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Ripon Unified enrollment drops by 86 in November to November comparisonRipon Unified’s latest overall enrollment is currently at 3,318. Those were the District Enrollment figures provided at the Nov. 10 school board meeting, covering the reporting the third month22 hours ago -
Private River Islands gym before Lathrop planners WednesdayThe Lathrop Planning Commission will discuss the proposed construction of an 18,000 square foot private gymnasium on Wednesday, Dec. 17.22 hours ago -
$45,000 grant funds new ed center at Boys & Girls ClubCharlie Halford was credited as the catalyst behind the new Education Center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca / Lathrop. He’s been involved with the local youth organization for nearly 40 years. “This (room) started off as wood shop and then it was the teen room – now it’s the Education room,” he said Thursday during ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Panda Cares Center of Hope’s Education Center inside the Boys & Girls Club at 545 W. Alameda St. Practically everything in the education center is brand new thanks to remodel made possible by a $45,000 grant by the Panda Cares Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the company has the purpose of serving “the health and education needs of underserved youth and to foster the spirit of giving,” according to the mission statement. Halford got the ball rolling back in June. The remodeling project kicked off in September and was completed in three months. Members of the club were quick to enjoy the education room with new desks, furniture and other amenities to help them with their school work. It’s all part of the Boys & Girls Club’s vision on providing a safe place for kids to learn and grow along with those ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals. Many are active members of the community who serve in various capacities at the local club, with most in attendance at the special ribbon-cutting event. Included were board President Erim Nussbaumer, new CEO / President Sara Young, Manteca police / Manteca Unified board member Chief Stephen Schluer, Manteca Fire Battalion Chief Sterrie McLeod, Mayor Gary Singh, Manteca Councilwoman Regina Lackey, Chuck Crutchfield, Steve DeBrum, and Rex Osborn, to name a few.22 hours ago -
Zoning vote clears way for commercial complexThe Ripon City Council approved a rezone of a business office complex on the West Main Street corridor on Tuesday.December 12, 2025 -
Ripon Holiday parade ‘dazzles’ all the wayThey saved their spots, placing popup seats along the parade route. The annual Christmas Light Parade was held on this chilly, cold Thursday evening.December 12, 2025 -
300 attend Manteca Soroptimists’ 46th annual eventFun, food, and spirits. The 46th annual Holiday Affair hosted by the Manteca Soroptimists was the place to be Wednesday at the Bank of Stockton.December 12, 2025 -
Lathrop repairing sidewalks, landscaping in StonebridgeThe Stonebridge Community & Landscape Project calls for improving pedestrian accessibility and installing sustainable landscaping.December 11, 2025
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Gary Barton assumes role of Ripon’s mayorGary Barton was appointed Tuesday as mayor for the City of Ripon.December 11, 2025
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Spartan wrestlers join forces with Lathrop Police for healthy room effort for at risk kidsThe holidays are about giving. The Lathrop High wrestling program recently did just that. Spartans coach Mitchell Selna and his Spartans joined local police with the Healthy Room Project.December 11, 2025 -
Local students compete in countywide spelling beeG-e-n-e-a-l-o-g-y. That was the winning word at last week’s San Joaquin County Spelling Bee Championship in the Junior Division.December 10, 2025