Foreclosure help coming Feb. 27

LATHROP – A representative of Freddie Mac will be at the University of Phoenix in Lathrop Friday, Feb. 27, to give financially distressed South County homeowners advice on how to avoid foreclosure.

Foreclosure silver lining: Mantecans can now afford to buy a home

Tony and Crystal Davenport once thought homeownership was something that might occur after 10 years or so of marriage – if that.

Arts recognition awards & exhibit set for Sunday

The public is invited to attend the 24th Annual Arts Recognition ceremony scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane in Manteca.

Ripon goes nuts over Almond Blossom fashion show

RIPON – It didn't matter whether Zach Pratt was on a runway in Paris or making a trip down the walkway inside of Ripon High's multipurpose room.

Home deals of the century

California Classics – a well-kept neighborhood built off East Louise Avenue east of Cottage Way – has homes now selling for a few thousand dollars over what they sold for new nearly 15 years ago.

Almond fete showcasing Soroptimists

RIPON – When Judy Tvedt learned that the Ripon Soroptimist's would be honored for the upcoming Almond Blossom Festival with the theme of "Women at Work", she immediately started thinking about how much fun the float they'd enter into the parade could be.

Reading among radishes

Zulma Castellanos couldn't help but smile as she followed along with Manteca Librarian Ruthanne Bassett during Wednesday's story hour.

Ripon officer credited with saving man’s life

RIPON – Officer Scott Lindsay thought he was just going to be representing the Ripon Police Department when he attended the Regional Occupation Program appreciation dinner on Jan 27.

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47th Almond Blossom Festival takes place at Mistlin Sports Park

RIPON - The Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents the 47th Annual Blossom Festival on February 27, 28 and March 1 at the Mistlin Sports Park, 1202 E. River Road.

Give Every Child 10th bowl-a-thon

The challenge is on.

State raids on Manteca coffers hit $14.4M

Manteca since 2002 has used $13.8 million in one-time cash infusions – primarily from $12.2 million in bonus bucks – to cover gaps between expenditures from day-to-day city operations and revenue.

As gas prices drop so does Ripon fortunes

Ripon was flying high financially when gas was pushing $5 a gallon.

Future high school site ready for crop planting

Trustees of the Manteca Unified School District will consider accepting the completion of work tonight at the future high school site in south Manteca.

Ripon Police nab armed robbery suspects

RIPON – Three armed suspects were arrested early Monday morning by Ripon officers who were positioned and waiting for them if they entered the city – and enter it they did.

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.

Retired Sequoia teacher hits bricks to pitch book

A retired Manteca Unified School District teacher is learning that the life of a self-published author isn't without its drama and mystery.

Going native to save water?

Landscaping along Manteca's future sound walls as well as in common areas of neighborhoods and commercial developments could go native to conserve water.

BOWLING ‘EM OVER

Debbee Tarr knew that her crew could rise to the occasion.

Quilt show proceeds help homeless, others

They are piece makers in the aesthetic sense. But they also help those who helped bring peace to the world – America's veterans.

Lincoln park getting new picnic shelter

Lincoln Park's makeover is continuing.

Brawl mars Ripon golf benefit play

A brawl that broke out between adults at the annual Ripon High School Quarterback Club's fund-raising golf tournament at 3 p.m. Friday brought police officers to the private Spring Creek Golf and Country Club where they found two men fighting amidst a large crowd gathered near a golf cart on the course.

Voters will decide how to elect MUSD trustees

Voters in the Manteca Unified School District will have one measure on in the November ballot that others outside that geographical area will not have to worry about. They will have to decide whether the election of Board of Education trustees should be by area only or at-large.

Octogenarian couple bike path fixture

They are two conspicuous figures on the Tidewater Bike Path.

RIPON FFA TAKES TOP PARADE HONORS

The sweepstakes trophy in the 52nd annual Ripon Almond Festival Parade Saturday went to the Ripon Future Farmers of America.