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Manteca makes major expansion of park system on Houx’s watch
The kids' squealing was sweet music to Steve Houx's years. It was late Friday morning and dozens of preschool kids were swarming over the playground equipment at Woodward Park. Houx couldn't help but smile. Houx – more than anyone else – realizes the value of the 52 acres around him. "I don't think you'll find another park this size in San Joaquin County except for Micke Grove's Park," Houx said. Houx this month ended a ...
God moves Waterford to open heart to wounded war vets
"When God puts something heavy in your heart you get things done," Manteca Ford dealership owner Phil Waterford told a group of his employees as he stood in front of his business giving away a 2010 Ford Fusion and $3,000 in cash.
Farmers market returns downtown on Tuesday
The Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's weekly downtown certified farmers market returns this Tuesday, June 2, at Library Park.
Looking for a job is hard, hiring is not much easier
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in San Joaquin County jumped from 10.2% to 16.4% within the last year. And while finding a job during lean times can seem difficult, if not impossible, the process of hiring is not much easier.
DeMolay hosts omelet breakfast this Sunday
Manteca DeMolay is hosting an omelet, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Temple, 212 N. Powers Ave. in Manteca.
Caswell State Park: Closing soon?
RIPON – Splashing on the bank of Caswell Memorial State Park was a perfect way for Steve Barrera and his two children to beat the heat on Thursday afternoon.
40 years later, family reunites in Manteca
It was a truly electric and exciting moment in time. It was all about family – about searching for roots and finding an uncle – and I actually got to be part of the concluding chapter of that life-long adventure. It was an emotional rush for Manteca businessman Larry Lenschmidt and for his 45-year-old niece from Petaluma when she and her husband, Malcolm, their 4-year-old son, Alex, and her sister Janet walked through the front ...
It’s going to take $196,053 to turn green into compost
Manteca's green waste will soon go to Lathrop. And in exchange, Manteca will get 100 cubic yards of mulch free of charge for use by the city. The rest will be turned into compost for use by landscapers and farmers. The Manteca City Council is expected to approve a contract with Valley Organics when they meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Manteca Civic Center, 1001 W. Center St. Valley Organics has submitted the low ...
Firefighters come to rescue of Jr. Ambassadors
Not even a lack of firefighters slowed down a fill-the-boot charity event organized to help youth in the community.
BBQ today benefits Fun Unity Night effort
The Rev. Quincy McClain and the Southside Christian Church are again offering a summer event to reach out to help change the lives of hundreds of youth who live in what is one of Manteca's most notorious at-risk neighborhoods for gang influences – Southside.
SSJID marks 100 years of service
It was a good reason to party. The South San Joaquin Irrigation District marked its first century of service this month prompting nearly 500 people to make their way to the district headquarters in Manteca for an open house on Wednesday. They were celebrating much more than just a milestone. The SSJID's reservoirs and coffers are both full while other irrigation districts in the state struggle to weather the drought and economic firestorm. The success ...
Waterford opens heart to Vietnam vet
When Phil Waterford got home from the Memorial Day drama events that he emceed on Saturday, he couldn't sleep.
Apartment fire causes $483,000 in damages
Manteca Police officer Stephen Dowswell on routine patrol Wednesday afternoon spotted heavy smoke coming from an apartment complex in the 400 block of Acacia Avenue – made a radio call for fire department response -and rousted its residents.
Manteca adds Saturday & private lessons
It's time to get into the swim of things again. Manteca Parks and Recreation – which provided 1,800 youth swimming lessons last summer – is getting ready to offer its standard week-day group sessions plus add Saturday lessons as well as private lessons. "We already have a few people who want private lessons," noted Toni Lundgren of Manteca Parks and Rec. She said the one-on-one classes are ideal for people who have children who need ...
DeMolay hosts omelet breakfast this Sunday
Manteca DeMolay is hosting an omelet, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Temple, 212 N. Powers Ave. in Manteca.
Articles by Section - NEWS
They deal with the bad guys
Odds are you've never met Albert Garcia.
Carnival Lathrop bankrolled with $7,000 in tax dollars is now underway
LATHROP – Steven Gascon doesn't mind the fact that the City of Lathrop shelled out $4,000 to rent the space in the Target parking lot for a weekend carnival.
Manteca part of ‘Today in America’ video
"Manteca: A hidden gem to live, work and play."
Single moms do what they have to do for kids
WATERFORD – Rebekah DelSanto did what she had to do in the best interest of her daughter.
12-mile back-up on Highway 99
Highway 99 traffic was backed up for nearly nine hours Thursday from a big rig that rolled on its side blocking all northbound lanes shortly before 7 a.m.
‘SURVIVE THEY DID’
It is seen as a "Miracle on Judith Court" Tuesday afternoon that is responsible for two brothers, 6, and 2, being rescued by a neighbor who jumped into her pool to save the youngsters she said appeared lifeless, floating on the top of the water.
110 workers using interest free city loans for computers
Thirty percent of Manteca's 330 municipal workers take advantage of the city's interest-free loan program to secure computers for their personal use.
Working mom enjoys her little lovebug son
If Christina Thurner had her druthers, she'd spend every waking minute with her baby boy.
Gayle & Jeff Pace: Del Webb’s frugal gardeners
Gayle Pace chuckles when she says, "I'm the flower floozy who works on a budget."
Commuters Backed Up On 99 For Hours When Ladder Causes Truck Rollover
Update: Traffic was still at a crawl as of 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon slowing motorists who were driving northbound on Highway 99 between the Highway 120 Bypass and Yosemite Avenue. Tow trucks had pulled the truck around into one lane leaving the other lane open to allow restricted traffic flow on the freeway.
39.6% per capita drop in flushing
Manteca is flush with wastewater treatment capacity.
NATIVE AMERICANS
Debra Moore recently worked at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park.
Crosswalk, flashers get OK for Cottage at Brookdale Way
A crosswalk with flashing beacons on each side of the street to alert motorists there may be pedestrians will be installed later this year on Cottage Avenue at Brookdale Way.
Stay-at-home mom & her bundle of joy
Jessica Becker knows what it's like to be there when her daughter wakes up every morning and when she goes to bed every night – relishing in the bundle of joy and energy that 4-year-old Lauren brings to her family.
Fire engine, picnic shelters
What could Manteca do with an extra $1.8 million?
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