Manteca housing prices slip, sliding away to 1997 levels

Prices in Manteca's resale housing market have slipped back almost to 1997 levels.

National Night Out party at Library Park Aug. 2

Manteca's annual rally to bring citizens together to combat crime starts this year with a community block party on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Library Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GOLFING FOR KIDS

The Manteca Children's Foundation Antone Raymus Golf Tournament raised money for numerous youth causes. The tournament was held Friday at the Manteca Golf Course.

Junior Police Academy changes kids’ attitudes

Cristina Torres has noticed positive changes in her son, Alejandro.

Ripon Chamber honors volunteers, role models

RIPON - Red Nutt was his usual wry self as he took the lectern Thursday night at the 2009 Ripon Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation Dinner - this time stepping up as the incoming President of the Board of Directors.

BEATING THE HEAT

Ray of Hope seeks donation of back-to-school clothes

Wanted: Clothes for teenagers and youths – must be in good condition.

Utilities pull plug on transmission line thru South County

The plan to construction a 600-mile high-voltage power project that would have delivered renewable energy from Lassen County to Modesto, Turlock, and parts of the Bay Area is officially dead.

Manteca native in concert July 23 at St. Anthony’s

The Christian duo, Angels in Our Eyes, will be performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

Ripon retirees enjoy growing hobby

RIPON – Tending their vegetable gardens in the cool of the morning brings solace to three Ripon men who turn the soil for the fun of growing corn, tomatoes, squash, potatoes, bell peppers, cantaloupes, beans and watermelons.

The return of the Lathrop Lions Club

LATHROP – The Lathrop Lions Club is 27 members strong.

Mantecans find relaxation in Tai Chi

Anne Robinson could be deemed nothing short of a medical miracle.

Gateway to Ripon arch near completion

RIPON – The entrance to Ripon's historic downtown is now something that nobody can debate.

Farmers Market offers fun and fresh produce for entire family

Not even the stifling summer heat kept the families away from a Manteca Farmer's Market gathering that celebrated children here in the community.

Pit bull attack costs family $1,000

Tammy Carroll didn't think anything of it when she opened her back door to let her 20-pound cocker spaniel Abby outside to go to the bathroom.

Manteca’s biggest neighborhood ever

The biggest residential project ever approved for Manteca is about to get bigger.

RESPECTING THE FALLEN

Family get togethers, barbecue, or a celebration at the park like the big gathering that Manteca had over the weekend is "not the true meaning" of Memorial Day weekend, said American Legion Post 249 Commander Jim Winston to the sparse group that showed up Monday at the historic Union Cemetery on Louise Avenue and Union Road.

Walnut huller seeks SSJID water for fire protection

Walnut grower Chris Van Groningen is hoping the pressurized irrigation system installed by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District west of Ripon and south of Manteca could be tapped for fire suppression.

Lathrop honors those soldiers who have fallen

"The freedom we enjoy is not free," Lathrop Mayor Sonny Dhaliwal told the crowd gathered in front of the Veterans Memorial for Monday's Memorial Day observance.

Mattheis goes from serving as Lutheran minister to an atheist

AmyJo Mattheis isn't your run-of-the-mill atheist.