SENIOR BREAKFAST

Manteca Councilman Vince Hernandez hosted a South of the Border breakfast for seniors Saturday at the Manteca Senior Center.

Master gardener, produce at Farmer’s Market Tuesday

You can find a master gardener and get information on the free recycling of electronics at Tuesday'sManteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's downtown certified farmers market at Library Park as well as fresh produce, things to eat and other stuff.

1929: City celebrates new street light system

40% of traffic fatalities in Manteca from DUI accidents

Two out of five people who have died on Manteca's streets in traffic accidents between 2005 and 2007 did so as a direct result of a motorist drinking.

Kids learn what it feels like to live like homeless

Being a part of the Kid in a Box event three years ago left a lasting impression on Lawrence Peverini.

Ripon Police worry about safety on Stanislaus River

RIPON – Taking advantage of Ripon's natural jewel has long been a tradition for a families and adolescents alike.

MOCK ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Participants in the Junior Crime Scene Investigation class investigated a mock crime scene Friday at the Boys & Girls Club.

Help sponsor a kid to go back to school with new clothes

Ray of Hope is making a change to its Back-to-School event.

Green future for street lights?

Wendy Benavides has a bright idea.

Louise-McKinley Avenue widening under way

LATHROP – Louise Avenue from McKinley to the city of Lathrop's eastern city limits at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will remain close to traffic until after the Fourth of July.

Del Webb seniors humble city officials, 8-2

The Silver Sluggers came ready to play Thursday against the City of Manteca.

SJ ag advisor Mick Canevari retires June 29

Mick Canevari's love of agriculture and commitment to helping others, instilled in childhood on the family farm established 100 years ago by Italian immigrant grandparents, provided the framework for a successful 36-year career with University of California Cooperative Extension. He retires June 29.

Manteca Peace Corps volunteer posts blog

Mitchell MacCready currently is in Ecuador serving in the Peace Corps.

Big beef over dairy cow gas

Manteca's elected leaders are having a cow over a Stockton City Council member nominated to serve on the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District.

IMPROMPTU WALK IN WATER

DROUGHT DEEPENS

It's official.

Weatherbee murder case set to go to trial

The three men believed to be responsible for gunning down a 51-year-old Weatherbee Lake man in front of his family will begin their murder trial on Aug. 11.

Dhaliwal seeking 2nd term as Lathrop mayor

LATHROP – Sonny Dhaliwal is proud of what he, the city council and city staff have been able to pull off over the last several years.

Court: State can resume selling bonds for high speed

SACRAMENTO (AP) - A state appellate court on Thursday overturned two lower court rulings that had stalled funding for California's $68 billion bullet train, handing a big win to the project and allowing the state to resume selling bonds to pay for it.

Kaiser offers free health fair Saturday

STOCKTON - The 2014 Neighbors in Health community health fair presented by Kaiser Permanente will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.

BACK IN FULL GLORY

Les Thomas is patriotic.

Only 1 of 3 incumbents in council race so far

LATHROP – Only one of the three incumbents has taken the first step towards securing his seat for the next four years.

McKinley-120 interchange

The proposed McKinley Avenue interchange could be the first step toward easing congestion on the 120 Bypass.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Mike Morowit's financial savvy has managed to keep Miner Mart a viable business through two economic downturns and a tectonic shift in Manteca retailing during the past 20 years.

Pastor still waiting on Las Vegas grand jury

The waiting game continues for Manteca Pastor Rob Cox.

Manteca Ford gives thousands to flag cleaning

Phil Waterford loves Manteca's patriotic backbone.

Growth triumphs over Manteca Rural Committee

Back in the 1980s the residents along the north side of Louise Avenue between Airport Way and the railroad tracks formed the nucleus of the Manteca Rural Committee.

Tough Manteca balancing act

Manteca has entered the green versus yellow lawn quandary.

SHE’S THE BEST: IT FIGURES

Brandi Galindo plays with a quiet confidence, but her physique cuts a loud impression.

RIPON HONORS THE HOBBS

It was a red carpet event Thursday night when San Joaquin County Supervisor Ken Vogel officially installed five board members to new terms on the Ripon Chamber of Commerce board during a dinner at the Spring Creek Country Club.