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Supervisors fear Delta water grab

Frank Ruhstaller and Steve Bestolarides are rallying the troops as California's perennial water wars heat up.

May 24, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Manteca on the grow during 1970s & 1980s

Editor's note: This is the fourth of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.

May 24, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Pedestrian struck by car on Center St. dies

A 70-year-old Manteca man struck by a westbound car in the 200 block of East Center Street at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday died of his injuries in San Joaquin General Hospital, according to police reports.

May 24, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Tony & Mrs. K’s Bakery Café opens at East Yosemite & Cottage avenues

It is a dynamic change of life for Artemis Vourakis from being a legal secretary to opening a Greek Bakery and Café at the corner of East Yosemite and Cottage avenues in Manteca. Vourakis' brother Hercules is opening a modern car wash on the site late in July or early August.

May 24, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Manteca Police planning DUI checkpoint

The Avoid the 10 DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend at DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers and to keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

May 23, 2013 | | NEWS


Pedestrian crash victum dies from injuries at hospital

A 70-year-old Manteca man struck by a westbound car at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night died of his injuries in San Joaquin General Hospital, according to police reports.

May 23, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


When mosquitoes attack

Tracy Crane slipped into a bikini and summer dress and joined her boyfriend Scott Johnson for a float down the Stanislaus River.

May 23, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Man thrown 40 feet after being struck by car on Center

A known Manteca transient apparently walked in front of a west bound car at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of East Center Street, midway between Lincoln and Grant Avenues.

May 23, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


‘Threats’ against officer’s life: Terrorist threats or free speech?

Threats against a Manteca Police officer's life on the Internet forced a former Manteca man to appear in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday morning for his continued arraignment on felony charges.

May 23, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


Manteca: War years yield to tranquil 1950s

Editor's note: This is the third of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.

May 23, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


State demands $1.7 million

Sacramento made it clear to Manteca: Pay back a $1.7 million redevelopment agency loan now or risk having local sales and property taxes seized.

May 22, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


City swimming program requires big pool of money

LATHROP – The City of Lathrop isn't necessarily swimming in a pool full of money.

May 22, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


New Melones assures Manteca’s prosperity

Editor's note: This is the second of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.

May 22, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Manteca turns 95 as a city a week from today

Editor's note: This is the first of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.

May 21, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


Prognosis good for boy, 2, run over by pick-up

The 2-year-old who was run over by the family's pickup is still undergoing some tests at Children's Hospital in Oakland but is expected to come home soon.

May 21, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


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Are we enabling panhandlers?

Take a close at those who are panhandling.

June 20, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


A GOOD READ

Rene Alvarez sat on a park bench in front of the Manteca Library, pleased to be miles away from a television and video games.

June 20, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


District will spray after WNV found in 2 Manteca birds

Two dead blue birds have triggered red flags for San Joaquin County officials, who have scheduled another treatment along Division Road and the Stanislaus River.

June 20, 2013 | James Burns | NEWS


Manteca Police conducting DUI, driver’s license checkpoint

If you're planning on hitting the streets in Manteca between 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday, don't leave home without your driver's license or get behind the wheel if you're intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.

June 20, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


She dives into summer job with enthusiasm

Most people don't want to be out of bed that early, let alone in the less-than-tepid water of a swimming pool.

June 20, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Aggressive panhandling? Call police

Arresting someone for aggressive panhandling in Manteca in all likelihood will not result in punishment in the form of jail time or even community service.

June 19, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


SEWING WITH LOVE

The women who work in a small but well-appointed room at the Woodbridge at Del Webb club house call the place, tongue in cheek, "the sweat shop."

June 19, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Lathrop moves to expand its sewer capacity

LATHROP - It isn't electricity that's important when you're building new homes.

June 19, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Drive-thru dinner helps human trafficking fight

A drive-thru dinner fund-raiser is being held at Precision Automotive on Moffat Boulevard on Thursday, June 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to support the non-profit organization, Without Permission.

June 19, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | NEWS


Chief’s academy steers youth in right direction

Julian Castillo's experiences with law enforcement weren't always positive.

June 19, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


7 years after the peak

Property tax receipts are rebounding for the second straight year in Manteca.

June 18, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


GIVE IT A TWIRL

Dandi Manuel won't tell you how old she is.

June 18, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Union tiff over pensions means bus cutbacks

LATHROP - A transportation labor dispute that's not even supported by the rank-and-file members of the unions that started the fight could end up drastically impacting public transit operations in San Joaquin County.

June 18, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Cat in can prank goes way of tin garbage cans

It was a simple prank.

June 18, 2013 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


Manteca may end squeeze play at Lathrop Road intersection

The attempt at a squeeze play may end soon on westbound Lathrop Road at Madison Grove Drive.

June 18, 2013 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


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