Britton shatters records; Ripon rules invite

Local competitors kicked off the Mid-Valley Swim League season in a big way over Memorial Day weekend.

Arevalo, Georgia heading back to College World Series

Sixth-seeded Georgia will meet with No. 3 Washington during the opening round of the NCAA Women's College World Series Thursday at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

MFC Flames take third tourney championship

TRACY - The Manteca Futbol Club Flames continued their rampage through tournament action during the spring season this past weekend.

Remembering more than a lawn chair and lemonade

In preparation for island life, I took a walk to the nearest taqueria for dinner.

MANTECA LITTLE LEAGUE PLAY

Scenes from Saturday's Manteca Little League minor division baseball at Lincoln Park

1970: Lancers pound Tracy High 11-0 in baseball season finale

Thirty years ago, on May 24, 1980, East Union High's 1980 football season nearly went up in smoke--literally--when a fire swept through a metal storage shed and team locker area in the boys' locker room at the Union Road campus. The blaze broke out between 11:15 and 11:30 am and, according to Captain Ron Waddle of the Manteca Fire Department, the first alarm sounded at 11:32 am. Lancer varsity football coach Vern Gebhardt said that although the investigation is continuing, preliminary reports indicate the fire may have started when a smoldering cigarette was tossed between the ...

Be prepared before warmer weather arrives

What a crazy spring we've been having lately!

Early-season tactics for fishing Sierra trout

Although the Sierra trout season has been open for almost a month now, in a wet year like this one, the stream conditions are still very much like a normal opening day.

Graduation 10 years ago: A look back at simpler times

­ My graduation was sweet.

MANTECA LITTLE LEAGUE PLAY

1990: Dominguez wins by KO in first round

Twenty years ago, on May 19, 1990, the "old" Tony Dominguez returned to the ring - which meant he didn't stay there very long. The professional boxer from Manteca only needed two solid connections with his powerful left hand to send Canada's Allan Harper crashing to the canvas in the first round of the 152-pound main event at the Stockton Civic Auditorium. Harper didn't get up in time to beat the count and Dominguez earned his 10th straight pro victory. The stunning win thrilled the heavily pro-Dominguez crowd, which had wondered whether the 27 year-old still had the ...

The bore-ing facts about wild pigs in California

Over the last few years I have seen increasing numbers of wild pigs while out on my outdoor excursions. As I understand it, wild pigs weren't very common in California until William Randolph Hearst imported some Russian Wild Boar to stock his private game preserve at Hearst Castle.

Going through photos a reminder of why fishing is a favorite pastime

One of my many regrets through my travels is that I didn't take more pictures.

When it comes to fishing, guarantee not to make promises

Making lists is the first step in missing the point, because it only increases the chances of looking back, judging based on check marks and failing to realize that life had its own plan and it would have been pretty great if you wouldn't have been so preoccupied.

MANTECA BOWL & FAMILY FUN CENTER

VARSITY: James Riley 279-236 - 692, Jordan O'Rear 227-223-629, Christopher Stewart 225-605, Carl Brown 212-582, Josh Delage 214-548, Ty Sheppard 547, Ashley Jones 244-546, Alex Leslie 509, Natalie Maertz 478, Courtney Sheppard 459, Brittina Burch 448.

Milburn keeps Gomes at bay to win late model

STOCKTON - Travis Milburn fended off a late race assault by Manteca's Jacob Gomes to take a hard earned victory in the Pacific Challenge Series ...

Cowboys JV defeat Galt in DYSA play

The Manteca Cowboys junior varsity used a balanced attack to blank the visiting Galt Warriors 13-0 in DYSA action Saturday at East Union High's ...