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Manteca makes major expansion of park system on Houx’s watch
The kids' squealing was sweet music to Steve Houx's years. It was late Friday morning and dozens of preschool kids were swarming over the playground equipment at Woodward Park. Houx couldn't help but smile. Houx – more than anyone else – realizes the value of the 52 acres around him. "I don't think you'll find another park this size in San Joaquin County except for Micke Grove's Park," Houx said. Houx this month ended a ...
God moves Waterford to open heart to wounded war vets
"When God puts something heavy in your heart you get things done," Manteca Ford dealership owner Phil Waterford told a group of his employees as he stood in front of his business giving away a 2010 Ford Fusion and $3,000 in cash.
Farmers market returns downtown on Tuesday
The Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's weekly downtown certified farmers market returns this Tuesday, June 2, at Library Park.
Looking for a job is hard, hiring is not much easier
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in San Joaquin County jumped from 10.2% to 16.4% within the last year. And while finding a job during lean times can seem difficult, if not impossible, the process of hiring is not much easier.
DeMolay hosts omelet breakfast this Sunday
Manteca DeMolay is hosting an omelet, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Temple, 212 N. Powers Ave. in Manteca.
Caswell State Park: Closing soon?
RIPON – Splashing on the bank of Caswell Memorial State Park was a perfect way for Steve Barrera and his two children to beat the heat on Thursday afternoon.
40 years later, family reunites in Manteca
It was a truly electric and exciting moment in time. It was all about family – about searching for roots and finding an uncle – and I actually got to be part of the concluding chapter of that life-long adventure. It was an emotional rush for Manteca businessman Larry Lenschmidt and for his 45-year-old niece from Petaluma when she and her husband, Malcolm, their 4-year-old son, Alex, and her sister Janet walked through the front ...
It’s going to take $196,053 to turn green into compost
Manteca's green waste will soon go to Lathrop. And in exchange, Manteca will get 100 cubic yards of mulch free of charge for use by the city. The rest will be turned into compost for use by landscapers and farmers. The Manteca City Council is expected to approve a contract with Valley Organics when they meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Manteca Civic Center, 1001 W. Center St. Valley Organics has submitted the low ...
Firefighters come to rescue of Jr. Ambassadors
Not even a lack of firefighters slowed down a fill-the-boot charity event organized to help youth in the community.
BBQ today benefits Fun Unity Night effort
The Rev. Quincy McClain and the Southside Christian Church are again offering a summer event to reach out to help change the lives of hundreds of youth who live in what is one of Manteca's most notorious at-risk neighborhoods for gang influences – Southside.
SSJID marks 100 years of service
It was a good reason to party. The South San Joaquin Irrigation District marked its first century of service this month prompting nearly 500 people to make their way to the district headquarters in Manteca for an open house on Wednesday. They were celebrating much more than just a milestone. The SSJID's reservoirs and coffers are both full while other irrigation districts in the state struggle to weather the drought and economic firestorm. The success ...
Waterford opens heart to Vietnam vet
When Phil Waterford got home from the Memorial Day drama events that he emceed on Saturday, he couldn't sleep.
Apartment fire causes $483,000 in damages
Manteca Police officer Stephen Dowswell on routine patrol Wednesday afternoon spotted heavy smoke coming from an apartment complex in the 400 block of Acacia Avenue – made a radio call for fire department response -and rousted its residents.
Manteca adds Saturday & private lessons
It's time to get into the swim of things again. Manteca Parks and Recreation – which provided 1,800 youth swimming lessons last summer – is getting ready to offer its standard week-day group sessions plus add Saturday lessons as well as private lessons. "We already have a few people who want private lessons," noted Toni Lundgren of Manteca Parks and Rec. She said the one-on-one classes are ideal for people who have children who need ...
DeMolay hosts omelet breakfast this Sunday
Manteca DeMolay is hosting an omelet, biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Temple, 212 N. Powers Ave. in Manteca.
Articles by Section - NEWS
Are we enabling panhandlers?
Take a close at those who are panhandling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Lathrop moves to expand its sewer capacity
LATHROP - It isn't electricity that's important when you're building new homes.
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.
Chief’s academy steers youth in right direction
Julian Castillo's experiences with law enforcement weren't always positive.
7 years after the peak
Property tax receipts are rebounding for the second straight year in Manteca.
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.
Cat in can prank goes way of tin garbage cans
It was a simple prank.
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.
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