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Anna Fassler's boyfriend couldn't make it to the Almond Blossom Queen coronation ceremony Thursday night.
Recalling bygone almond festivals
Betty McBrian recalls the rich history of the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival when the entire celebration from the parade to the carnival took place in the city's core with kids being able to ride their bikes to the community center festivities.
Ripon spending $282K for shelter & refuel station
Within the next three months, the City of Ripon is expected to begin construction on the compressed natural gas and bus shelter project.
It’s a beautiful thing
A.M. Stephens Construction of Lodi was awarded the bid to handle the Main Street Phase 2 enhancement project.
FORECAST: TYPHOON COMING
Kevin Tate would have preferred not to see the rain Tuesday that officially ended the spring-like temperatures in the Central Valley.
Spring Creek will allow more social members
The Spring Creek Golf and Country Club board of directors voted unanimously to increase its number of social members.
Mayor Uecker feted by Ripon veterans
The VFW Post 1051 Hall on West Ripon Road is always in a celebratory mood whenever members gather. But the party on the eve of Valentine's Day was even merrier than most. The reason was obvious. Gatherings like it happen very rarely at the hall.
Council leery of spending $20k for Ripon TV spot
For elected leaders, the City of Ripon featured on a television series is nothing more than an intriguing thought.
Carnival offers dollar rides on Thursday at Mistlin Sports Park
The Almond Blossom Festival carnival opens Thursday with $1 rides from 5 to 10 p.m. at Mistlin Sports Park.
New clubhouse jumpstarts interest
His wood-headed golf clubs haven't seen the light of day in nearly a decade. And any ambition to play the course at Spring Creek Golf & Country Club left Leo Zuber the day his wife passed away. "I've had so many offers," said Zuber, a Ripon city councilman and the club's former president. "I have a set of clubs, but they have wood heads on them. It's been probably, oh gosh ... I think we've ...
BARRING NO DETAIL
The restoration of the old 1925 vintage Ripon Jail is soon to be completed through the efforts of Ripon Historical Society President John Mangelos and Harrison Gibbs along with countless hours of donated labor to its roof and foundation.
Cyclones earn keep by helping maintain fields
The Ripon Cyclones were again granted free use of the Ripon High varsity softball field. They received the OK last week on the facility-use waiver valid for this season from the Ripon Unified school board on Feb. 11. "The (Cyclones) came to us about four years ago in our time of need," Superintendent Louise Johnson said. "They've contributed their equipment and labor." Since 2011, those involved with the program – the Cyclones are made up ...
Move to make sure council benefits are a public matter
Since 1992, elected leaders have been eligible for health benefits as part of their perks. The last time Ripon Council members received an increase of any kind was nearly 13 years ago, according to City Attorney Tom Terpstra. At tonight's 7 o'clock meeting, they'll look to amend the policy that reads: "Council compensation is based on population and any raises must be approved by vote of the City Council." "Health benefits are a much larger ...
Dyk stays on the move with 2 jobs, volunteer service
Ripon High grad Janet Dyk has a daily schedule like none other. It includes running her antique shop, organizing her third consecutive Manteca Quilters' quilt show, overseeing Ag Venture for third graders throughout San Joaquin County, and serving as a trustee for the San Joaquin County Office of Education.
Rotary distributing free dictionaries
Ripon Rotarians gathered at the school district's warehouse where they tackled cases of dictionaries intended for the Ripon third graders.
Articles by Section - Ripon News
Ripon High water gun battle has $324 payday
This was the second week of Assassination. What is Assassination? It's probably not what you're thinking.
Ripon collecting unwanted drugs & syringes today
Rid your homes of unwanted prescription drugs and prevent drug abuse by dropping those expired pill bottles into a collection container today at the request of the Ripon Police Department.
Ripon Police listening to residents on Wednesday
Ripon Police Sergeant Danny Sauer will conduct a casual meeting with the residents of his beat area Wednesday night in the department's classroom facility at 259 North Wilma Avenue.
Marissa’s Closet benefit on Saturday
Marissa's Closet would like their friends and supporters to eat together and dance the night away in a fundraiser at Ripon's Community Center Saturday night from 6 until midnight.
Uncle Sam to Ripon: Go to Sacramento
Ripon's request for $3.5 million in federal funds to tap into the South San Joaquin County Surface Water Treatment plant is taking leaders to Sacramento next week.
Ripon Unified board yet to decide on principal
Candidates for two administrative positions were interviewed earlier this week at the Ripon Unified district office.
Ripon Police planning bicycle safety rodeos at Ripona, Parkview, Weston
Bicycle rodeos offered by the Ripon Police Department underscore safety of the community's school children. Officer Trevor McGinnis directed the first event at Ripon Elementary School yesterday with others to follow on May 1 through May 15.
Ripona jog-a-thon raises $10,000
Ripona Elementary School's annual jog-a-thon brought in some $10,000 for the school in the hour-long run Wednesday morning on the school's turf – bested only by the excitement seen on their faces.
Ripon getting ready for big clean-up effort
A city-wide cleanup is scheduled for next month.
RHS parking lot upgrades next
A Phase One construction update was presented to the Ripon Unified School District trustees earlier this month by Stephanie Hobbs, spokeswoman for the Ripon Community Athletic Foundation.
New digs allows Main Street Floral expansion
Main Street Floral has long been established in Ripon's downtown business community.
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