The most unique New Year’s Eve Party this year in Manteca will arguably take place at the Deaf Comedy Club.
The California Keys — dueling pianos — are the feature of two shows at 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at the downtown comedy club at 127 North Main Street.
It features Dave Coldren and Nick Kenbrabndt.
The group was formed from Coldren’s performance several months ago when the Manteca High band from the 1970s staged a reunion at the comedy club.
Coldren and a few ex-MHS bandmates threw a band together and stole the evening.
The reunion was part of a three-day event the first weekend of October celebrating the impact former band instructor Gregg Souza had on Manteca High band students during his tenure at the high school.
The $30 ticket New Year’s Eve event includes a champagne toast.
Tickets are available on the Deaf Puppy Comedy Club site.
The California Keys will return to the Deaf Puppy in February on Valentine’s Eve.
Police warn cost of first-
time DUI average $13,500
Ringing in the New Year often calls for a toast.
Whether it’s a restaurant, bar, or any social gathering to usher 2026, NYE partygoers are likely planning to celebrate the special occasion with an alcoholic beverage of their choice.
This means drinking responsibly – as in moderation (be practical and stay within the recommended moderate drinking levels), avoid binge drinking, and mindfully pace (drink in a slower pace, hydrate with water, and enjoy food with that beverage) – or opting for a designated driver, if out and about.
But it’s not just alcohol these days for those behind the wheel.
The Lathrop Police Department noted that impaired driving can be as a result of using prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs.
And while medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal.
Drivers can be charged with Driving Under the Influence. Those charged as first-DUI offenders can face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties as well as a suspended license, according to Lathrop police.
They conducted a DUI/CDL check point on Louise Avenue, east of Cambridge Drive, on Dec. 14, in an effort to keep the community safe on the roadways.
The result of that, according to Sgt. Chris Ly, was 317 vehicles being contacted, with 11 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license.
One vehicle was towed away.
