SENIOR BREAKFAST

Manteca Councilman Vince Hernandez hosted a South of the Border breakfast for seniors Saturday at the Manteca Senior Center.

Master gardener, produce at Farmer’s Market Tuesday

You can find a master gardener and get information on the free recycling of electronics at Tuesday'sManteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's downtown certified farmers market at Library Park as well as fresh produce, things to eat and other stuff.

1929: City celebrates new street light system

40% of traffic fatalities in Manteca from DUI accidents

Two out of five people who have died on Manteca's streets in traffic accidents between 2005 and 2007 did so as a direct result of a motorist drinking.

Kids learn what it feels like to live like homeless

Being a part of the Kid in a Box event three years ago left a lasting impression on Lawrence Peverini.

Ripon Police worry about safety on Stanislaus River

RIPON – Taking advantage of Ripon's natural jewel has long been a tradition for a families and adolescents alike.

MOCK ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Participants in the Junior Crime Scene Investigation class investigated a mock crime scene Friday at the Boys & Girls Club.

Help sponsor a kid to go back to school with new clothes

Ray of Hope is making a change to its Back-to-School event.

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

Demonstrating flag-retirement protocol

When a flag of the United States is worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, it needs to be replaced with a new one. When that happens, the old flag is "retired."

Lathrop garbage rates may go up

LATHROP – Garbage rates are going up.

Rodeo this weekend helps with kids tutoring

Give Every Child a Chance is staging the Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Rodeo on the River fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8 from noon to 5 p.m. both days at Dell'Osso Family Farm in Lathrop just off Interstate 5.