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March 15 looms as Ripon Unified tries to figure out budget mess

RIPON – Educators can now breathe somewhat of a sigh of relief now that the California budget impasse appears to be over.

February 24, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Strmiska gets checkered flag for Hall of Fame

Ron Strmiska Sr. is the patriarch to a family of race car drivers. His two sons, Ron Jr. and Ryan, are racers. Ross, Ron Sr.'s 22-year-old grandson, competes in the stock car circuit. His example is blazing forth a family tradition. "I've always had good help and sponsorship," said the older Strmiska. "Those are two things you need to become a racer." A retired race car driver since 2000, Strmiska is part of the Manteca ...

February 24, 2009 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


Wii! It’s a blast bowling for seniors at Manteca center

Yes, there are bingo games. You may even find someone crocheting. But don't assume that's all the Manteca Senior Center is about.

February 24, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


47th Almond Blossom Festival takes place at Mistlin Sports Park

RIPON - The Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents the 47th Annual Blossom Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Mistlin Sports Park 1202 E. River Road.

February 24, 2009 | | NEWS


Ice machine fight escalating

It is a grating noise that Richard Behling says often keeps him up all night. It comes from his next door neighbors who have an outside commercial ice machine churning out ice for their business that is also located next door – a catering company that at one time had four trucks parked on site plus has numerous delivery trucks coming and going throughout the day. The catering business – which Behling contends is an ...

February 23, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Pasquini is Artist of the Year

Terri Pasquini's enthusiasm for art is reflected in her tireless efforts to help create five downtown murals.

February 23, 2009 | | NEWS


Group seeks to promote Lathrop’s city hall art gallery

LATHROP - The City of Lathrop has an investment that perhaps no other incorporated city in San Joaquin has.

February 23, 2009 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Manteca expects upwards of 2,000 competitors for Senior Games

The Manteca Tennis Center on Union Road is expected to draw upwards of 100 enthusiasts of one of the fastest growing sports – pickle ball.

February 23, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Stadium group gears up for Rina’s Run on May 9

RIPON – Stephanie Hobbs is hoping that the community will literally run for the chance to have a state-of-the-art athletic facility.

February 23, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


1949: Local speaker says Chinese communism only temporary

90 years ago February 21, 1919 P. Montague was awarded the contract for the main sewer and though he furnished the bond and seemed to be anxious to get his contract completed, little has been done. At a meeting of the city trustees Monday night, a letter from him was read notifying them that he would not complete the contract. The trustees are not to be fooled and City Attorney J. R. Scott advised them ...

February 23, 2009 | | NEWS


Banker: Opportunity of a lifetime

Atherton Homes is building a 1,572 square foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 1013 Barbados Street for $124,258.

February 22, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Deal moves cell tower away from homes, retail

Residents south of Lathrop Road near Union Road won't have an imposing 135-foot cell tower on their immediate skyline.

February 22, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Ballet Magnificat! Performance today

Keith Thibodeaux grew up performing in front of the television cameras. Now, the 58-year-old former child actor who once played Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy" relishes his time behind the scenes. He's the cofounder and executive director of "Ballet Magnificat!," a professional dance troupe based out of Jackson, Miss. The international ballet company was also established by his wife. She's the former Kathy Denton, who won the Silver Medal at the 1982 USA International ...

February 21, 2009 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


Hopes dry up: Tight water year is here

There's a silver lining in the dry cumulus clouds that have passed over the South County during the past year – the foresight of the founders of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District.

February 21, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Empty house sustains $20K in damages

An abandoned rear house at 134 Oak Street sustained an estimated $20,000 in damage in a Thursday night fire, according to Randy May, Manteca Fire Department division chief.

February 21, 2009 | | NEWS


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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.

May 10, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Working mom enjoys her little lovebug son

If Christina Thurner had her druthers, she'd spend every waking minute with her baby boy.

May 10, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Gayle & Jeff Pace: Del Webb’s frugal gardeners

Gayle Pace chuckles when she says, "I'm the flower floozy who works on a budget."

May 10, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


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.

May 09, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


39.6% per capita drop in flushing

Manteca is flush with wastewater treatment capacity.

May 09, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


NATIVE AMERICANS

Debra Moore recently worked at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park.

May 09, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


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.

May 09, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


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.

May 09, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Fire engine, picnic shelters

What could Manteca do with an extra $1.8 million?

May 08, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


6-year-old dies following bathtub mishap

Charlie Jayne Crandall Davis was a happy 6-year-old who wore red-framed glasses, loved to dance and refused to be defined by Down's Syndrome.

May 08, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Council chambers work: $787K

It cost just under $30,000 in 1924 to build Manteca's original brick two-story city hall that still stands across from the downtown Library Park.

May 07, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Get ready for 40 mph speed limit on Cottage

The speed limit on Cottage Avenue is going to go up by a third.

May 07, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Jack Miller joins Hall of Fame

Jack Miller - a coach and teacher lauded for his "pay-it-forward attitude" - is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame.

May 07, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Home is where the travel agent is

When the foreclosure crisis leveled the local economy, June Hum knew she was in for a bad trip.

May 07, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


FUN TIME AHEAD

FUN Club Program Inc. has a new location with more room and amenities. But, according to Rev. Quincy McClain, the message remains the same: "Education, education, education," she said on Friday. McClain is the director for FUN – an acronym for Friday Unity Night in the Neighborhood – for the past six years. The previous five were held at her Southside Christian Church at 314 Locust Ave., Manteca. "Every Friday night after the FUN Club, ...

May 06, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | NEWS


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