New homes gaining strength

Manteca enjoyed its most robust month for housing starts in over a year in June as 34 new homes broke ground.

Family organizes search for son

LATHROP - Lathrop's Lum family is organizing a ground and air search party for their missing 28-year-old son Jeremy this morning

Clash for clunkers program godsend for some

For over 10 years, Miguel Ramirez has relied on his 1983 Toyota sedan to get to and from work.

WEEKLY FUN PROGRAM

Southside Christian Church at 314 Locust Avenue is continuing its weekly Friday Unity Night in the neighborhood Fridays starting at 6 p.m. offering food, games, activities, and educational programs aimed at youth in a bid to counter gang influences.

77TH FESM CELEBRATION

Have coffee & chat with police chief this morning

You can chat openly with Manteca's police chief this morning at Johnny's Restaurant in the 600 block of East Yosemite Avenue.

Ex-Mantecan, now security expert, speaking at internet marketing event

STOCKTON - While growing up in Manteca, Skip Stellhorn loved playing with computers.

Manteca Idol auditions set Saturday for sixth season

It's been five strong years since Manteca Idol first got off the ground as a unique way to both showcase local talent and raise money for the Boys and Girls Club.

Ripon inks exclusive deal for Mistlin vendor

RIPON – The contract that the City of Ripon inked with a vendor to provide concession services at the Mistlin Sports Park could end up helping the cash-strapped city.

Junior high students learn about police work

The din of a junior police academy classroom session was shattered with a jarring door pounding followed by a deafening shout, "This is the Manteca Police SWAT Team – we have a search warrant," then a brief silence and an earth-shaking boom.

Passersby see smoke coming from Passersby see smoke coming from home

A Manteca woman who had just left a bank, a local alarm company installer and a Manteca firefighter all happened on a black plume of smoke coming from a home at 575 North Poplar at about the same time late Thursday morning.

McMansions below McWholesale

The lucky number if you are selling a house in Manteca today is 3-2 as in three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

State dragging feet on crucial water transfer to help keep crops alive

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority that serves 2.1 million acres is in a world of hurt due to lack of water.

Free tech instruction on bus at Best Buy

A Technology Outreach Program (TOP) is being offered July 13 through July 29 at no cost to children, senior citizens and adults courtesy of Give Every Child A Chance and Best Buy.

Lathrop soldier in Iraq bullish on BBQ cookout

LATHROP – What does an American soldier serving in Iraq have to do with the International Amateur BBQ Cookout Competition and Festival this Saturday in Lathrop?

WOODWARD & WATER

"Little drops of water

Chamber seeks help to clean 2,500 flags

The Manteca Chamber of Commerce along with a small army of volunteers have helped line Manteca's streets with 2,500 flags at least 10 times a year since 2002 to mark major holidays.

Water supplies tighten

There is less water than previously thought available from New Melones for South County farmers and municipal users in Manteca, Lathrop, and Tracy.

THE HAM MAN

There are four seasons of the year – winter, spring, summer and fall.

Ripon hosts 300 Police Explorer cadets

Some 300 Police Explorers from throughout the state converged on Ripon High to test their proficiencies in day-to-day police tactics and procedures in the fourth year of the Central Valley Explorer Competition.

Panera Bread seeks OK from Manteca planners

Panera Bread is before the Manteca Planning Commission Tuesday seeking approval of a 4,200-square-foot restaurant on East Yosemite Avenue.

Walkup focusing on movie on mime

Jon Walkup is at it again.

ON TAP OR IN BOTTLE?

What's safer to drink: Manteca tap water or bottled water?

Tap water: A twist of chlorine

Can you really taste the difference between bottled water and tap water?

Some of the cleanest water on the planet

Some of that water flowing from your faucet in Manteca between April and October likely first reached earth as a snowflake in the rugged Sierra terrain north of Yosemite Park.

Troop packing event collects items and hand-written letters

Teri Palmer has put together enough care packages to know that the best gift an American soldier can receive isn't soap, soup or a magazine, but a hand-written note.

SLICE OF SUMMER FUN

Juan Cuenca shared his secret on eating watermelon.

Manteca water use drops 20.4%

Brown lawns are starting to pay off for Manteca when it comes to conserving water.

DeBrum officially in mayor’s race

Steve DeBrum has filed campaign paperwork making him an official candidate for mayor of Manteca.

Disabled activist helps with ADA needs

Jonathan Costa knew that he didn't want to see Frank's Antennas get slapped with an Americans with Disabilities non-compliance lawsuit.