Ripon VFW Auxiliary sends gifts to GIs in Iraq & Afghanistan

RIPON - Sheri Layson, president of the Ripon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, is working hard to see that gift boxes get shipped out in time for the holidays to troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Auto thefts on slight upswing

Vehicle thefts after dropping for four straight years are on a slight upswing in Manteca.

Ripon tiff over 1945 vs. 1874 date on arch sign

RIPON – Time dating downtown Ripon seemed like the perfect finishing touch for archways that capped an extensive renovation project that replaced nearly all street surfaces with pavers and helped add a retro element to the central district.

Union Road/120 interchange proposal now at environmental review stage

Fifteen years ago you couldn't access Union Road from the Highway 120 Bypass.

Board honors spelling bee winners

Trustees of the Manteca Unified School District will recognize winners of the recent Spelling Bee at Tuesday's board meeting.

Tracy motor officers salute retiring lieutenant

RIPON - It was a class act – a police escort – for Ken Bunch of Ripon on his last day as a lieutenant with the Tracy Police Department.

‘THE MESSIAH’

SONdance plans pair of performances

SONdance is once again preparing for its annual presentation of "A Christmas to Remember."

COPS SHOP FOR KIDS

Manteca Library winter holiday hours

Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library facilities including the Manteca branch will be closed for several days in December for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Concerts, parade, ballet & wild game feed events on tap

There's plenty of holiday happenings taking place in Manteca, Ripon, and Lathrop.

When in America, speak.... Spanish?

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

HYDRANT HIT

Elder Chad Hickman leaving on 2- year mission for LDS

Chad Hickman, 20, will be leaving on Dec. 16 to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Delta College’s choral & guitar concert in Lodi

LODI - Delta College Fine Arts Department presents the Delta Choral and Guitar Winter Concert, performed by Delta Singers, Delta Concert Choir and Delta College Guitar Ensemble on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John's Church in Lodi.

Manteca eyes possible water use restrictions

The top brass at Manteca's City Hall are taking a wait and see attitude about the drought – but they aren't planning to wait too long.

Manteca Relay for Life off & running

It takes a lot to put together a fundraiser that pulls in nearly $100,000.

Manteca group picked for Battle of Bands

Sometimes just getting your foot in the door is half the battle.

Idling police cars keep public safe

You've all seen them.

HEARTS & HANDS

Dee Gotelli and Elaine Williams have been hard at work tying up the loose ends for Saturday's Hearts and Hands Bingo Night at the Manteca Senior Center.

Manteca folks hungry to spend again

Manteca consumers have gotten their appetite back.

Lathrop Police earn traffic safety kudos

The Lathrop Police Services division of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has come out on top with two California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC) awards in a row thanks to a team effort of 26 sworn officers and a support staff of two.

Manteca home values up $66,750

The value of existing Manteca homes rebounded 35.4 percent during 2013 with the median selling price jumping $66,750.

PIONEER DESCENDANT

Almost every Tuesday morning, Ron Howe volunteers his time and service to the Manteca Historical Museum.

Upgrades for tennis courts get approval

Manteca's tennis courts are getting upgrades.

Atheists, freethinkers gathering at Manteca Library

David Diskin doesn't want to offend anybody.