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Diamond Pet Food works on odor

In hopes of eliminating any foul odor, officials at the Diamond Pet Food plant have looked to remedy the problem. Since receiving numerous complaints about the smell, they've continued to search out the source of the odor contamination. At a recent Ripon City Council meeting, Ken Zuidervaart, who is the director of planning, provided the latest update. "They've extended the roof-top stacks by 10 feet to get the exhaust higher into the atmosphere to ...

April 22, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


Three bouncers charged in beating death of Ripon man

Three bouncers from a Lake Tahoe bar have been indicted on manslaughter charges stemming from the beating death of a Ripon man in 2012. Rodolfo Hernandez, 44, Sean Canilao, 48, and Ruben Lizzaragga were all indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter last week in the death of Derek "Zippy" Peneranda. The Ripon man was celebrating his 30th anniversary at Mo's Bar in May of 2012. Peneranda reportedly got into a fight at the bar ...

April 22, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Ripon News


Ripon vs. RC volleyball benefit for Sober Grad

The Third Annual Ripon High-Ripon Christian Boys' Sober Grad Volleyball Challenge to benefit post graduation parties for both schools is set for Friday, May 3.

April 22, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


He makes it his business to please customers

It's impossible to miss the sign in front of Jimmy Nagi's restaurant. Bright yellow and bursting at the seams, it performs two duties with perfection – attracting the eye of passing motorists and satisfying the owner's football allegiance to the Green Bay Packers. The sign also represents a business that has become an institution for South County residents looking for an afternoon bite – serving up sandwiches and burgers for hungry farmers and fisherman ...

April 22, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Ripon News


Ripon Unified naming new elementary school principal at tonight’s meeting

A new elementary school principal is exp ected to be named by Ripon Unified School District Trustees at a special meeting tonight in the city council chambers.

April 22, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


New rules for Ripon pot growers

Ripon Police Detective Sergeant Terri Jensen believes that updating an ordinance relating to the cultivation and possession of medical marijuana has good intentions.

April 19, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


2 Ripon High seniors charged in golf cart theft

Two Ripon High School seniors have been charged with three felonies in the theft of a Ripon Christian Schools golf cart that ended up in the Ripon High aquatic center swimming pool, according to Ripon Police First Sergeant Steve Merchant.

April 19, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


YOUNG LEADERS

The Rotary Club leadership camp near Coarsegold in the foothills was a blast, five Ripon High School students told Ripon Rotarians at their Wednesday noon meeting inside the Barnwood Restaurant.

April 18, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


Volunteers sought to help show Ripon a little love

Chuck Winn is encouraging young people to become part of 'Love Ripon' on April 27.

April 18, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


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.

April 18, 2013 | James Burns | Ripon News


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.

April 17, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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.

April 17, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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 ...

April 17, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


FORE! GOLF CART SINKS

A golf cart belonging to Ripon Christian Schools was removed from the pool at Ripon High on Monday.

April 16, 2013 | James Burns | Ripon News


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 ...

April 16, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


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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.

April 30, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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.

April 30, 2013 | | Ripon News


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.

April 30, 2013 | | Ripon News


Overdue rafters create concern

By GLENN KAHL

April 29, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


Zuber pushes for posting council packet

The agenda of a Ripon City Council meeting is often made up of the consent calendar, ordinances, resolutions, and discussion items. Councilman Leo Zuber had concerns about that format. Specifically, he inquired at a workshop held last Tuesday on what determines a consent calendar item. "Half the agenda is on the consent calendar and is taken (for approval) in one vote," Zuber said. "The public does not know what just happened." According to Deputy City ...

April 29, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


3 more outlets on way to Manteca by Black Friday

Three more outlet stores have inked deals to locate in The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley. Manteca Councilman Vince Hernandez confirmed that Craig Realty working with center developers has secured three retailers, that are in the process of preparing to open stores in Manteca before Black Friday. Developer Poag & McEwen has submitted plans to the city to convert at least one of the spaces for the three stores. Hernandez noted the first of the ...

April 29, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | Ripon News


30,000 expected for Memorial event

Upward of 30,000 people are expected to converge on Woodward Park in Manteca on May 26 for what military leaders have described as "the biggest Memorial Day Weekend commemoration on the West Coast." The salute to those who have fallen that also serves as a way of thanking those still living who have served America costs nearly $60,000 to stage. The biggest fundraiser is the raffling of two 2013 four-door Ford Fiesta sedans being donated ...

April 29, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | Ripon News


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