A landscape company – that did not call 811 before digging – struck a 4-inch natural gas line while digging in the planter area on the northeast corner of West Antone Raymus Parkway and South Main Street.

The gas immediately started leaking. The sound was heard from about 50 yards away.

The natural gas line belongs to PG&E. The firm made the necessary repairs.

Residents near the leak site were evacuated for their safety.

Police said the incident highlights the need to call 811 and have the area marked for utility components prior to digging. Damaging utility lines while digging opens the responsible party to legal action, which can be avoided by having the area marked.  

Illegal alcohol sale sting

ends with three citations

The Manteca Police Department conducted a Minor Decoy Operation throughout the city on Jan. 27.

The operations were conducted at three random on-sale licensed establishments and two random off-sale licensed establishments throughout the city.

On-sale licensed establishments are premises where the alcohol is sold and consumed on site such as restaurants. Off-sale licensed establishments are establishments that sell alcohol that cannot be consumed on premises such as grocery stores and liquor stores.

During the operation, employees from one on-sale establishment furnished alcohol to the decoys. Employees from two off-sale establishments furnished alcohol to the decoys by completing the sale.   

The effort included Manteca Police cadets, Manteca Police officers, and an ABC Agent.

The Manteca Police Department asks you to report any activities of underage people consuming, possessing, or being furnished alcoholic beverages by calling Manteca Police Department at 209.456.8101.