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Volunteers sought to help show Ripon a little love
Chuck Winn is encouraging young people to become part of 'Love Ripon' on April 27.
Marathoners pay tribute to Boston victims on the run
Michelle Crippen and Debbie Schickert were sickened by what they saw, but couldn't pull away from their TVs.
She’s asking Uncle for $1.6M
Ripon's Stephanie Hobbs is going to Washington, D.C., Saturday to lobby for $1.6 million funds to complete the $2.8 million renovation of the Ripon High athletic stadium.
LUCK OF THE DRAW
The Ripon Rotary Club Bingo and Poker Tournament held Friday night in the Community Center drew 160 competitors some of whom played well beyond the 9 p.m. cutoff time vying for the top prize.
First pitch at Mistlin fields on March 2014
The Mistlin Sports Complex could be ready for use by March 2014. That's the best guess provided Kevin Werner at the Ripon City Council meeting on Tuesday. "Based on the contract, construction completion is mid-August," said the interim city administrator / city engineer. "The grass would then need time to get established." Werner was asked about the timelines for the Mistlin Sports Complex by Councilman Leo Zuber. Construction continues on the four new softball fields ...
FORE! GOLF CART SINKS
A golf cart belonging to Ripon Christian Schools was removed from the pool at Ripon High on Monday.
Ripon ready for some more ‘Love’ April 27
"Love Ripon" is back. On Saturday, April 27, the community is encouraged to spend this day giving, caring or doing cleanup projects around town. Vice Mayor Chuck Winn is scheduled to lead the discussion on "Love Ripon" at tonight's Ripon City Council meeting. He along with coordinators Dan Rowe and Matt Householder were involved in the previous "Love Ripon" held last September. It was about a year ago that Ripon first took part in the ...
Getting ready for Rina’s Run
Sponsors for the upcoming annual Rina's Run gathered on the Ripon High School track to demonstrate their support for the Saturday, May 11, 5K/half marathon run/walk.
Natural Path Wellness Center hosts chamber mixer
The nine member staff of the Natural Path Wellness Center greeted and hosted the business community on Friday to a Ripon Chamber of Commerce mixer in their new facility in the 300 block of West Main Street.
Compton ends 27 years at helm
Leon Compton didn't want a big party or sappy speeches on his last day of work. Instead, the city administrator for the City of Ripon met with close friends, longtime colleagues, and dignitaries for an ice cream social at Stouffer Hall. After 27 years, he officially retired Friday as city administrator for the City of Ripon. Kevin Werner, who is the city engineer, will take his place in the interim. "This was the way Leon ...
Ripon Police seize 50 pounds of marijuana
Multiple large trash bags filled with 50 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $15,000 sent a Ripon man to county jail Friday morning.
Ripon connects with San Jose students
California Connections Academy Principal Don Ogden told Ripon Unified trustees Monday night that his school has nearly 300 students enrolled from as far away as San Jose along with a new professional association with the legendary Julliard Academy in New York.
Ripon High adds course in theatre arts for 2013-14
An entry level theatrical course designed to develop skills in acting, dramatic performance and other forms of theatre craft is being added to the high school curriculum for the next school year.
Prep playing fields: More the merry
Stephanie Hobbs would be thrilled to have new neighbors. As president of the Ripon Community Athletic Foundation, she supports what could be the future home for the Knights' football and soccer programs. The proposed 1,500-seat Ripon Christian Athletic Complex received approval Tuesday by Ripon Planning Commission. There is no time line as of yet but RC officials can soon plan on doing some fundraising. "I'm wholeheartedly excited about Ripon Christian's plans for their beautiful new ...
RC Pre-K students get taste of kindergarten
Children from pre-kindergarten classrooms at Ripon Christian Elementary School were taken on an hour-long orientation journey Wednesday morning in Pam Huisken's kindergarten room.
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THE BUFF MAN
Nick O'Brien won the traditional Buff Man Competition at Manteca High on Thursday. "I'd like to thank NASA for taking a star like me and placing my presence on Earth," he said at the event held in the Mulvihill Theater. O'Brien, who took home the trophy – in this case, a 1996 Valley Oak League swimming trophy – and was crowned and serenaded to by the MHS Quartet, edged out his Buffalo football teammate Eddie ...
Two weddings and a class this Sunday at CWC
By ROSE ALBANO RISSO
Drought helps net SSJID $4M so far in water sales
South San Joaquin Irrigation District has what much of California wants - water. Many urban water agencies and rural irrigation districts in the Golden State are clamoring for more water on the heels of this week's announcement that the Sierra snowpack is only at 17 percent of normal levels. The Sierra snowpack is essentially the state's largest water reservoir covering almost 40 percent of California's needs. "The phone has been ringing off the hook," noted ...
Drought helps net SSJID $4M so far in water sales
South San Joaquin Irrigation District has what much of California wants - water. Many urban water agencies and rural irrigation districts in the Golden State are clamoring for more water on the heels of this week's announcement that the Sierra snowpack is only at 17 percent of normal levels. The Sierra snowpack is essentially the state's largest water reservoir covering almost 40 percent of California's needs. "The phone has been ringing off the hook," noted ...
ACE seeking to extend service to Modesto
Downtown Manteca's transit station is on target for completion in June. Now all the station needs is Altamont Commuter Express passenger train service. And the earliest that could happen is 2018. "It (2018) is a pretty aggressive target," noted Stacey Mortensen, executive director for the San Joaquin Rail Commission. Mortensen said establishment of a target date was key to get those involved with the effort focused on the goal. She added Stanislaus County securing their ...
Baciocco inks with Redlands
Anthony Baciocco can do a little bit of everything on the football field.
Ripon grows by 129 residents to 14,606 population
Ripon added 129 residents during 2012 to make it the third fastest growing city in San Joaquin County.
HIS WORK ROCKS
If you ask Anthony Beato what he does for a living, the response might elicit scenes of a Georgia chain-gang.
Ripon trapshooter entering Manteca Hall of Fame 2013
Randy Ernest Albertsen – who is part of a five-man team holding a World Trapshooting Record – is being inducted into the Manteca Hall of Fame.
Board of Directors key to Bethany Home’s success
Most all of the not-for-profit organizations in the United States operate with a Board of Directors. In brief, it is the directors who are responsible for adhering to the Articles of Incorporation, for setting policy, for hiring the top level of management, and for ensuring financial stability.
Farmers market returns May 30
The Ripon Local Farmers Market kicks off on May 30.
Hobbs makes pitch for federal funds for stadium project
Stephanie Hobbs spent last week lobbying in Washington, D.C., trying to secure federal funds to help with the Ripon High athletic field's $2.8 million renovation.
Day of Prayer event at 1st Christian Reformed
The Ripon Community National Day of Prayer Event takes place on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m., at First Christian Reformed Church located at 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon.
New Life Singers at Immanuel Christian Reformed Sunday
The New Life Singers will be leading worship at the 6 p.m. service on Sunday, May 5, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church.
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