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March 15 looms as Ripon Unified tries to figure out budget mess
RIPON – Educators can now breathe somewhat of a sigh of relief now that the California budget impasse appears to be over.
Strmiska gets checkered flag for Hall of Fame
Ron Strmiska Sr. is the patriarch to a family of race car drivers. His two sons, Ron Jr. and Ryan, are racers. Ross, Ron Sr.'s 22-year-old grandson, competes in the stock car circuit. His example is blazing forth a family tradition. "I've always had good help and sponsorship," said the older Strmiska. "Those are two things you need to become a racer." A retired race car driver since 2000, Strmiska is part of the Manteca ...
Wii! It’s a blast bowling for seniors at Manteca center
Yes, there are bingo games. You may even find someone crocheting. But don't assume that's all the Manteca Senior Center is about.
47th Almond Blossom Festival takes place at Mistlin Sports Park
RIPON - The Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents the 47th Annual Blossom Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Mistlin Sports Park 1202 E. River Road.
Ice machine fight escalating
It is a grating noise that Richard Behling says often keeps him up all night. It comes from his next door neighbors who have an outside commercial ice machine churning out ice for their business that is also located next door – a catering company that at one time had four trucks parked on site plus has numerous delivery trucks coming and going throughout the day. The catering business – which Behling contends is an ...
Pasquini is Artist of the Year
Terri Pasquini's enthusiasm for art is reflected in her tireless efforts to help create five downtown murals.
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.
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Manteca Hall of Fame awaits Judge Abdallah
Judge George Abdallah – who has served as a judge or commissioner since 1987 – is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame.
Stockton trucking firm relocates in Lathrop
LATHROP – Moving his company to Lathrop was almost a no-brainer for Joe Antonini.
MANTECA CATERPILLAR INVASION
Thousands of unwanted guests have forced Lucy and Bryan Cook to cancel their Cinco de Mayo party.
Military may shutter Lathrop’s Sharpe Depot
LATHROP – After more than 75 years of providing jobs to the local economy, the future of the 724-acre military installation now known as Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin – Sharpe is uncertain. On Tuesday the Defense Logistics Agency – the government entity charged with combat logistics support and the delivery of all military goods to troops in each of the four major branches of the service – announced the opening of the mandatory 30-day ...
FUN Club is serious about changing lives
Quincy McClain didn't like what was happening in the neighborhood outside the confines of the Southside Christian Church where she serves as pastor.
TOPS weight loss group seeks new members
The incentives and group support in the Manteca TOPS group is being offered to newcomers who want to join in the effort to Take Off Pounds Sensibly at its weekly 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting.
Manteca Bulletin earns first, second place honors in statewide competition
The Manteca Bulletin was honored for its design and creativity at the 2012 CNPA Better Newspapers Contest banquet over the weekend.
THE CANDLEMAKER
Editor's note: A butcher, a baker, and a candle(stick) maker. As part of The Bulletin's Q&A series with people in the community, it rounds out a trifecta with Manteca-based artisan Maria Passetti – who has grown her hobby of making soy-based candles into a healthy side-business.
Dave Bricker being inducted into Manteca Hall of Fame
Dave Bricker - who spent 32 years serving and protecting the people of Manteca - is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame.
Lathrop’s Mayor Art Show to mark 20th anniversary May 10
LATHROP – The City of Lathrop is celebrating a milestone on Friday, May 10.
Roller over at 120 Bypass/Highway 99
A single SUV rollover on the eastbound Highway 120 connector to the northbound Highway 99 Sunday evening sent a driver to a Modesto trauma center after Manteca firefighters cut the roof off of his mid-2000 vintage vehicle.
Silver Sneakers
No one will accuse Ken McIntosh of being a man with no rhythm. His New Balance tennis shoes bounced to the beat playing overhead – and his body followed – as the 74-year-old former newspaperman led the Silver Sneakers through their warm-up. "Welcome. Glad to see everyone," he bellowed over Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" – the opening song to this hour-long workout at California Total Fitness. "Now let's get our cardio going. Step. Step. Step." ...
Hernandez: 3 more outlets by Black Friday
Three more outlet stores have inked deals to locate in The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley. Manteca Councilman Vince Hernandez confirmed that Craig Realty working with center developers have secured three retailers s that are in the process of preparing to open stores in Manteca before Black Friday. Developer Poag & McEwen has submitted plans to the city to convert at least one of the spaces for the three stores. Hernandez noted the first of ...
Three rescued from log in Stanislaus River south of Manteca
By GLENN KAHL
City, Manteca Garden Club plant 6 more trees by library
The number of trees in public places in Manteca grew by a half-dozen on Friday. At last count, there were approximately 17,000 of these city-maintained trees, said Park Operations Manager and city arborist Kevin Fant during the annual Arbor Day tree planting which took place at the Manteca Public Library Friday morning. It is for that reason the Family City has once again earned the title of Tree City USA for the 22nd year in ...
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