Friends of SJ Fair dinner-dance set

The Friends of the San Joaquin Fair will be hosting a dinner, dance, auction and fundraiser on Saturday, March 21.

Work starts on 4-story Hampton Inn

Manteca's tallest building yet in terms of multiple floors – the four-story Hampton Inn & Suites – is breaking ground at The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley/Lifestyle Outlets at Manteca.

Major event honoring our veterans

A Memorial Day weekend event honoring those who gave their all serving America is expected to draw thousands from throughout Northern California to Manteca.

Manteca Quilters show a must-see experience

You learn something new every day, so the saying goes. But there are days that offer rare opportunities to learn a plethora of new things. An example of that is the Manteca Quilters show this weekend. You definitely learn a lot of new things after spending even just a few hours at the show. I know that from first-hand experience. This year, this must-go-to event is taking place at the MRPS Hall on Grant Street ...

Young Manteca competition set for Saturday

The Manteca Youth Focus's 2009 Young Manteca Scholarship Competition is on Saturday, March 7, at 3 p.m.

Manteca teen earns prestigious award

FRENCH CAMP - Civil Air Patrol Squadron 72's Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Amy McFerran has received the Billy Mitchell Award.

Mantecan strengthens ties between Tunisia, US

Sami Guedoir knows all about the benefits of cultural outreach. As the chairman of the advisory board for the non-profit Tunisian Community Center, Guedoir – who has owned Century Furniture on the corner of Yosemite and Main Streets – has seen first-hand what can happen when the perceived differences between two communities erode away. And he's taken a little bit of Manteca with him back to his Tunisian hometown of Mahares for that very reason. ...

17th Gourmet Sampler this Sunday

A wide array of restaurants will be participating in the 17th Annual Gourmet Sampler sponsored by the Manteca Historical Society and scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at the Senior Center.

It’s a good day for Junior Ambassador leaders

Amanda Rosas is involved in the Manteca Chamber of Commerce's Junior Ambassadors Leadership Program.

Mural quilt part of 30th annual quilt show

The Manteca Quilters' 30th Anniversary Quilt and Doll Show this weekend will have as many highlights as a patchwork quilt.

Miss Teen Manteca competition taking place on Saturday morning

The Manteca Youth Focus presents the 2009 Teen Manteca Scholarship Competition on Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m.

Week in Photos: Feb. 26-March 4

A sample of the photos taken by the Bulletin staff that appeared the print edition of the Manteca Bulletin during the week of February 26 through March 4.

Trying to salvage a better Moffat

Syed Khader says he is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in his plan to clean up the old 99 Salvage Yard on Moffat Boulevard along with the former gas station next door in the 300 block of Moffat Boulevard.

Manteca Scholarship Competition Friday

The Manteca Youth Focus is presenting the 2009 Manteca Scholarship Competition on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.

‘We are all Californians’ when it comes to saving water

South County farmers and cities served by South San Joaquin Irrigation District don't have to worry about whether they will have water to grow crops and keep lawns green.

RELAY FOR LIFE

It wasn't the weather that brought Virginia Zore to California. It wasn't Disneyland or Hollywood or San Francisco or any of the other trappings of The Golden State. It was cancer. It was the Relay for Life. After flying clear across the country to visit friends in Manteca, Zore - who was diagnosed with lung cancer on Oct. 12 – represents the fighting spirit that the event promotes and the tenacity that one person can ...

(Almost) 50 shades of green