Volunteers needed for tonight’s Lathrop Christmas tree lighting program

LATHROP – Volunteers are being sought to help at the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony to be held tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Manuel Valverde Park.

Lathrop police, firefighters join forces for food drive Saturday

LATHROP – They are usually on the forefront, fighting fires and taking a bite out of crime.

One cited, one taken to hospital after Yosemite-Union collision

Three cars tangled up in an intersection collision at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday that sent one woman to an area hospital and another was cited for not having a driver's license.

Braata, Façade bands performing Friday in Plea for Peace concert

Braata, a Manteca reggae rock band, and Facade, a progressive rock band, will be sharing their original music at the Plea for Peace Center in Stockton this Friday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m.

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."

Salazar tops DA race

Deputy District Attorney and Chief Prosecutor Tori Verber Salazar led Gary Hickey in the race for San Joaquin County District Attorney Tuesday night at press time.

Denham faces Eggman in November

Turlock small business owner Michael Eggman will challenge Jeff Denham for his 10th Congressional District seat in November.

Olsen has commanding Assembly lead

It might have been California's first truly open primary.

Happy Wheelers are among those not happy with ADA driven Manteca lawsuits

Farm fresh fruits and vegetables weren't the only things on the menu at the Manteca Farmer's Market on Tuesday

HITTING THE WATER

Interested in scuba diving? Curious about what lifeguard training involves? Want to swim laps for exercise? Need to learn how to swim? Or do you just want to splash around and have fun?

Fear of ADA lawsuit forces business to lock its doors

John Perez is afraid.

In Uniform

Raymond Osteria

Sisters serve simultaneous LDS missions

Sarah Sokolowski and her sister, Amanda, are currently serving as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, though they are across the continent from each other.

Council may ask Congress to reform ADA lawsuits

Manteca's elected leaders want businesses to have the opportunity to correct shortcomings in their compliance to the American Disability Act before being sued.

FARMERS MARKETS GALORE

California is considered the world's Mecca when it comes to variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Demonstrating flag-retirement protocol

When a flag of the United States is worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, it needs to be replaced with a new one. When that happens, the old flag is "retired."

Lathrop garbage rates may go up

LATHROP – Garbage rates are going up.

Rodeo this weekend helps with kids tutoring

Give Every Child a Chance is staging the Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Rodeo on the River fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8 from noon to 5 p.m. both days at Dell'Osso Family Farm in Lathrop just off Interstate 5.