Move afoot to stop future state raids on local money

California voters in November 2010 may be asked to vote for a ballot measure that significantly curtails the state's ability to borrow or simply take money from cities and counties in order to cover state budget deficits.

Replacing Ripon bus pass will now cost $1

RIPON - The number of Ripon Unified students losing their bus passes – 24 in just two weeks – has raised concerns among the school district administration. Passes had been initiated in mid-October because of the troubled economy's affect on the schools' budget.

Patriotic songs set the standard during Manteca Idol

Sometimes there's a place for glitz, glamour, and glitter. But on Wednesday night the eight talented performers vying for one of two available titles – Manteca Idol and Manteca Junior Idol – left the caboodle full of fun colors at home. After all, this was one of the most serious nights of the entire competition, and it had very little to do with the decision of the judges. With former Manteca Idol winner Cheyenne Milligan ...

Board recognizing students earning prefect STAR scores

Trustees of the Manteca Unified School District on Tuesday will recognize students who achieved perfect 600 scores in the California Standards Test.

Breast health care at Doctors Hospital results in ‘excellent’ accreditation status

A "Center of Excellence" status has been awarded to Doctors Hospital of Manteca for its level of breast care given to its patients.

Rehearsals this Sunday for ‘The Messiah’

RIPON - The Ripon Oratorio Society will be celebrating the Christmas season with the 64th presentation of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 4th & Orange Streets in Ripon.

Second car wash theft suspect identified at high school

The second teen-age suspect in Thursday's theft of a tip box at the Kiwki-Kleen Car Wash and convenience store in the 700 block of East Yosemite Avenue was located at his high school Friday morning.

Ripon schools told of need to upgrade computer network

RIPON - The 10 to 12-year-old network that connects all of Ripon Unified School District's computer operations was described as being obsolete this week by Jerry Springer, director of Internet Technology for the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

Raymus Foundation seeks grant applications

The Antone E. and Maire F. Raymus Foundation has applications available for local organizations seeking financial grants.

Odds and Ends

Coffee with chief today Manteca Police Chief Dave Bricker's monthly "Coffee with the Chief" takes place today from 8 to 10 a.m. at Denny's on South Main Street. The chief will listen to concerns and answer questions about the department, crime, and law enforcement in general. Community choir rehearsals start The Manteca Community Choir will rehearse for this year's Christmas cantata every Sunday evening in November at 7 p.m. at the Manteca Presbyterian ...

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13% of Ripon juniors have used inhalants

RIPON - Ripon Unified students scored better than the county and the state in many categories that measured seventh, ninth, and eleventh graders in the California Healthy Kids Survey used to monitor student substance use, violence, school safety, student nutrition and exercise.

48 Manteca Unified pupils ace STAR test

Jason Messer, superintendent of the Manteca Unified School District, could remember years ago when just one student achieved a perfect 600 score in the California Standards Test.

Turkeys R Us short 267 turkeys at Thanksgiving

Two service clubs donated $1,100 to push Turkeys R Us closer to the goal of making sure 1,300 struggling families in Manteca, Ripon, and Lathrop have turkeys this Thanksgiving.

51 years of Italian pride & heritage

When Ida Queirolo said, "We are a happy group; we are family," she is not talking about her familial clan.

Valley CAPS plants community garden

Give a man a tomato and he can spruce up a salad.

Manteca Police plan checkpoint for DUI on Friday

Drivers beware – police are out to snare drunk drivers Friday night at a DUI checkpoint.

Greg Leland being inducted into Manteca Hall of Fame

Greg Leland - whose dedication to young people has spanned 27 years - is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame.

100th birthday celebration for longtime Manteca resident

Nearly life-long Manteca resident Gilbert Simoni is celebrating his 100th birthday today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Commons at Union Ranch.

Daughter: ‘She was still my father on the inside’

Editor's note: First of two parts. In Friday's Bulletin the transgender spouse and non-transgender spouse share their thoughts.