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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.

April 15, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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.

April 15, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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 ...

April 13, 2013 | | Ripon News


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.

April 13, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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.

April 12, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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.

April 12, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


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 ...

April 11, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


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.

April 11, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


October surprise: No school break

The October break for Ripon Unified students is now a thing of the past. The board voted Monday to drop the week off from school and lengthen summer vacation starting in the 2013-14 school year. Teachers Chris Johnson and Cameron Burton represented the Ripon Unified District Teachers Association as they went before the board in support of the proposed 2013-2014 academic calendar. Johnson who serves as athletic director and varsity football coach told trustees that ...

April 10, 2013 | | Ripon News


MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

The Ripon High drill team arrived in Kentucky with very specific orders: To improve on a so-so performance at the 2012 nationals.

April 10, 2013 | James Burns | Ripon News


Ripon Christian gets OK on 1,500 seat sports complex

Eddie Erdelatz left Tuesday's Ripon Planning Commission with conceptual drawings of the Ripon Christian Athletic Complex.

April 10, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


RC pursuing own football field

The Ripon Planning Commission will look at a major site review tonight from Ripon Christian High School regarding a request to modify the existing sports complex.

April 09, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


VIRTUAL STUDENTS

When Don Ogden first step foot inside the local California Connections Academy, he was met with an empty office space with no teachers.

April 09, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Ripon News


Parents want Ripon Unified to close a school

Closing one elementary school to raise the daily attendance in others was presented as a solution Monday night to school district trustees as a way to restore electives and broaden the education opportunities of Ripon Unified students.

April 09, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Ripon News


Moving toward cheaper Ripon power

Ripon PG&E customers will find out in the coming months if they will have cheaper power.

April 08, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | 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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