Got it in you to make best scarecrow in Manteca?

Think you've got the right stuff to make the best scarecrow in Manteca?

Poker run benefits children’s home

It was an excited "Hi-5" for a wide-eyed Stockton police officer who won the Doctors Hospital charity poker run Saturday morning – a $200 surprise.

Extra hot time helps 2nd Harvest Food Bank

If you think Saturday's 104 degrees was hot, think again.

CORRECTION

LATHROP HARVEST FESTIVAL

1939: Manteca High one of the state’s lowest in per pupil spending for schools

Muslims planning to build mosque

With his knees on an Islamic prayer rug facing Mecca, Imam Mohammed El Farra led several dozen Muslims through their Friday prayers on the first day of Ramadan – the ninth month of the Islamic calendar where fasting is the norm to teach modesty and sacrifice.

Bartending is a true labor of love

It might seem like a glamorous job to those who walk through the front door and grab a seat at the booth.

MPD officer places 1st in motorcycle event

The Manteca Police motorcycle unit of five officers did well in Saturday's competition hosted by the Rancho Cordova Police Department – definitely making a name for themselves among their peers.

How much would you pay for a firefighters double date?

Two "cover models" - Manteca Fire Captain David Marques and Manteca Firefighter John Viss - have agreed to volunteer to help the Manteca Boys & Girls Club raise funds to keep the doors open during the current tough economic times to serve 1,500 kids.

MOTORCYCLE PRIZE FOR AGAPE GOLF

The fifth annual Fairways Fore Foster Kids" golf tournament will take place on on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Manteca Golf Course. The tournament proceeds will go toward the support of Agape Villages Foster Family Agency.

ODDS & ENDDS

Brieanne continues to hit high notes

It shouldn't have surprised anyone when Brieanne Jansen rocked the stage Wednesday night for the third week of Manteca Idol's opening rounds at Chez Shari.

Making city permit applications a breeze

It's something of a new concept at city hall: Work with your customers to make their lives easier and more productive.

ODDS & ENDS

Speeding in Manteca

The freeway that runs east-west in Manteca isn't the 120 Bypass - at least that's what some folks contend.

BALLOON FEST DEFLATED

Ripon's hot air balloon and kite festival known as "Color the Skies" may be over.

Manteca OKs car wash on Airport Way

Manteca may soon have an 11th car wash.

Burglaries down, auto thefts on rise in Lathrop

On paper, you were more likely to have your car stolen in Lathrop through the first 11 months of 2014 but less likely to be the victim of a burglary.

Friday deadline for Going Digital contracts

Parents and guardians of Manteca Unified School District students have until Friday to submit signed copies of the Student Computer Equipment Agreement for the Going Digital program.

Quilt raffle will help aid family of injured soldier

Two Manteca quilters are piecing together a patriotic-themed quilt to help the Manteca soldier who was seriously injured in a drunken driving crash on Jan. 1.

JANUARY IS TOO DRY

The next six weeks will determine the severity of California's fourth year of drought.

Gas hits $2.23 at 3 Manteca fuel stations

Martha Landon used to dread pulling her GMC Yukon XL up to the gas pump.

Five die in crash in heavy fog

Five people from two vehicles died Tuesday in the heavy early morning fog on Van Allen Road at Highway 4 in eastern San Joaquin County, according to CHP spokesman James Smith.

Contestants sought for 2015 Manteca Youth Focus effort

Share your talents. Give back to the community. Earn money for college. Expand your leadership skills. Learn how to write a résumé. Gain confidence in public speaking. Make new friends. Wear a cool crown.

Police chief talks Thursday before Patriots

The Manteca Patriots will be holding their first meeting of 2015 on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Angelano's Restaurant.

Discount for downtown merchants

Over 400 Vendors from all over California and beyond will take part in one of Manteca's largest events, the Crossroads Street Faire.

Police clear out 5 encampments

Manteca cleared out five illegal homeless encampments on Saturday including one that at one point had more than 20 squatters on Caltrans property.

FIGHTING BACK

Iraq combat veteran Nick Cargill was out of bed Sunday.

Sen. Galgiani proposes ADA reform

The wave of Americans with Disability Act lawsuits that plagued Manteca and Ripon businesses over the course of the last year could be stalled if a bill introduced by State Senator Cathleen Galgiani takes effect.