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Will we have enough water?

Will we have enough water?

Continued spring-like weather and critical Sierra snowpack at 37 percent of normal are prompting Manteca leaders to consider taking conservation measures to the next level. ... Read More


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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy regarding religious organizations

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Nation news briefs

UNIV. OF ND WILL USE FIGHTING SIOUX NICKNAME: BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the seven-year fight over a moniker that critics believe is demeaning. ... Read More

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Sources: New military roles planned for women

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State news briefs

PENSION-REFORM GROUP SUSPENDS INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN: SACRAMENTO  (AP) — A conservative group announced Wednesday that it was suspending its campaign to put public employee pension reform on the November ballot. ... Read More

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More photos found in teacher abuse case

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Brown allows parole for murderers at greater rate than his precedessors

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Disneyland's Matterhorn  ride undergoes renovations ... Read More

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Appeals court halts deportation of 7 illegals

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Heavy fog blamed for Vallejo highway pileup

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Will we have enough water?

Will we have enough water?

Continued spring-like weather and critical Sierra snowpack at 37 percent of normal are prompting Manteca leaders to consider taking conservation measures to the next level. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 08, 2012 1:00 a.m. | | Will we have enough water?  Comments 2 Comments
SHE’S A SHINING EXAMPLE

SHE’S A SHINING EXAMPLE

Patty Reece loves jewelry. ... Read More

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Restraining order argument pits 1st Amendment, officers’ concerns

First Amendment concerns are figuring heavily into efforts by an attorney for Gabriel Duenez to try and convince a judge not to make a temporary restraining order permanent for his client to stay away from two Manteca Police officers. ... Read More

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MUSD Vocational Academy will start classes on Aug. 8

Welcome to MUVA. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 08, 2012 12:56 a.m. | | MUSD Vocational Academy will start classes on Aug. 8 Comments 0 Comments
Which one: West Point or U.S. Naval Academy?

Which one: West Point or U.S. Naval Academy?

LATHROP – Lathrop High School senior Ross Downum has one tough choice to make in the next few days. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 08, 2012 12:56 a.m. | | Which one: West Point or U.S. Naval Academy? Comments 1 Comment


Jubilant Santorum sweeps Minnesota, Colorado; wins Missouri primary as well

WASHINGTON (AP) — A resurgent Rick Santorum won Republican presidential caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado on Tuesday night, a stunning sweep that raised fresh questions about front-runner Mitt Romney’s appeal among the ardent conservatives at the core of the party’s political base. ... Read More

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Ripon VFW Sweethearts dinner, dance set for this Saturday at hall

RIPON — Ripon’s VFW Post 1051 will be holding its annual Sweethearts dinner & dance on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Ripon’s VFW Hall, 12455 West Ripon Road.  ... Read More

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Nation news briefs

SENATE STRUGGLES TO PAY FOR HIGHWAY PROGRAMS: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was scheduled to take up a bill to extend federal highway and transit programs later this week even though Democrats were still struggling Tuesday to find a way to pay for the programs. ... Read More

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive resigns after Planned Parenthood flap

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White House hinting compromise on birth control ruling for Catholic charities

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Posted: feb. 07, 2012 7:29 p.m. | | White House hinting compromise on birth control ruling for Catholic charities Comments 0 Comments


Pa. college vending machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill

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Posted: feb. 07, 2012 7:26 p.m. | | Pa. college vending machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill  Comments 0 Comments


Eastwood: A maverick who does politics his own way

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Posted: feb. 07, 2012 7:23 p.m. | | Eastwood: A maverick who does politics his own way  Comments 0 Comments


San Francisco poised to expand plastic-bag ban

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State news briefs

TEENS INDICTED IN FATAL MODESTO MARKET SHOOTINGS: MODESTO  (AP) — A Stanislaus County grand jury has indicted three alleged gang members on murder charges for the robbery killings of a Modesto family. ... Read More

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Reaction to marriage ruling

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9th District Appeals court throws out same-sex marriage ban in California

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Silicon Valley sees growth in jobs, wealth

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Bay Area news briefs

Oakland city officials' addresses posted online ... Read More

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Eight months & no decision

A knife and a marijuana pipe figure heavily into arguments by family members of Ernesto Duenez in connection with their $25 million federal court lawsuit resulting from his death in an encounter with Manteca Police. ... Read More

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JROTC CADETS COMPETE

JROTC CADETS COMPETE

East Union High’s annual Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Raiders Competition / Drill and Ceremony Saturday attracted some 200 participants from 11 schools. ... Read More

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Mayor Santos helps build Lathrop ties with China

LATHROP – Nobody can claim that Lathrop Mayor Joseph “Chaka” Santos isn’t dedicated when it comes to forging foreign relations. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 07, 2012 12:57 a.m. | | Mayor Santos helps build Lathrop ties with China Comments 0 Comments


Manteca Adult School spring classes are now under way

Spring semester Adult School classes got underway last week. ... Read More

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Mike Winther speaks on “Constitution under Siege”  during Manteca Tea Party Patriots meeting Thursda

Mike Winther speaks on “Constitution under Siege” during Manteca Tea Party Patriots meeting Thursda

The Institute for Principle Studies President Mike Winther is speaking at the Thursday, Feb. 9, gathering of the Manteca Tea Party Patriots. ... Read More

Posted: feb. 07, 2012 12:54 a.m. | | Mike Winther speaks on “Constitution under Siege”  during Manteca Tea Party Patriots meeting Thursda Comments 0 Comments


Drive-thru dinner Thursday helps youth rec scholarships

The Friends of Manteca Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a drive-thru dinner with Chez Shari on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ... Read More

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Nation news briefs

SATIRE TREATED SERIOUSLY ON LA. REP'S FB PAGE ... Read More

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Manteca Adult School spring classes are now underway

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