Thousands flock to Eagle’s Nest for ‘Sons’

LATHROP – Not even the drive from Elk Grove would have kept Loyd Helmick from his chance to meet some of the stars of the FX action/drama 'Sons of Anarchy.'

Manteca Idol gears up for Week No. 2

On the opening night of the 2009 Manteca Idol's debut at Chez Shari restaurant, the trio of Robin Glover, Judi Hoagland, and Katelyn Johnson impressed the judges enough to earn themselves a spot in the next round.

Tidewater irrigation project before council

The bleakest stretch of the Tidewater Bikeway that doubles as a 34-acre linear park through Manteca's heart may soon sport 250 trees.

Delays at Highway 99 & Main to allow landscaping work

The Highway 99 at Main Street overcrossing in Manteca will have ramp delays next weekend to accommodate Caltrans landscaping work.

Sons of Anarchy ride into Lathrop

LATHROP – You aren't going to find the California city of Charming by looking on any conventional map.

REMEMBERING TEVANIE

Photos from the vigil held Sunday at First Baptist Church for Tevanie Deanne Lutz.

Water bank idea draws fire from opponents in Ripon

RIPON – It's been almost a decade since Charles Harris first approached the Ripon City Council with the idea of using a 23-acre parcel he owns as a water bank and recharge station to replenish the groundwater supply in the area outside of Ripon's city limits.

Free food distribution set for South County sites

Low-income residents of San Joaquin County will be able to obtain free government-surplus food, Thursday, Aug. 20, at locations throughout San Joaquin County. Distribution will continue until supplies are exhausted.

Wider sidewalks for Yosemite

Pedestrians no longer have to walk on the edge of travel lanes to avoid large pools of water during the rainy season or cross rutted ground during dry weather while walking on the northern side of East Yosemite Avenue between Cottage Avenue and Powers Avenue.

Obama bucks paying for 99 divider improvement thru Ripon

RIPON – Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will help make traveling Highway 99 through Ripon safer.

Grants help Ripon Police with staffing

RIPON - Dollars don't stretch quite as far as they did when Ripon Police Chief Richard Bull first took over the reins of the Ripon department.

57th Harvest Festival takes place Sept. 19-20

The Harvest Festival at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is scheduled for next month.

SENIOR BREAKFAST

Former Manteca City Council member and current Seniors Helping Area Residents and Police captain Jack Snyder hosted Saturday's free Manteca Senior Center breakfast.

Tip a Firefighter at Applebee’s Aug. 26 & you can make a difference for a kid

Want to enjoy a good meal, help kids do better in school and have a firefighter at your beck and call?

AAA CAR FIT CHECKUP

Horsing around during afterschool program

Mack is the 7-year-old American Paint/Quarter horse belonging to Kaitlyn Zaborsky.

Memorial Weekend events honoring the fallen

Events are planned this weekend as part of Manteca's Memorial Day Commemoration that typically draws upwards of 25,000 people.