After more than a decade of serving valley families, Steven and Jean Wu have expanded their popular Japanese eatery into Manteca.
RIPON – McManis Family Vineyards is all about family. Ron and Jamie along with their son and daughter, Justin and Tanya, are the nucleus to one of the fastest growing wineries in the region. It all dates back to 1986 when this popular Ripon couple was married. Jamie remembers her mother Faye's words: "Oh, honey, I've got this nice boy I want you to meet!" Her response is indelibly imbedded in her mind, "Oh, ...
It can't be said that a lot hasn't changed at Tipton's Stationery and Gifts since they opened their doors 47 years ago.
Arlen's back! Working in his East Yosemite Avenue shop for 50 years, Arlen Gomes closed his doors "temporarily" to have surgery on his rotator cuff – a seven-year-old softball injury. Arlen has been missing in barbering since March 18, returning to work last week in the 500 block of East Yosemite Avenue. He's working five days a week, taking phone appointments for only eight clients each day. He said he was getting bored sitting home ...
It isn't everyday that you find a car that has it all. And for those lucky enough to find a car that suits all of their needs, getting it in all-wheel drive is next to impossible unless you're willing to shell out even more money for your dream machine. Not if you're in the market for the 2009 Suzuki SX4. The crossover vehicle sports not only a push-button all-wheel drive system that makes handling just ...
Manteca Chamber of Commerce members flocked to see the interior of the new Grocery Outlet market Wednesday morning as part of the weekly chamber coffee. It is located in the old Big Boy store on East Yosemite Avenue.
Steve and Debbie Tarr think that they've found the perfect grocery store for today's economic climate.
Settling in his Manteca office has been fulfilling for a physician moving into the community. Gastroenterologist Dr.Ripudaman Beniwal looks forward to seeing the end to colon cancer in the next 15 years. While working to prevent and to cure that disease, he has also spent some time substituting in the emergency room. A couple of months ago his family home was broken into by thieves – the door was broken and a window smashed. While ...
STOCKTON – Buying a used car doesn't have to mean that you're forgoing the benefits of owning a brand new model.
Things haven't changed much inside of Anderson's Mower and Bike in the 34 years they've been serving the community.
RIPON – Larry Stocks didn't seem to mind the sun when he was showing three-year-old grandson Braydon Singh how to pick out the best blueberries in the bunch late Thursday morning.
It's sleek and stylish and has an advertising campaign that has made it the buzz of the automotive industry.
RIPON - Fear of a dentist is conquered in different ways. One solution came from a young boy volunteering to put other children at ease before they climb into the chair. Anxious children going to the dentist for the first time are often comforted by Blake Fardanesh, 7, as they sit waiting to see Dr. Navid Fardanesh in his Ripon Dental Plaza office. After catching the eye of his mother and office receptionist Cindy that ...
I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing. Here at the ticket window of the Marketplace Stadium 10 Cinemas – where it once wasn't uncommon for me shell out more than $10 for a ticket to a late night show – I find myself contemplating a combination that includes my admission, a large soda, and a small popcorn for only $11. I think I've just found my new favorite hangout. And it's not like this ...
Elaine Ivey immediately fell in love with the Book Exchange when she came to Manteca 15 years ago.