10-hour trip from smelly to fresh

Anglers know where the best water is to catch fish.

Manteca sees third straight drop in monthly unemployment

Manteca's unemployment rate improved for the third straight month in June.

She’s serving with US Army JAG Corps in Iraq

LATHROP – Lathrop City Council member Robert K. Oliver has even more reason to keep track of news from Iraq these days.

Polynesian dancers at farmers market

The Nnapa Nui Polynesian dancers are performing Tuesday at the Manteca Farmers market at Library Park this Tuesday.

1929: City targeting four Manteca streets for oiling at cost of $750

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.

City pump malfunction triggers street flooding

Caught in the Friday morning street flooding at Garden Gate Drive and Morgan Street, one Manteca woman called a friend to help her in his hip high boots to reach her pickup truck where waters had flooded much of her lawn and driveway.

1974: First-class mail postage jumps to 10 cents per ounce

10 years ago

SJ River may go dry by July

Barring a deluge of biblical proportions water experts are anticipating the San Joaquin River at Vernalis could essentially be dry by July.

MUSD grounds feeling pressure to conserve water

The pressure on John Lopez has never felt greater.

Auto parts store building in Lathrop

LATHROP – The last stand-alone commercial building constructed in Lathrop was built in 2006.

Community challenge today benefits 2nd Harvest Food Bank

A Body Vi Community Challenge has been organized to support the health of nutritionally challenged children and seniors today at 5 p.m. the Manteca Ford new car showroom with raffle monies going to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Gourmet sampler set for March 9

The Manteca Historical Museum family of supporters is preparing for the upcoming 22nd annual Gourmet Sampler on Sunday, March 9.

How big is flood threat?

Hundreds of direct jobs in Manteca-Lathrop as well as the avoidance of at least $17 million in annual costs for local homeowners are riding on a study delineating the 200-year floodplain.

ONE SWEET WAR

Daniel Linville was the winner of the Cupcake Wars Competition last Saturday at the Christian Worship Center in Manteca.

Geyser pops up after car strikes fire hydrant

An impromptu water geyser gushed skyward by the Black Bear Diner after a 19-year-old Manteca motorist driving southbound on Button Avenue lost control of his car and spun into a fire hydrant.

Futbol Club helps Manteca families with cancer battle

The Manteca Futbol Club scored major points with families outside of its soccer circle over the weekend.

Almond growers still hoping for more rain

Rain is usually bad news at this time of the year when the almond orchards are in bloom. Low temperatures leave pollinating bees cold which means they are not doing what they are supposed to do to maximize the crop yield come harvest time in the fall.

Manteca comic gracing Gallo stage

It's three days before Anthony Krayenhagen makes history as the first local comic to grace the stage at the Gallo Center for the Arts and he's worried about an event two weeks away.

Food trumps water fun

Woodward Reservoir will remain at its current level for the foreseeable future.

FUN Club seeks help in fight against gangs

Quincy McClain needs a little help.