Banks target of resolution

Manteca's elected leaders Tuesday may take action that ultimately means the city will divest funds it may have with banks that aren't cooperating with efforts to stem the flow of residential foreclosures.

Pumpkin Fair carnival taking place week after downtown event

Pumpkin Fair time for years in Manteca meant street fair-style fun along with a carnival.

SSJID plans to join organization PG&E belongs to for mutual aid

South San Joaquin Irrigation District – should they enter the retail power distribution business – has a contingency plan if a major winter storm or some other disaster plays havoc with the power system.

Commons says thanks to emergency workers

It was a noontime event that showed the appreciation for Manteca's emergency teams last week. It was the second annual event and a first for the new general manager George Bewick.

IN HONOR OF GRANDMA LOY

Family and friends staged a "Chile Cook Off" at Baccaileri Park on Saturday in honor of Eloisa M. De Leon who passed on Sept. 12, 2002. Mama Loy (Eloisa) and Papa Joe (Joe De Leon) moved to Manteca in 1945 from Texas and were both well known in the community. Eloisa De Leon was known for her big heart and amazing cooking.

FIRE CALLS

PAY OFF FOR KIDS

The Bank of Stockton hosted Saturday's "Break the Bank" Texas Hold 'Em Tournament benefitting the Manteca/Lathrop Boys & Girls Club.

‘FORE’ FOSTER KIDS

There were 130 golfers on hand Friday to support the Agape Villages Foster Family Agency during the "Fairways Fore Foster Kids" tournament at the Manteca Golf Course.

PG&E files for $312M electric rate increase

Modesto Irrigation District opted to forgo a planned 16 percent rate increase on Sept. 1 for its retail power customers.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

There should be no physical walls to a church.

Breakfast chat serves up praise along with criticism

Not everyone was happy to see Manteca Police Chief Dave Bricker at breakfast Saturday.

Born to be wild? Here’s a chance to help kids

You can end up being king of the road on a customized motorcycle at this year's Night of Kings and Queens.

1939: Manteca council adopts city budget of $29,962, keeps tax rate at $1

Lathrop’s citizen’s police academy coming up

LATHROP - The Lathrop Police Services Citizen's Academy is just around the corner.

400 possible jobs for Manteca

Big League Dreams is scoring another hit for Manteca.

Birth of baby at home is 220 shock

One Manteca man experienced what could be described as a "220 electrical shock."

Woodward Reservoir may close

Woodward Reservoir - a popular recreation area 16 miles northeast of Manteca - could close this summer in a bid by the South San Joaquin Irrigation District to conserve water.

Priest who fathered a son has yet to file laitization application

The first pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe who resigned as the spiritual head of St. Mary's Church in Stockton after he confessed to having fathered a child is yet to file papers that would relieve him of his priestly duties.

Businesses, clubs issue bowling challenges in bid to assist kids

There are at least six challengers in the works for this Saturday's bowl-a-thon being staged to help struggling children succeed in school.

The mother of all teardowns?

Manteca's highest profile home - the opulent 30,000-square-foot mansion built by grape broker Michael Hat - could become a high priced teardown.