We Set Fire on red hot streak

A group of local Christian musicians will get the chance they've been waiting for this weekend.

PG&E can expand without public vote if Prop. 16 passes

Voters won't be able to say "yea" or "nay" to any PG&E proposal to extend electric service into new territory or expanding its system to serve additional customers should the measure the for-profit utility authored on the June 8 ballot - Proposition 16 - pass.

Cooler & wetter May cuts irrigation water use

Temperatures running as much as 50 degrees cooler than a year ago coupled with a wet May has reduced South San Joaquin Irrigation District water use by 30 percent so far this month.

150 sign up so far for Wound Warrior run Sunday

At least 150 runners and walkers will join Iraq War veteran Derek McGinnis and the author of "Exit Wounds": A Survival Guide to Pain Management" in the first Wounded Warrior Christopher Braley 5k run/walk that is part of the Memorial Day Weekend activities on Sunday, May 30, at Woodward Park. McGinnis served as a hospital corpsman for 11 years in the Navy. In November of 2004 he was severely wounded in Fallujah sustaining a traumatic brain injury and an above-knee amputation of his left leg for which he underwent extensive treatment and rehabilitation at military and Veterans Affairs medical ...

PG&E’s return exceeds 11.45% threshold

PG&E secured rate increases from 2007 through 2010 to replace 47,000 power poles.

Deadline looms for Lathrop fireworks lottery

LATHROP – Nonprofit organizations in Lathrop have until 4 p.m. on Thursday to submit their lottery application forms for Safe and Sane Fireworks fund-raisers this year.

Palmers adopt 300 Marines serving in War on Terror

Charles and Teri Palmer - the parents of Manteca Marine Cpl. Charles Palmer II who lost his life serving America in Iraq - have adopted 300 Marines.

Manteca Museum art show draws crowd

Even the weather conspired to make the first ever art show hosted by the Manteca Historical Museum a success in more ways than one.

Berryhill honors Phil Waterford as top businessman; games stolen from library

Manteca Ford-Mercury owner Phil Waterford has been honored as the 26th Assembly District's Small Business of the Year by Assemblyman Bill Berryhill.

Ripon indie rock band French Cassettes is MySpace finalist; performs on Friday

RIPON - Local indie rock group "French Cassettes" from Ripon may finally have the break they have been waiting for.

Sebastian Hernandez earns full scholarship to U of Arizona

Manteca native and Central Catholic High senior Sebastian Hernandez was named a National Merit Hispanic Scholar and was awarded a full ride to University of Arizona.

Ripon High’s Milam heads to Fresno State

RIPON - Ripon High School senior Kaitlyn Joanne Milam is headed to Fresno State this August.

Cassidy Miller is Westmont grad 

Cassidy Alice Miller, daughter of Dr. Greg and Sharon Miller, graduated Cum Laude from Westmont College of Santa Barbara on May 8, 2010.

IN UNIFORM

35 WWII veterans heading up parade

Thirty-five World War II veterans are serving as grand marshals for Manteca's first Memorial Day parade taking place Monday in downtown Manteca.

RESCUE MISSION

A group of local faith-based organizations and homeless advocates have taken the first step towards crafting a resolution to what has become a growing community issue.

RAY OF HOPE

In drought-stricken California, nobody is crying the blues because it's raining. The prevailing wet weather, however, is not enough cause for celebration – not for farmers, not for residents whose lawns have have turned brown due to watering restrictions – and everybody else, for that matter, since drought is leaving no one unaffected.

DeBrum takes oath as Mayor

The clock on what to do with the remaining two years on Steve DeBrum's vacant city council seat has officially begun.

What can Matt Browne do for you?

LATHROP – There was a time when Lathrop's chief building inspector had to fight simply for the opportunity to come to work.

EU JROTC helps send 100-plus Cheer Boxes for troops overseas

Hundreds of American soldiers serving in far-flung and troubled corners of the world will have a taste of Christmas back home, thanks to the efforts of many students and other individuals from all over San Joaquin County.

HE CAN HELP

Matt Soeth, 36, has been recognized with a national award for the work he has done in combating online bullying by other students.

DIGGIN’ IN

After 80 years the Manteca Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6311 is coming home.

People have spoken: 3 confirmed

LATHROP – Three men.

Costa’s Wild-game Feed to take place Friday, Dec. 5

The annual Costa's Wild-game Feed will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manteca Trailer and Motorhome, 204 Vasconcellos (corner E. Highway 120). A story in the Monday, Dec. 1, edition of the Bulletin inadvertently indicated that the event will be held on March 5.

Support county’s Friends of Library Saturday in Tracy

It's time to celebrate the continuing effort to support the Stockton-San Joaquin County Library and literacy year after year.