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A Week in Photos
A sample of the photos taken by the Bulletin staff that appeared the print edition of the Manteca Bulletin during the week of January 22-28.
Bill Perry, titan of Manteca politics, dies
By DENNIS WYATT Managing editor of the Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin Bill Perry – the man credited with being the driving force behind the two key decisions that shaped Manteca's economy and growth at the dawn of the 21st century – passed away Wednesday. The former Manteca councilman was the deciding vote that stopped Yellow Freight from building a terminal near Woodward Avenue and Main Street in 1989. He was mayor when he worked behind the ...
Video shows off duty cop shoving but not striking partygoers
The videotape taken at the party where an off-duty Manteca Police officer was alleged to have hit some guests shows him shoving a young man to the floor. The video clip shows Detective Kirk Doty looking angry as he talked to the unidentified guest before pushing him in the chest with both hands.
Gallego earns Military Police Warrior Hall of Fame honor
Winning a coveted spot in the Military Police Warrior Hall of Fame Sam, Gallego, 19, is following in his dad's footsteps toward a career in law enforcement – one of seven out of 7,000 to go through training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Storytime kids get upclose look at ambulance
Ruthanne Bassett enjoys her job. For the past nine years, she's been the Manteca Library Branch's Story time Lady, entertaining youngsters with songs and books. "We never miss a Thursday," said Kristin Staup, who is a story time regular thanks to her 3-year-old son Alex. But Wednesday was special. She and her son attended their first-ever story time outside the local library branch. They were among the group of nearly 40 to make story time ...
2008 Olympics BMX bronze medalist appearing at crab feed
Donnie Robinson, a 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist, is attending Saturday's Anderson's 209 Crab Feed to raise funds to construct the Spreckels Recreation Park BMX course.
Price is Right for lucky Del Webb resident
The words across the front of Lou George's aquamarine T-shirt said it all: "We Know the Right Price."
Super Sunday in Manteca this weekend with breakfast & parties at various bars
Super Bowl XLIII involving the Arizona Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks off locally at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday.
Woman trapped in SUV after broadside collision on West Yosemite Avenue
Patricia Naber, 41, of Modesto was trapped in her overturned 2005 Lexus SUV after it was broadsided by a 2007 Chrysler sedan driven by Charli Abrew, 31, of Manteca at about 4:20 Tuesday afternoon.
Sparkles the Clown performing at Manteca Library on Feb. 11
Miss Sparkles Delight will entertain children of all ages at the Manteca Branch Library on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. In her performance, you will find puppets and stuffed animals, magic, and balloon creations. Sparkles has an energetic, fast-paced, mesmerizing show that will keep everyone entertained for well over an hour.
NILE GARDEN COMMUNITY CLUB CRAB FEED
The 39th annual Nile Garden Community Club Crab Feed at the MRPS Hall was held Saturday evening.
More than 300 volunteers to lead 3,600 students on ag tour Wednesday
More than 300 volunteers from Manteca will be serving as tour guides to about 4,000 third-graders during Wednesday's AgVenture event at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.
Little League: Three months of fun for $1 a day
Jim Rachels is managing partner of the California Cougars professional indoor soccer team. He operates his own business - MCR Engineering - and is involved heavily with family activities.
Cooking up ways to survive & thrive
Isadore's Manteca restaurant is the realization of a dream - a dream that will stay alive with the determination of Laurel and Isadore Fang, devoted staff members and the community support they have engendered.
Lathrop High boosters await board decision
LATHROP – When the Manteca Unified Board of Education meets tonight to discuss ways to cut a massive portion of their budget, the students and staff of at least one local high school will be waiting patiently for the final decision.
Articles by Section - NEWS
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?
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.
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.
Get ready for 40 mph speed limit on Cottage
The speed limit on Cottage Avenue is going to go up by a third.
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.
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.
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, ...
$2.6M upgrade for Austin/99
Moffat Boulevard between Austin Road and Woodward Avenue will be widened to four lanes under a $2.6 million plan to secure employment centers in the first phase of the 1,050-acre Austin Road Business Park. Ramps at the Austin Road and Highway 99 interchange would be widened including allowing the southbound off ramp to 99 to have two left turn lanes and a right turn lane. There would also be traffic signals at the off ramps. ...
‘Bowling alley’ yard maximizes every inch of space
Robi and Ray Cornelius describe their Del Webb home's back yard as something akin to a two-lane bowling alley. Yet, the garden that they have created in that limited space is nothing close to a "tunnel vision," as Robi Cornelius puts it.
STORYBOOK ENDING?
Shelves and stacks of books, some reaching from floor to ceiling, create a labyrinth inside this Main Street store.
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