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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 ...

May 31, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


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.

May 31, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


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.

May 31, 2009 | | NEWS


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.

May 30, 2009 | By MONICA CANE Faith columnist | NEWS


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.

May 30, 2009 | | NEWS


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.

May 29, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


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 ...

May 29, 2009 | Glenn Kahl | NEWS


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 ...

May 29, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


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.

May 29, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


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.

May 29, 2009 | | NEWS


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 ...

May 28, 2009 | Dennis Wyatt | NEWS


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.

May 28, 2009 | Jason Campbell | NEWS


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.

May 28, 2009 | | NEWS


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 ...

May 28, 2009 | | NEWS


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.

May 28, 2009 | | NEWS


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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


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