheer Boxes for troops overseas

Hundreds of American soldiers serving in far-flung and troubled corners of the world will have a taste of Christmas back home, thanks to the efforts of many students and other individuals from all over San Joaquin County.

HE CAN HELP

Matt Soeth, 36, has been recognized with a national award for the work he has done in combating online bullying by other students.