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Firefighters slash OT by $450,000
Manteca has trimmed $450,000 in firefighter overtime without having to "brown-out" an engine company due to a manpower shortage.
A story of love, war & letters
It started out as a love story between sweethearts that transcended four major battles in World War II with the loss of hundreds of personal letters that were not delivered until war's end.
Police sergeant risks life to pull despondent man from busy 120 Bypass
It was a life and death foot pursuit Tuesday morning on the Highway 120 Bypass as Manteca Police Sergeant Julie Renfro risked her life dashing 150 yards to prevent a despondent 47-year- old man from ending his life in freeway traffic.
Waterford presents cars to two veterans
Bob Gutierrez's car is his vessel.
Work could start on Highway 99 in 2011
Congestion on Highway 99 between Arch Road and Austin Road may ease a year ahead of schedule.
Biggest start yet for farmers market
It might have only been the first Downtown Farmer's Market of the year, but the dozen farms represented enjoyed the best start that the weekly outdoor summer event has had since it was rekindled by the Manteca Convention and Visitors Bureau several years ago.
Four non-profits win lottery to sell Fourth of July fireworks in Lathrop
LATHROP – Four non-profits will get the chance to set up fireworks stands in Lathrop in order to raise money for their respective organizations.
S.J. County fire chiefs urge citizens to prepare for fire season
With rain falling through the month of May; this year's fire season is primed to be the worst in recent years. Weeds have grown to record heights and are beginning to dry rapidly. The Fire Chiefs of San Joaquin County are urging all citizens to take immediate action on any grasses or weeds that may pose a fire danger.
Catfish derby this Saturday
STOCKTON - San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation and the Delta Fly Fishers will host a Catfish Derby on Saturday, June 5, at Oak Grove Regional Park.
Mantecan wounded in Afghanistan
The stark reality of the Memorial Day observance on Monday hit home hard when it was announced at the beginning of the program at East Union Cemetery that one of Manteca's own sons serving in Afghanistan had been wounded in the chest.
Manteca says thanks to veterans
It was a rag-tag fleet of vehicles from a World War II Jeep Willy and 1965 Mustang convertible to a slew of PT Cruisers and even a Bentley that made their way down Yosemite Avenue late Monday morning.
Library Park could get new life as town square
Library Park – once the site of one of Manteca's first baseball diamonds – could be well on its way to being a true downtown square by this time next year.
Seniors invited to free luncheon on June 9
Sister Ann Venita of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is inviting all seniors to the annual celebration of the feast day of the church's patron saint.The sit-down luncheon will be held in the St. Anthony's School gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Admission is free; however, all is encouraged to bring friends along. One does not have to be a Catholic to attend. For more information, call 823-7197.
Generations pay respects at Memorial Day ceremonies
Two-year-old Alexandria Marrero was the youngest member of the audience that attended the annual Memorial Day observance at the Ripon Cemetery on Monday.
Lathrop reflects on 11 who laid down their lives
LATHROP – The combination of Pastor Mike Dillman's Vietnam War testimony and the solemn tolling of the bell during the roll call of Lathrop's fallen veterans made for a stirring and poignant Memorial Day observance on Monday.
Articles by Section - NEWS
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.
DIGGIN’ IN
After 80 years the Manteca Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6311 is coming home.
Costa’s Wild-game Feed to take place Friday, Dec. 5
The annual Costa's Wild-game Feed will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manteca Trailer and Motorhome, 204 Vasconcellos (corner E. Highway 120). A story in the Monday, Dec. 1, edition of the Bulletin inadvertently indicated that the event will be held on March 5.
Support county’s Friends of Library Saturday in Tracy
It's time to celebrate the continuing effort to support the Stockton-San Joaquin County Library and literacy year after year.
Wild times ahead at Costa's Feed
A decades-long tradition of giving at Christmas continues on December 5 at Manteca Trailer and Motorhome when the perennially popular Costa's Wild-Game Feed returns.
Appoint or elect?
The clock is running for Manteca to avoid a $234,795 stand-alone special election.
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A global movement whose mission is to demystify the seemingly secret codes of computer science is coming to Lathrop High School on December 11. The hour-long tutorials are not just for the Spartan students. The two introductory sessions are open to the public as well.
Take your seat: Uecker, Restuccia votes confirmed
The Nov. 4 general election was recently certified by the Registrar of Voters of San Joaquin County.
Grand jury: City in line with disposal of ‘surplus’
LATHROP – If you're a government agency, getting rid of stuff isn't as easy as just taking it to the dump.
Valley CAPS enjoys dinner on Ministry
About four or five times a year, Sister Ann Venita Britto and her Ministry of Caring will conduct a special Thanksgiving luncheon for those at Valley CAPS.
3 died from flu spread of 1918-19
The last time Manteca – and the rest of the United States – faced a major flu epidemic that had the potential of closing schools and quarantining victims was 96 years ago.
Sierra grad Placeres passes state bar exam
Samantha Placeres of Manteca graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in a commencement ceremony held on May 16 in Malibu.
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