Rains turn Milestone into a temporary water feature

LATHROP – Lathrop residents living around Milestone Manor Park woke up on Tuesday to a picturesque water feature after the night's driving rain accompanied by wind gusts of up to 45 mph.

El Rey: Manteca’s grand dame in 1937

It was the grand dame of Manteca.

Boys & Girls Club member profile

Name: Sarah Reynolds, age 12

Water features keep bubbling up

There were no high-profile water features in Manteca seven years ago.

Ripon team may head for Haiti to provide care for victims

RIPON - Dr. Kent Hufford of Ripon has put a medical team together scheduled to fly to earthquake ravaged Haiti Wednesday night – a trip that now may or may not happen.

Tow surcharge helps reduce injury collisions on city streets

If a Manteca Police officer orders your vehicle towed you'll going to pay a lot more in the coming weeks to get your car back.

Two more park playgrounds upgraded

Manteca's multiple year campaign to upgrade neighborhood park playgrounds is two steps closer to completion.

Back home from living in expensive paradise

Albert Carrasco had a lot to look forward to after packing up all of his worldly belongings and sending them to Hawaii – the tropical paradise that he would soon call home and the place he would welcome the newest extension to his growing family.

New Lathrop police chief announcement expected today

LATHROP - There will be no Lathrop City Council meeting tonight.

Library hosts estate planning

Three free educational seminars concerning estate and long-term care planning, probate, and living trusts will be presented during January by attorney Gina B. Leguira at the Manteca Branch Library.

Free food distribution set for Thursday

Low-income residents of San Joaquin County will be able to obtain free government surplus food on Thursday, January 21, at locations throughout San Joaquin County. Distribution will continue until supplies are exhausted.

Rain drops will keep falling on Manteca thru Thursday

Get ready for four more days of wind and rain.

Donkey found with halter growing into neck

With a halter growing into its neck, a two-year-old donkey was found wandering on Highway near Escalon along Sutliss Road. It was fortunate to be rescued and given medical treatment.

Almond Blossom Fashion Show set for Feb. 11

RIPON – It's only a matter of time before the Almond Queen hopefuls get to show their stuff on the runway.

BOYS & GIRLS CRAB FEED

20% water cut for Manteca, Lathrop

South San Joaquin Irrigation District water deliveries to Manteca, Lathrop and Tracy may be reduced up to 20 percent in the coming months if current expectations for a severe third year of drought hold.

FRANCESCA ARNAUDO

Francesca Arnaudo can work a room.

Daughter’s injury inspires chef Midgley

Michael Midgley will make good on a promise this weekend.

MHS soccer coach gets kudos from board

Coaching is not just about winning and losing. So says Manteca High School Principal Frank Gonzales.

Police contend baby’s death was murder

A 19-month-old baby is dead and Manteca Police investigators believe that the mother's 21-year-old boyfriend is to blame.

Ripon planning to accept credit cards for utilities

The City of Ripon will look locally before deciding on a vendor to setup credit card payments for handling utilities payments.

Fans sing praises of American Idol

Brandy Perkins settled into her seat at the AMC Showplace cinema and picked a single piece of popcorn out of the American Idol-branded container sitting in her lap.

Little kitchen, big winner

Staggered by another challenge, chef Michael Midgley sunk to his knees during the final round of Sunday's episode of Cutthroat Kitchen.

THE JOURNEY STARTS

The high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

Catholic Diocese filing bankruptcy due to legal cost of abuse cases

Calling it "a painful but necessary decision," Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of the Diocese of Stockton announced that attorneys for the diocese will be filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Mobile home fire’s elderly victim dies

One death resulted from Friday's mobile home fire in East Manteca.

Play picking up at Manteca Golf Course

Manteca's golf course is bucking a regional trend of declining rounds played.

‘Hustle’ top Golden Globes winner

BEVERLY HILLS (AP) - Amy Poehler made out with Bono, Tina Fey mocked George Clooney's taste in women and Matt Damon emerged, bizarrely, as the night's recurring gag.

Civil rights activist delivering keynote at ML King event

MODESTO - Diane Nash, a leader and strategist in the 1960s civil rights movement, will be the keynote speaker addressing "The Dreams of the '60s: A Legacy for Today" at the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Main Auditorium of Modesto Junior College's Performing Arts Center, 435 College Avenue, Modesto.

It’s dire & dry forecast for SSJID board

The skies are bright and clear but the future outlook for water isn't.