Fish study threatens water supply

An unprecedented fourth consecutive drought year in modern times that is threatening California may not be as disastrous for the South County as a federal fish study.

Growling during Lathrop council meeting prompts police inquiry

LATHROP – Lathrop resident J. Chaka Santos just found out that growling at someone at a council meeting could land you into trouble with the law.

Final tally: Telethon raises $94,306

The Manteca/Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Telethon raised $94,306.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT DEC. 13

Taste of Ripon takes place Thursday

RIPON – For 14 years the annual 'Taste of Ripon' has given residents the chance to mingle with downtown merchants in a friendly and festive environment.

ODDS & ENDS

Black Friday & beyond key to budget

Black Friday – with any luck – will turn into black ink for the City of Manteca.

Dell’Osso holiday lights is a bright idea for fun

It was an annual tradition to pile into the car with my parents and drive around town looking at the ornate Christmas displays that people would assemble.

Travel safety to and from Lathrop High before council

LATHROP – The Lathrop City Council at a public hearing tonight will continue to hear from residents if they have any transportation needs that need to be met.

Kids help McNerney collect cards for troops

Jerry McNerney , D-Pleasanton, was inspired to run for the U.S. House of Representatives by his son.

Tree lighting ushers in season in Ripon

RIPON – The Christmas season is officially underway in "The Almond Capital of the World."

PG&E work delays Louise-McKinley widening indefinitely

LATHROP – The ball is in the Pacific Gas & Electric Company's court as far as the project to widen Louise Avenue from Fifth Street to the railroad tracks west of the Manteca Unified School District offices where Lathrop's city limits end is concerned.

Manteca tree lighting, holiday fun for family Thursday at Civic Center

Manteca's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in front of the Manteca Civic Center, 1001 W. Center St.

Ripon plans tree lighting tonight

Ripon's Christmas tree lighting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mistlin Fountain at Oak Street and East Main Street. There will be free homemade cookies and hot chocolate provided by the Barnwood Restaurant and catering. The event will include Christmas music.

‘Every Monday Matters’ in GECAC After School Advantage Program

If you had the opportunity to make a difference, would you? If you could make someone's day by simply sharing a smile or writing a thank you, would you take the time to stop and do it?

Quilt show proceeds help homeless, others

They are piece makers in the aesthetic sense. But they also help those who helped bring peace to the world – America's veterans.

Lincoln park getting new picnic shelter

Lincoln Park's makeover is continuing.

Brawl mars Ripon golf benefit play

A brawl that broke out between adults at the annual Ripon High School Quarterback Club's fund-raising golf tournament at 3 p.m. Friday brought police officers to the private Spring Creek Golf and Country Club where they found two men fighting amidst a large crowd gathered near a golf cart on the course.

Voters will decide how to elect MUSD trustees

Voters in the Manteca Unified School District will have one measure on in the November ballot that others outside that geographical area will not have to worry about. They will have to decide whether the election of Board of Education trustees should be by area only or at-large.

Octogenarian couple bike path fixture

They are two conspicuous figures on the Tidewater Bike Path.

RIPON FFA TAKES TOP PARADE HONORS

The sweepstakes trophy in the 52nd annual Ripon Almond Festival Parade Saturday went to the Ripon Future Farmers of America.

It’s a wonderful life, Frank

All that Frank Guinta wanted were a few friends to come visit with him while he was still able.

His art graces garbage trucks

Make room, Michael Recycle. You've got company in the yard at the City of Manteca's Solid Waste Division.

SSJID starts retail power work in Lathrop

Call it a practice run.

79 boxes heading to troops

Care packages for troops stationed overseas were delivered this week.

Cupcake Wars underway today in Manteca

When it comes to the Cupcake Wars Competition, Kelly Perea is predicting good things for today's event at the Christian Worship Center in Manteca.

Couple finds love during lockdown at The Commons

It was something of an exercise in karma when Virginia Archer moved into the Commons at Union Ranch and met retired Hayward jeweler and avid pilot Vernon Minor.