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Mr. Smith definitely didn’t go to Washington
Republican senators are sounding like outraged socialists as they preen for TV cameras slamming big fat corporate bonuses. Democrats are acting like they're deaf as they deflect tough questions about why they negated provisions to block fat AIG bonuses behind closed doors while negotiating bailout packages.
An honest dollar for an honest day’s work, what a concept
Patrick Heany of Manteca Roofing, Todd Roddan of New Bud's Nursery and the family business that did my fencing are why I have confidence in America's future.
Just say no to traffic signals at Van Allen, FC Road along 120
It is time to draw the proverbial line in the sand and fill it with concrete.
Making yard work positive for my son
Not too long ago, my mom opted to do away with her long-time landscaping services.
Wild side of Salina, Kansas, attraction came from Manteca
What does Manteca have in common with Salina, Kansas?
The case for no new taxes lacking a sunset clause
The real fun is about to begin.
Hernandez, Moorhead get high marks for not being political hacks
Debby Moorhead and Vince Hernandez are examples of the type of elected leaders we need representing us in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Panda Express: Latest political correctness target
Berkeley despite all of its posturing as being a bastion of tolerance is perhaps one of the least tolerant places on earth.
Honking your horn: A small gesture for our educators
I owe my sister Mary an apology.
DMV delivers with courtesy, efficiency & without incident
Call it the 11-minute miracle.
Kids are watching, kids are imitating
At the recent Manteca Sports Heroes Hall of Distinction awards dinner, I was shooting the breeze about sports with East Union High Principal John Alba.
Uncle Sam aka Big Brother & the mileage tax
George Orwell must have been elected to Congress this past November.
Leave it to a woman to push your limits
I still remember the day 14 years ago when instructor Susan Stricker walked over to me in the middle of a group exercise class at In Shape.
Left behind
Karen and I have joined a Christian Bible Study group that is studying the book called 'Left Behind' written by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. It's quite a story about the Earth's Last Days. It does give us a whole new way to look at what s going to happen when Jesus comes back and gets us. Wow!
Only healthier economic lifestyle will put an end to Greedcession
Gasoline per gallon at the Chevron I go to is down to two shares of Citibank stock plus a half a share of GM stock.
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FRIVOLOUS ADA LAWSUITS
It's still happening – and this time it's taking place in our own backyard. Predatory American Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits are being filed against small business owners across Manteca. Twenty-one businesses have already been hit, all by Sacramento-area attorney Scott Johnson who has over 3,000 such lawsuits pending throughout California.
The insanity of safe and sane fireworks
Modesto last month lost nine townhouses to a fast-moving grass fire.
City planning discriminates against workers living in Manteca
The working thesis of the Manteca General Plan is simple. It's all about doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
The battle cries being raged over Kaiser’s Manteca hospital
One hopes that some of the nurses carelessly making inaccurate representations of Kaiser's financial picture are a bit more careful when administering medicine to patients.
Can’t defend Obama on Bergdahl
Not even I can defend this one. Since Barack Obama was elected President, he has misstepped many times. I have defended most of those because every step he takes a step he does so with an anchor in the form of the Republican Party pulling him back. The Republicans have attempted to marginalize him since before he took office.
There’s something to be said for riding in a taxi
It was 12:45 a.m. on New Year's Eve (day, technically) and I was standing outside of a bar on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco with no cell phone, no wallet, no ID and five crinkled $1 bills in my pocket.
Bullying laws need context instead of just harsh penalties
Brian McClain is an assistant professor for physical and natural sciences at the College of Western Idaho,
Get ready for the new rage: The $300 ‘perfect’ T-shirt
My idea of a quality T-shirt is a California muscle shirt made by Urban Pipeline.
Christian dance show & rodeo this weekend
SONdance presents this year's production entitled "Abundance" at the Ripon Christian High Performing Arts Center located at 435 N. Maple Ave., in Ripon, on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 in advance or $12 at the door.
Manteca needs to get farmers on board now for recycled water
How do the folks on the space station orbiting earth right now get fresh drinking water?
Manteca makes rights of some superior to rights of others
I admire the Manteca Firefighters Association and their dedication to raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The world needs more respect not more fences
Forget that fences make good neighbors.
Santa Barbara tragedy & gun laws
I was shocked, saddened, and angered the other day when I read that some crazy guy in Santa Barbara had killed six innocent people before taking his own life.
Weaning Manteca general fund off its addiction to bonus bucks
What does $12.3 million buy?
The case to make library investment a high priority
Are libraries relevant?
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