100 years ago

September 8, 1916

Joe Duranno, known as Joe Mex, the Mexican contractor was the victim of Manteca’s first hold-up early Monday in front of the Joshua Cowell residence on Yosemite Avenue. Joe says that he was suddenly confronted by two men, one quite tall, and relieved of the 30cents which he had with him. The robbers were apparently displeased with Joe’s lack of finances and proceeded to rough with him, leaving his face considerably bruised. No trace of the robbers has been found.

90 years ago

September 9, 1926

The city tax rate was fixed at $1.35 for each $100 of assessed valuation at a meeting of the city trustees Tuesday night. This is a reduction of five cents over the rate of last year. The budget of the coming year was fixed at $15,685 for the general fund to pay current expenses.

80 years ago

September 10, 1936

Property owners of Manteca will pay the same tax rate this coming year as they have during the past year, which is $1 on the assessed valuation. The rate was set at a meeting of the city council Tuesday night following the adoption of a budget for the coming year. The budget calls for a proposed expenditure of $20,721.

70 years ago

September 5, 1946

After a discussion, the City Council approved the Jaycees project of providing street signs for the city. Street Commissioner George Lucken was instructed to work with the Junior Chamber in getting the work under way. Ray Brown, representing the Jaycees, emphasized that the Jaycees are going to try and raise the entire amount necessary for the work and will furnish all labor necessary to erect the signs.

60 years ago

September 6, 1956

Manteca Elementary Schools enrollment as of the first day of school on Tuesday was 1,690, up 33 students from opening day in 1955. Lincoln School opened with 718 students present, Yosemite School with 492 and Lindbergh with 482. The Manteca Union High School opened with 866 pupils enrolled and present and another 59 registered. The enrollment tops last year’s opening day figure of 809. The local elementary schools show a substantial increase in enrollment despite the fact that St. Anthony’s Parochial School has removed at least 70 to 80 students from the public schools.

50 years ago

September 9, 1966

Bids for work on the extensive remodeling of the Manteca Post Office are being called for starting today, announced Lawson B. Knott, General Services Administrator.  More than 10,000 square feet of floor space will be added at an estimated cost of between $375,000 and $400,000. Also included in the renovation is 2,000 feet for additional parking and air conditioning, according to Knott.

40 years ago

September 10, 1976

City Council Tuesday evening paved the way for establishment of a cultural center in the heart of the city when it approved plans for the Manteca Art Association to move into the A-frame across Poplar Avenue from the City Library and get the project under way. City officials urged the group to function under the wing of the City Metro Rec department, which formerly occupied the A-frame and still uses it for storage, until an organizational structure can be formed with which the city can legally negotiate an agreement for use of the property.

30 years ago

September 10, 1986

The impacts of a proposed 94-acre annexation will be discussed by Manteca Planning Commissioners when they meet today at 7 pm in the Council Chambers. Vintage Estates, also known as the Cotta-Payan annexation, is a project at the northwest corner of South Main and the Highway 120 Bypass. The project is proposed to feature single-family residential units, a senior citizen complex, garden homes and commercial development.

20 years ago

September 11, 1996

For the first time in 10 months, Manteca has a permanent city manager on the job. Robert Adams, 47, settled into his new office Tuesday, filling a void created last November 8 when former city manager David Jinkens took a leave of absence amid a council investigation into his conduct. Jinkens never returned to the post and resigned in January, denying allegations of mistreatment lodged by five female employees.