Ripon physician coordinates food packets for Haiti

RIPON - Ripon's Dr. Kent Hufford, M.D. returned from Haiti this week confident that his humanitarian medical team had made a difference in their trip to Haiti.

SSJID starting irrigation season March 19

Water could start running through South San Joaquin Irrigation District ditches to South County farmers on March 19.

Lathrop Relay For Life kick-off event tonight

LATHROP – The Lathrop Relay for Life kick-off event will be held tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Holiday Inn Hotel, 15688 S. Harlan Road in Lathrop. Light refreshments will be served.

Former publisher’s arraignment March 9

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office filed a lone misdemeanor charge of sexual battery Tuesday against former Manteca Bulletin publisher Paul Mahony, 54.

Senior Brown Bag signup information

There will be sign ups to receive the Senior Brown Bag on one day only – Wednesday, March 3, – from 10 a.m. to noon at the Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane.

ODDS & ENDS

Hasta la vista, bonus bucks?

The days of free-flowing bonus bucks – up to $17,000 charged on each new tract home built in Manteca – may be ending.

Residents fear yet another costly Lathrop city lawsuit

LATHROP – Dan Doyle said he did not want Lathrop to spend another half a million dollars to settle a lawsuit.

Impound fees could cost $150 for your dog

LATHROP – Lathrop pet owners can expect to double the impound fees and penalties that they are now paying for their dogs and cats or other animals.

Second senior brown bag starting up on March 3

Low-income seniors can get help with their groceries.

Haiti children hit by earthquake touch the heart of Ripon nurse

(First in a series centered on the Ripon medical team's humanitarian effort in making a difference for the people of Haiti)

DA expected to decide on filing charges in Mahony case later this week

The investigation into multiple complaints from Manteca Bulletin staff members against former publisher Paul Mahony, 54, is reportedly continuing.

Manteca honoring artists during reception Sunday at senior center

The Manteca Mayor's Committee on the Arts will honor local artists at their annual awards event on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Manteca Senior Center, 295

Wastewater among state’s cleanest

Manteca's wastewater treatment plant seven years ago was under intense scrutiny from state water quality control inspectors.

DMV iPhone app offers access to DMV

iPhone users will now have DMV information and services at their fingertips with a new DMV iPhone application called "DMV Now."

Horsing around during afterschool program

Mack is the 7-year-old American Paint/Quarter horse belonging to Kaitlyn Zaborsky.

Memorial Weekend events honoring the fallen

Events are planned this weekend as part of Manteca's Memorial Day Commemoration that typically draws upwards of 25,000 people.