Archive By Section - NEWS
USO show, Memorial Day program, fireworks today at Woodward
An aircraft flyover, a 21-gun Howitzer salute, and aerial fireworks are the flashy aspects of today's Memorial Day Weekend ceremonies at Woodward Park.
Manteca event honors Navajo code talker
Throughout the early part of his life, Keith Little had people telling him about how his ways were uncivilized, and that his tradition and his people were savage.
Council waives fees to keep farmers market at Library Park
A Manteca tradition won't become a victim of the budget crisis. The Manteca City Council last week nixed plans to recover costs incurred for the use of Library Park for the summer farmers market. That effectively saves the Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau about $1,000 on the popular activity that they barely break even on each year. Had the council not waived the fees, the CVB was prepared to move the farmers market elsewhere on ...
NOT FORGOTTEN: REMEMBERING OUR HEROES
The first presentation of Saturday's "Not Forgotten" was standing room only at "The Place of Refuge" on Button Avenue that was part of the four-day scheduled of Memorial Day Weekend events.
Miss Pumpkin Fair & Mom ‘reaching for the stars’ to find a cure for MS
Imagine experiencing daily fatigue, loss of balance and difficulty walking. Some of the simplest daily tasks such as walking, yard work and shopping become difficult for a person with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Davis meets one of the men he saved
Sammy L. Davis knew that he had to do something when he heard crying across the river – despite the fact that he himself had been injured from a North Vietnamese recoilless rifle round that took out the howitzer his squad was operating.
Battle of Bulge survivor in Manteca Sunday
Earl Watson didn't know when he enlisted in the armed forced that he'd be taking part in one of the bloodiest battles in the history of modern warfare.
Fireworks, USO Show Sunday at Woodward Park
Fireworks lighting up the sky over Woodward Park Sunday at 8:45 p.m. will celebrate the safe return of those who have served America fighting the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Buy land for $9.9M & get home free
It is the ultimate Manteca estate. Pay $9.9 million for the Sedan Estate just over a half miles southeast of Woodward Park that features three parcels with a combined 184 acres with 147 of those acres planted with producing Chardonnay grapes and the seller will throw in the 30,000 square foot house for free. That's not a joke, either. The land itself represents the largest chunk of available property contiguous to Manteca as future residential ...
Homes sell every 6.3 hours
A home is now closing escrow every 6.3 hours in Manteca. It is a pace unparalleled in Manteca since the mid-1980s when a torrent of buyers flooded over the Almont Pass to snap up affordable homes – at least based on Bay Area prices – in new neighborhoods along Union Road such as the Mayors Park, St. Francis, and Greystone neighborhoods. It also is close to the buying activity in 1989-1990 that was fueled primarily ...
Shasta Park Playground dedicated in Rocha’s honor
It's been almost 20 years since the residents around Shasta Park first met with city officials about the open space at the center of the neighborhood.
Free fireworks over Woodward Park on Sunday
Large crowds expected for Sunday's regional Memorial Day Weekend celebration "One Nation under God" at Woodward Park – plus the noise caused by cannons shooting blanks and aerial fireworks – are prompting organizers and Manteca Police to offer advice to attendees and neighbors to help make the event go as smoothly as possible.
Family Fun & Fitness Expo Saturday at SHS
The Family Fun and Fitness Expo will be held this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sierra High, 1700 Thomas St., Manteca.
Demand jumps for state park campsites
Regardless of rising gas prices and the recent recession, families appear to be on the move for the Memorial Day Weekend.
‘They are not forgotten’
Manteca's highest decorated soldier – Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Davis - is being honored Friday morning in a ceremony kicking off four days of activities saluting the men and women who have served America in our nation's armed forces.
Articles by Section - 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.
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.
Manteca ponders keeping lobbyist for $80,600 a year
By DENNIS WYATT
Break-a-thon raises $52,000 for hospital
BY ROSE ALBANO RISSO
Crafting letters to grandchildren to preserve past
By JASON CAMPBELL
Sections:
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- BUSINESS |
- OBITUARIES |
- OPINION |
- HOME SCENE |
- 209 |
- MULTIMEDIA |
- FEATURED EDITIONS |
- MOVIES |
- REGIONAL NEWS
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © 2013 Manteca Bulletin - All Rights Reserved Privacy policy and Terms of service | Contact Us
