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LATHROP - River Islands Tech Academy is the first beneficiary of a South County movement to put power into the hands of the people.

April 04, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


AMUSING RIDES

There's no doubt that California Carnival Co. President Kevin Tate would see a lot more business if the carnival that he finished setting up Wednesday afternoon were closer to the Crossroads Street Faire.

April 04, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Need for farm workers driving Denham effort

Agricultural production is down in San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas. In some cases, according to California Farm Bureau President Bruce Blodgett, numbers are down as much 20 to 30 percent on certain crops and tree nuts and up to 50 percent on others when compared to last year. And the reason behind the production slowdown is quite simple, says Blodgett – they just don't have the workforce needed to handle the load. That' ...

April 04, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Police officer & his family honored for helping kids

Manteca Police officer Mike Kelly was humbled by the recognition he and his wife Margaret received at Tuesday night's City Council meeting for stepping up to help three homeless children by taking them into their home for three months.

April 04, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


2,500 so far are playing in mud Saturday

LATHROP - At least 2,500 people are going to get down and dirty Saturday at Dell'Osso Family Farm off Interstate 5 at Manthey Road.

April 04, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Flushing toilets: Manteca comes first

Lathrop is in a quandary. They have large scale distribution center development in the Crossroads Center wanting to move forward while housing construction - including the 11,000-home River Islands at Lathrop - is starting to fill the air with the sound of pounding hammers. But Lathrop could be stymied by what may soon be a lack of sewer capacity. It'll cost $20 million and take several years if not longer to expand an existing high ...

April 03, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


THE BIGGEST YET

Juliene Flanders is no stranger to organizing events. She's also no stranger to reaching out in an attempt to draw people to events. It's what she's done for nearly her entire career – making parks and recreation programs in Turlock and Oakdale successful for the residents of those communities. So when she took the job as the chief executive officer of the Manteca Convention and Visitors Bureau, and saw the magnitude of the annual Crossroads ...

April 03, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Denham Immigration reform ‘listening session’ in Manteca

The Place of Refuge in Manteca is playing host today to a "listening session" with Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Modesto) on the subject of immigration reform. It will be held from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the church's sanctuary.

April 03, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


TEA worth $187K to employers

If you are unemployed in Central Manteca you might want to put on your resume that you could be worth at least $187,200 in state tax credits if the right company hires you.

April 02, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


IT’S CLOCKWORK

It's just a matter of time before Manteca's $7.3 million transit station is completed.

April 02, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Stockton can now go bankrupt

SACRAMENTO (AP) - The people of Stockton will feel financial fallout for years after a federal judge ruled Monday to let the city become the most populous in the nation to enter bankruptcy.

April 02, 2013 | | NEWS


Lathrop streets need $2.9 million in maintenance on annual basis

LATHROP – When it comes to the condition of its pavement, Lathrop fares better than most.

April 02, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Spending 14 months in Switzerland as Au Pair

Nick Hafer, 24, took on the challenges of serving as an "Au Pair" in Switzerland to the children of two married doctors – a general practitioner and an Ob/Gyn – for some 14 months after graduating from college last year.

April 02, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Another puzzle piece

Manteca's main retail hub one day is expected to create a continuous 3.5-mile ribbon along Atherton Drive from the future McKinley Avenue interchange to a point just west of Wellington Avenue.

April 01, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Three cheers for Lathrop High’s top wrestler

LATHROP - Jasmine Ivey burst onto the scene at Lathrop High waving pom-poms and leading cheers.

April 01, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


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Three rescued from log in Stanislaus River south of Manteca

By GLENN KAHL

April 29, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


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 ...

April 29, 2013 | Ryan Balbeuna | NEWS


Two motorists arrested, 3 vehicles impounded

It was a full moon Friday night – not a good omen for motorists driving into the North Main Street DUI checkpoint cone zone where two were arrested for drinking and driving and three others had their vehicles impounded. One of the two DUI suspects arrested allegedly had an alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit. Sgt. Jodie Estarziau was in charge of the assignment, reporting that 532 vehicles went through the ...

April 29, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Day of Service in California

Thousands of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday participated in a day of service designed to improve communities throughout California.

April 28, 2013 | | NEWS


Victorious Elite Allstars teams collect three firsts at Xtreme Elite competition

Manteca's premier all-star cheerleading organization, Victorious Elite Allstars (VEA), added three more championship titles to their collection on Saturday, April 20, at the Xtreme Elite International Championship competition in San Francisco.

April 28, 2013 | | NEWS


Doctors Hospital of Manteca earns Tenet’s Circle of Excellence honors

Doctors Hospital of Manteca has been recognized for superior achievement in quality care, service excellence and operational performance receiving parent Tenet Corporation's 2013 Circle of Excellence tribute. Doctors' is one of nine in the corporate systems to be honored with the excellence award. CEO Nicholas Tejeda spoke on behalf of the entire leadership team and governing board, saying they were all thankful and appreciative of every employee, physician and volunteer the well-deserved recognition. "Through hard ...

April 28, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Get ready for shady Louise

Louise Avenue between Main Street and the railroad tracks west of Union Road is about to get a $1 million Botox treatment courtesy of Uncle Sam.

April 27, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


RUNNERS GLOW

Demetrius Snaer has memories that live among the afro puffs and big-collared shirts of the disco era, but he swears that wasn't his motivation.

April 27, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Police putting dogs thru paces today at K9 trials

The Manteca Police Department Canine Unit is hosting its annual canine trials today beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until at least 2 p.m.

April 27, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Manteca OKs sidewalks for Commerce

When Social Security built a new Manteca office in 2012, the federal government chose a site behind Home Depot that was away from public transit and not accessible by sidewalk.

April 27, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Ramona & Angela: ‘We’re still married’

They were married in April of 1984. But soon after they reached a significant milestone in their marriage, their 25th wedding anniversary, Ramon and Angela Chu's union as husband and wife came to an end.

April 26, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Park it in the pew & get some fuel

LATHROP – Need gas? Need God?

April 26, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Fire causes $70,000 damage to rural Manteca home

Three engine companies – Lathrop-Manteca, Manteca City and Ripon Consolidated Fire District joined forces in combating an early 4:07 a.m. morning house fire Thursday on South Manteca Road.

April 26, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Image Changers Church worshipping in larger facility this Saturday, Sunday

LATHROP – Pastor Willie Anderson Jr. had a vision.

April 26, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Tailoring shop closed due to family emergency

A sign at the entrance to Manteca Tailoring on Maple Street has been baffling several people including some customers in a panic.

April 26, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


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