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McNerney delivers $476K to GECAC tutoring effort

There's no guarantee that the annual lobbying trip that San Joaquin County elected officials and non-profit representatives take to Washington, D.C,. is going yield anything of major substance by the time the lobbying trip ends. But Monday afternoon, Congressman Jerry McNerney – who represents California's 11th Congressional District – was happy to welcome dozens of local dignitaries to Sequoia Elementary School where he unveiled a $476,000 check that will help provide a much needed influx ...

June 02, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Major crime drops 11.4% in Manteca

The 11 categories of crime that the FBI rates the general overall safety of a community dropped 11.4 percent in the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2008. It is part of a continuing trend for over a year that has seen most crimes drop in Manteca. The felonies that are also known as Part 1 crimes have dropped from 2008 to 2009 on a January through April comparison ...

June 02, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Alison Council’s spirit will live on in Ripon

RIPON - The spirit of Alison Council was there - in Ripon High's Stouffer Field football stadium Monday night - there for a hastily orchestrated candlelight tribute in her honor. Her spirit was there in the hearts of the some 500 friends -- adults and students alike - who filled one set of bleachers with candles in hand. So many of those 500 promise to be at graduation Wednesday night and fresh in their hearts ...

June 02, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Manteca man draws 8 years on sexual abuse on child

Christopher Blane Miller, 43, was sentenced to eight years in state prison on sexual abuse to two children under 14. He was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, Manteca Police said.

June 02, 2009 | | NEWS


Chance to sponsor a Sober Grad senior

The Manteca High School Sober Grad committee has announced the Class of 2009 will have their grad night celebration at the Strike Zone Family Center after the graduation ceremonies on Thursday night.

June 02, 2009 | | NEWS


SSJID could save Manteca $330K yearly

You think your personal PG&E bill is staggering consider what you pay as a Manteca taxpayer and ratepayer.

June 01, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Manteca adds Poolates, scuba camp, lap swim in addition to swim lessons

Want a workout without working up a sweat? Manteca Parks and Recreation may have the answer for you. As part of its upgraded summer recreation offerings for adults and youth, the city is offering poolates for both men and women this summer. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting June 8 and running through Aug. 7 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Lincoln Park Pool on Powers Avenue. The cost is $5 per day. ...

June 01, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Wind power

Manteca Cub Scout Pack 423 annual Regatta Crossover Swim Party at Lincoln Pool took plaec on Sunday.

June 01, 2009 | Hime Romero | NEWS


Browne flap nearing end in Lathrop

LATHROP – The final step in the long-running wrongful termination charges filed by former senior building official Matt Browne against the City of Lathrop appears to be approaching the finish line.

June 01, 2009 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Ripon man’s generosity spurs savings

RIPON – Mike Restuccia didn't know that the financial markets would be on the verge of collapse when he first came up with the idea to give 8th grade students at Ripon Elementary $20 in a savings account as a way to teach them about saving money.

June 01, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Trio tops East Union High Class of 2009

Lauren Mitchell, Robyn Raker and Jessica Golden could be considered this year's best and brightest students at East Union High.

June 01, 2009 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


Manteca makes major expansion of park system on Houx’s watch

The kids' squealing was sweet music to Steve Houx's years. It was late Friday morning and dozens of preschool kids were swarming over the playground equipment at Woodward Park. Houx couldn't help but smile. Houx – more than anyone else – realizes the value of the 52 acres around him. "I don't think you'll find another park this size in San Joaquin County except for Micke Grove's Park," Houx said. Houx this month ended a ...

May 31, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


God moves Waterford to open heart to wounded war vets

"When God puts something heavy in your heart you get things done," Manteca Ford dealership owner Phil Waterford told a group of his employees as he stood in front of his business giving away a 2010 Ford Fusion and $3,000 in cash.

May 31, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Farmers market returns downtown on Tuesday

The Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's weekly downtown certified farmers market returns this Tuesday, June 2, at Library Park.

May 31, 2009 | | NEWS


Looking for a job is hard, hiring is not much easier

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in San Joaquin County jumped from 10.2% to 16.4% within the last year. And while finding a job during lean times can seem difficult, if not impossible, the process of hiring is not much easier.

May 30, 2009 | By MONICA CANE Faith columnist | NEWS


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VFW post stepping up visibility

Carlon Perry leans forward onto his forearms, peering over the top of reading glasses.

May 17, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


BRIDGE OVER McKINLEY

LATHROP - Pat Mitchell, watched intently as the first two 11 ton bridge sections were lowered into place Thursday morning to connect the production lines of California Natural Products with his six story Power Automation Systems (PAS) storage facility on the east side of McKinley Avenue.

May 17, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Super flush: One treatment plant for Ripon, Lathrop & Manteca sewer?

Manteca, Ripon and Lathrop could become more than just neighboring communities at least when it comes to wastewater.

May 17, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Joyce Gatto: Lathrop’s artistic living treasure

LATHROP – Joyce Gatto has many fond memories of Vera Walquist for a number of reasons.

May 17, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

Nikki Freitas pinned down quivering lips as she surveyed the newest panel in the Welcome Home Heroes series.

May 16, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Lathrop may sell water allotment to Tracy for $5M

LATHROP - It's been a few years since the City of Lathrop financed its way into an additional allotment from the South San Joaquin Irrigation District's surface water treatment plant.

May 16, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Kids sleeping in boxes for homeless awareness

A handful of kids are going to get a chance to think out of the box when it comes to perceptions about the homeless.

May 16, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


High Stanislaus River flows

Federal authorities are intentionally flooding low land along the Stanislaus River in a test to see whether it will help increase the chances of salmon fingerlings making it to the Delta.

May 15, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Job pays $178.08 an hour

Your federal tax dollars funneled through the City of Manteca are paying Charlie Halyer $178.08 an hour and his fellow worker $144.88 an hour. The two are resident engineers. But they aren't being paid that rate to make sure a freeway bridge is built safely. Instead the Caltrop employees are being paid to make sure trees and shrubs planted along the 120 Bypass corridor and part of Highway 99 get enough water. "It's ridiculous," said ...

May 14, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


A SCHOOL TO BET ON

Efren Juarez had a good thing going with his business that hosted poster tournaments for non-profit organizations.

May 14, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


SSJID sitting on $44.1M worth of unrestricted investments, cash

South San Joaquin Irrigation District had $44.1 million in unrestricted cash and investments at the end of 2012.

May 14, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Lathrop Police conducting bicycle rodeo on Saturday

LATHROP – Bicycle safety is no laughing matter.

May 14, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


CREDITING OTHERS

By DENNIS WYATT

May 13, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


SJ Valley air is cleaner but . . .

By DENNIS WYATT

May 13, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Was Fourth Amendment compromised in Boston?

By JASON CAMPBELL

May 13, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


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