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Lower costs for treatment plant expansion means lower fees for homes

The bad economy is good news for future buyers of new homes as well as developers of employment centers and retail complexes.

May 03, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Ripon displays purple for Allison Council

RIPON - In support of Ripon's Allison Council and others like her who have been battling cancer, this small close knit community is painting the town purple in its second annual Relay for Life fund raising campaign.

May 03, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Police Explorers compete against contemporaries

High school and college students who make up the ranks of the Manteca Police Explorers took part in a recent competition held at Sebastopol High School near Santa Rosa.

May 03, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


DAY OF THE CHILD

Target Stores helped sponsor the Day of the Child activities at the Manteca Library on Saturday.

May 03, 2009 | Hime Romero | NEWS


DOLPHIN OMELET BREAKFAST

The Manteca Dolphins swim team held an omelet breakfast at the Manteca Senior Center.

May 03, 2009 | Hime Romero | NEWS


Summertime storytime set for Manteca Branch Library

On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., the Manteca Branch Library presents summertime storytime for the months of June and July.

May 03, 2009 | | NEWS


Union Crossing offers more retail

Manteca's next major retail complex could break ground as early as this winter. Union Crossing – 48.5 acres of retail and restaurants – is being pursued by developer Bill Filios on the southwest corner of the Highway 120 Bypass and Union Road interchange. It consists of three phases with 399,700 square feet of retail and 55,300 square feet of restaurant space. Altogether, the 450,000 square feet is the equivalent of almost four Manteca Target stores ...

May 02, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


A dull & dreary Manteca day

Record 100 degree heat just over a week ago is giving way to dull and dreary today. Manteca's rollercoaster weather continues with showers expected off and on through Monday night before the return to normal temperatures by May 10 when the mercury is expected to reach 80 degrees again. The rain, however welcome, isn't expected to make even a dent in drought conditions although it will help avoid the need for irrigation and watering landscape ...

May 02, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Vida Blue speaks at Manteca Scout benefit

On Tuesday, May 5, the Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be holding a fundraising event at Chez Shari Wedding and Conference Center at the Manteca Park Golf Course.

May 02, 2009 | | NEWS


Day of the Child today at Manteca Library

The Manteca Branch Library celebrates Día de los Niños with music, dance, bi-lingual storytelling, craft activities, and book giveaways today from noon to 3 p.m.

May 02, 2009 | | NEWS


On target to sell 1,200 homes

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 3,000 points for the first time ever. The Soviet Union dissolved. The United States liberated Kuwait. Manteca had 41,500 residents. And it was back then – 1991 – when you could last buy a home in Mayor's Park for $127,000. "They may be fixer uppers for that price, but homes are closing for $127,000 in Mayor's Park today," noted long-time Realtor Tom Wilson. Two homes that closed escrow ...

May 01, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Manteca economy scores with Senior Games

Manteca's economy enjoyed a small spending boom this past week thanks to active Baby Boomers. The 300 over age 50 athletes plus their spouses pumped at least $120,000 into the Manteca economy during the just completed Senior Games. "Almost all of them spent at least one night in a hotel room here in town because they competed in multiple events," noted Linda Abeldt, chief executive officer of the Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau. The state ...

May 01, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Fight over traffic bulbs continue to set tone of talks on downtown

The debate over downtown Manteca's future is once again creating a divided house. A presentation Tuesday night by city-hired consultant Kristen Cowell-Schubert prompted several merchants – including Brenda Franklin who has been extremely vocal over the subject – to voice their displeasure with some of the proposals but they were even more upset about what the proposals left out. The critics painted the situation as one of those who have made the historic district their ...

May 01, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Lathrop art show offers plenty of young talent

Art and politics are like oil and water. They don't really go together. They should not go together. Unlike the more hard-edged and corroded nitty-gritty world of politics, art is supposed to be something beautiful, refreshing and uplifting - a haven for the soul to find comfort from everything that's ugly and discordant in the harsh realities of life.

May 01, 2009 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Manteca, Ripon prepare for flu threat

Both Manteca and Ripon school districts have been working quietly behind the scenes in preparation for the possibility of a swine flu threat.

April 30, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


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Two motorists arrested, 3 vehicles impounded

It was a full moon Friday night – not a good omen for motorists driving into the North Main Street DUI checkpoint cone zone where two were arrested for drinking and driving and three others had their vehicles impounded. One of the two DUI suspects arrested allegedly had an alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit. Sgt. Jodie Estarziau was in charge of the assignment, reporting that 532 vehicles went through the ...

April 29, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Day of Service in California

Thousands of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday participated in a day of service designed to improve communities throughout California.

April 28, 2013 | | NEWS


Victorious Elite Allstars teams collect three firsts at Xtreme Elite competition

Manteca's premier all-star cheerleading organization, Victorious Elite Allstars (VEA), added three more championship titles to their collection on Saturday, April 20, at the Xtreme Elite International Championship competition in San Francisco.

April 28, 2013 | | NEWS


Doctors Hospital of Manteca earns Tenet’s Circle of Excellence honors

Doctors Hospital of Manteca has been recognized for superior achievement in quality care, service excellence and operational performance receiving parent Tenet Corporation's 2013 Circle of Excellence tribute. Doctors' is one of nine in the corporate systems to be honored with the excellence award. CEO Nicholas Tejeda spoke on behalf of the entire leadership team and governing board, saying they were all thankful and appreciative of every employee, physician and volunteer the well-deserved recognition. "Through hard ...

April 28, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


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