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California needs a total recall of Sacramento
I'm not a huge fan of recalls but given the fact no one up in Sacramento really got the message May 19 I'm in favor of a total recall.
Why Republicans should like Jerry Brown as governor
Jerry Brown was right.
Missing the boat in the letter tug-of-war
Reading the endless back-and-forth between Republicans and Democrats in these pages is often good for a few minutes of low-cost entertainment.
The high cost of celebrating our liberty
The price of liberty is high.
‘Old Man River’ versus a ‘Younger Girl’
"Hotel California" was playing on the Escape's CD stereo as I turned down Yosemite Avenue headed for Staples Sunday with my 16-year-old granddaughter Ashley riding shotgun.
The unfairness of de facto boarding houses
Manteca creates neighborhoods designed for single family homes.
Managing risk in the mission field
The increase in trafficking, violence and kidnappings along the northern Mexican border is adding new impetus to stricter immigration policies, and heightened urgency to controlling illegal movement into the United States.
Five months that will shape Manteca for years to come
"The first five minutes are critical for what happens in the next five hours in a fire. (It is the same principle as) the next five months and how they impact the next five years." – Franco Torrice, Manteca firefighter
Time to rethink eighth grade ‘graduation’
Lathrop School is on to something.
Police physically & fiscally protect Manteca
Let's face it.
Random acts of kindness multiply fast
Random acts of kindness and compassion come in all shapes and forms.
As goes General Motors, so goes the nation
As much as I don't like the idea of Uncle Sam nationalizing General Motors regardless for how short of a time period it might end up being, it is tough to argue against the move.
The burden of a 90% public safety retirement benefit
It did in Vallejo.
State should take advantage of Hyundai offer
Too bad Gary Coleman wasn't governor.
Caswell State Park: Going, going, gone for years to come?
A unique Central Valley gem encompassing 258 acres awaiting those venturing to the southern end of Austin Road may soon be off limits.
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Professor offers to speak at any church
I'd like to thank the Stanislaus Humanists for inviting me to speak on Jan. 15 at the Manteca Library. And I'd like to thank all of the people from Manteca who came out either to hear me speak, or to participate in the events outside the building that night.
My body, eating habits: Things are now changing
Editor's Note: Susan McCreath has been selected to participate in the Year of You, a fitness challenge hosted by The Manteca Bulletin and CORE Athletic Performance. McCreath will keep a weekly journal, highlighting the strides and struggles of her fitness journey. These are her thoughts and feelings shared with you.
More oil trains fuel debate on railroad safety
Moving oil and its byproducts such as gasoline is inherently dangerous.
Obama versus the Constitution
President Barack Obama has now revealed that he unilaterally plans to use executive orders to "bypass" Congress. His shocking words were: "We are not just going to be waiting for legislation ... I've got a pen and I've got a phone. And I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward."
‘Leave it to Beaver’ gives way to ‘Lame acting Bieber’
Remember the good old days?
Manteca is winning the war on crime
Barry Blackburn is retiring after 27 years and one month of protecting people and property in Manteca
HOME, SMALL, HOME
Editor's note: Tony Lam graduated from Sierra High School some 10 years ago and is now working as a real estate professional in Hong Kong. While a high school student he worked part time at Kahl Photography Studio assisting in wedding assignments and was a charter member of the Manteca Rotary Interact Club.
Following in the footsteps of Pat O’Leary
Hello, Manteca. . . The Bulletin has given me the honor and privilege of writing a weekly "Man About Town" column. Born and raised in this town, I carry all the pride (and at times sadness), that comes with being a Mantecan. . . Sentiments such as "I miss the old Manteca" or "There's nothing to do here" or "I have to get outta here!" have become standard water cooler talk. And though I love being nostalgic and often want to get out these sentiments have grown trite and pervasive. This column will tout the merits, and showcase the people and places that ...
How DiCaprio is single-handedly wiping out clean air gains by Ford
Leonardo DiCaprio is part of the "green" green crowd.
Great Wolf, the race for mayor & public debate
Manteca City Council campaigns in recent election cycles have been fairly tame and predictable.
You can’t outwork your diet
Editor's Note: Susan McCreath has been selected to participate in the Year of You, a fitness challenge hosted by The Manteca Bulletin and CORE Athletic Performance. McCreath will keep a weekly journal, highlighting the strides and struggles of her fitness journey. These are her thoughts and feelings shared with you.
How to show walkers you drive like a Manteekan
Back in the 1990s, Manteca Waterslides did a take-off on a popular Top 40 song "Walk like an Egyptian" to create a radio campaign dubbed "Walk like a Manteekan" promoting the recreation water park.
The Aqueduct still flows full throttle during current drought
There is one "river" flowing at full capacity as California enters its third year of drought.
The Beav asks: Do city fathers know best?
Maytecafield. It's the perfect, idyllic community.
How about a Judge Pushover Beanie Baby?
Want to get a warm fuzzy feeling?
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