Fish study threatens water supply

An unprecedented fourth consecutive drought year in modern times that is threatening California may not be as disastrous for the South County as a federal fish study.

Growling during Lathrop council meeting prompts police inquiry

LATHROP – Lathrop resident J. Chaka Santos just found out that growling at someone at a council meeting could land you into trouble with the law.

Final tally: Telethon raises $94,306

The Manteca/Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Telethon raised $94,306.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT DEC. 13

Taste of Ripon takes place Thursday

RIPON – For 14 years the annual 'Taste of Ripon' has given residents the chance to mingle with downtown merchants in a friendly and festive environment.

ODDS & ENDS

Black Friday & beyond key to budget

Black Friday – with any luck – will turn into black ink for the City of Manteca.

Dell’Osso holiday lights is a bright idea for fun

It was an annual tradition to pile into the car with my parents and drive around town looking at the ornate Christmas displays that people would assemble.

Travel safety to and from Lathrop High before council

LATHROP – The Lathrop City Council at a public hearing tonight will continue to hear from residents if they have any transportation needs that need to be met.

Kids help McNerney collect cards for troops

Jerry McNerney , D-Pleasanton, was inspired to run for the U.S. House of Representatives by his son.

Tree lighting ushers in season in Ripon

RIPON – The Christmas season is officially underway in "The Almond Capital of the World."

PG&E work delays Louise-McKinley widening indefinitely

LATHROP – The ball is in the Pacific Gas & Electric Company's court as far as the project to widen Louise Avenue from Fifth Street to the railroad tracks west of the Manteca Unified School District offices where Lathrop's city limits end is concerned.

Manteca tree lighting, holiday fun for family Thursday at Civic Center

Manteca's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in front of the Manteca Civic Center, 1001 W. Center St.

Ripon plans tree lighting tonight

Ripon's Christmas tree lighting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mistlin Fountain at Oak Street and East Main Street. There will be free homemade cookies and hot chocolate provided by the Barnwood Restaurant and catering. The event will include Christmas music.

‘Every Monday Matters’ in GECAC After School Advantage Program

If you had the opportunity to make a difference, would you? If you could make someone's day by simply sharing a smile or writing a thank you, would you take the time to stop and do it?

SSJID leader talks about water, power

Water and power are the subject of Thursday's meeting of the Manteca Patriots.

Police group backs hopeful for council seat

Manteca City Council hopeful Richard Silverman has been endorsed for election in November by the Manteca Police Officers' Association.

Affordable housing concerns turn into foreclosure debacle

Editor's note: The following is the last in a series recapping Manteca's history.

Deal makes use of seal illegal

It will soon be a crime to use the City of Manteca logo for private or commercial purposes without the blessing of the city manager.

FIREWORKS BENEFACTORS

Whether the brand is TNT or Phantom, folks in the area have a choice when shopping for fireworks.

Naturalized citizen gives patriotic gifts on 4th of July

Amy Conklin loves the United States of America.

DA drops charges against youth pastor

The fate of Rob Cox now rests in the hands of the Clark County Grand Jury.

Clean cars = money for Manteca veterans

Got a dirty car in the driveway?

1990s: It was a blast for Manteca

Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history.

Charges dropped; pastor's case goes to grand jury

The fate of Rob Cox now rests in the hands of the Clark County Grand Jury.

Property, sales taxes are ‘the ticket’ to pay for city services

Here's some bad news for folks who believe Manteca Police write traffic tickets to shore up the general fund to underwrite city services.

Domino’s bringing ‘pizza theater’

All the great local pizza restaurants offer up a table for you to enjoy their wares.

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE SOUTH COUNTY

• TEACHER'S ALLEGED IMPROPER BEHAVIOR DECLARED UNFOUNDED: The complaint against a teacher involving improper behavior with a student at an elementary school in south Manteca has been declared as unfounded.

TRYING TO CLEAR HIS NAME

Rob Cox talks for a living.

Murder case: Legal options Cox faces

Clark County's murder case against Manteca Pastor Rob Cox could be dropped as early as Wednesday.