Quintet serenades Doctors Hospital of Manteca patients on Christmas Eve

It's never uplifting to spend the holidays confined to a hospital bed.

1999: Manteca Police beef up staff for new year’s eve parties

Manteca Ford serves 500+ Christmas Eve breakfast

Phil Waterford didn't want to see people go without during the holiday season.

‘OLD GRANDPA’ DEBUTS

Jewel. James Taylor. Jack Johnson. Lucia Barragain?

1940s: War brings major changes in Manteca

Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close.

Legal truck route in place, modifications next

It is now legal for larger tractor-trailer truck combinations that almost exclusively serve major distribution centers such as Millard Refrigeration, Ford Motor Co. and ADPS Packaging to access Spreckels Park.

Portuguese cultural class starts Jan. 6 at MRPS Hall

MRPS Hall in Manteca will be the new meeting place for the next Portuguese cultural class starting on Jan. 6.

JINGLE BELL ROCK

The Dance and Cheer Stars' annual Christmas show "Jingle Bell Rock" was conducted at the Neil Hafley School gym last weekend.

ODDS & ENDS

CORRECTION

SSJID forced to spend $47K to help others in need of water

South San Joaquin Irrigation District wants to be able to help farmers and urban users outside of its district boundaries if the opportunity arrives in 2010.

WHAT THEY TELL SANTA

Destiny Harper wants a Pixie game for Christmas.

Manteca Ford hosts today’s free breakfast

Phil Waterford knows that times are tough for families during this holiday season.

1930s: Farm woes, fires, & floods strike Manteca

Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close.

Manteca Bulletin not publishing Christmas

The Manteca Bulletin will not be publishing a Christmas edition on Friday so employees and carriers can spend the holiday with their families.

Valentines’ lunch for seniors set

Sister Ann Venita Britto and her Ministry of Caring will host the annual Valentine's Day luncheon for seniors on Wednesday.

HIS FINAL SHIFT

Bill Todd has gone from fighting fires to throwing darts.

‘They’re still human beings just like you or me’

It was obvious that it had been days since she had last seen a shower or any prolonged time at a sink.

Manteca leaders discuss drought strategies tonight

Reducing municipal water pressure is on the list of short-term actions Manteca could consider implementing in response to the statewide drought emergency.

Farmers & friends pray to end drought

If you pray for rain, it will happen. You can't convince Dave Roorda and friends otherwise. The proof is in the ground.

Help sought to pick excess citrus for struggling families

Volunteers are needed to make sure citrus that otherwise would rot can be picked to provide oranges and grapefruit to help feed struggling families.

Giving Manteca homeless HOPE

Dave Thompson's phone rings a lot.

Bowl-a-thon Feb. 22 benefits free tutoring through GECAC

The challenge is on to determine who the better bowlers are while at the same time helping struggling kids succeed in school.

Boys & Girls honoring youth of year Thursday

Six Manteca-Lathrop Boys & Girls Club members are competing for Youth of the Year honors.

Citizen friendly chambers debuting

A more citizen friendly Manteca City Council chambers debuts Tuesday.

KRON’S CORONATION

Gary Kron has been part of East Union High's greatest highlights and achievements on the basketball court.

Woman struck in crosswalk on Yosemite

A 31-year-old Manteca woman was seriously injured at 8:40 p.m. Saturday when she was struck by a westbound taxi cab as she was crossing West Yosemite Avenue in a crosswalk on her way to a grocery store.

Shasta students explore career options

Jennifer Contreras had an interest in the culinary arts while growing up in Manteca.

Fire district asks for city fee waiver

The Ripon Consolidated Fire District is about to start construction of a new station at the corner of River Road and North Ripon Road.

Lathrop scores drop in violent crime down

Violent crime is down. Property crime is up.