Group seeks to promote Lathrop’s city hall art gallery

LATHROP - The City of Lathrop has an investment that perhaps no other incorporated city in San Joaquin has.

Manteca expects upwards of 2,000 competitors for Senior Games

The Manteca Tennis Center on Union Road is expected to draw upwards of 100 enthusiasts of one of the fastest growing sports – pickle ball.

Stadium group gears up for Rina’s Run on May 9

RIPON – Stephanie Hobbs is hoping that the community will literally run for the chance to have a state-of-the-art athletic facility.

1949: Local speaker says Chinese communism only temporary

90 years ago February 21, 1919 P. Montague was awarded the contract for the main sewer and though he furnished the bond and seemed to be anxious to get his contract completed, little has been done. At a meeting of the city trustees Monday night, a letter from him was read notifying them that he would not complete the contract. The trustees are not to be fooled and City Attorney J. R. Scott advised them ...

Banker: Opportunity of a lifetime

Atherton Homes is building a 1,572 square foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 1013 Barbados Street for $124,258.

Deal moves cell tower away from homes, retail

Residents south of Lathrop Road near Union Road won't have an imposing 135-foot cell tower on their immediate skyline.

Ballet Magnificat! Performance today

Keith Thibodeaux grew up performing in front of the television cameras. Now, the 58-year-old former child actor who once played Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy" relishes his time behind the scenes. He's the cofounder and executive director of "Ballet Magnificat!," a professional dance troupe based out of Jackson, Miss. The international ballet company was also established by his wife. She's the former Kathy Denton, who won the Silver Medal at the 1982 USA International ...

Hopes dry up: Tight water year is here

There's a silver lining in the dry cumulus clouds that have passed over the South County during the past year – the foresight of the founders of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District.

Empty house sustains $20K in damages

An abandoned rear house at 134 Oak Street sustained an estimated $20,000 in damage in a Thursday night fire, according to Randy May, Manteca Fire Department division chief.

A solid call: Scharmann part of Hall of Fame group

During the opening of the Big League Dream Sports Complex, Robert "Bob" Scharmann temporarily came out of retirement to help umpire a youth baseball game.

Foreclosure help coming Feb. 27

LATHROP – A representative of Freddie Mac will be at the University of Phoenix in Lathrop Friday, Feb. 27, to give financially distressed South County homeowners advice on how to avoid foreclosure.

Foreclosure silver lining: Mantecans can now afford to buy a home

Tony and Crystal Davenport once thought homeownership was something that might occur after 10 years or so of marriage – if that.

Arts recognition awards & exhibit set for Sunday

The public is invited to attend the 24th Annual Arts Recognition ceremony scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane in Manteca.

Ripon goes nuts over Almond Blossom fashion show

RIPON – It didn't matter whether Zach Pratt was on a runway in Paris or making a trip down the walkway inside of Ripon High's multipurpose room.

Home deals of the century

California Classics – a well-kept neighborhood built off East Louise Avenue east of Cottage Way – has homes now selling for a few thousand dollars over what they sold for new nearly 15 years ago.

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