Manteca News

The discovery in Manteca of light brown apple moths, agricultural pests known to damage more than 250 commercial fruits and vegetables, had farm officials scrambling Thursday to quarantine much of the city.

California cities may be experiencing tough times because of the state's budget crisis, but Manteca is still finding time and money to enforce animal ownership rules.

Agriculture officials have found another light brown apple moth in San Joaquin County.

California police agencies are being hurt by the state's budget crisis, and in a strange way, benefiting at the same time.

A Manteca man accused of stabbing his wife to death did not enter a plea Tuesday.

An oil-based wood stain in a hot shed caused a fire Sunday, burning a mobile home in the 1900 block of East Yosemite Avenue, officials said.

California's attorney general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against 22 Midas auto shops, accusing them of a "massive bait-and-switch scam." The lawsuit seeks $222 million in penalties, costs and reimbursements to customers.

Fire officials in San Joaquin County and the Mother Lode are urging residents to take care that Independence Day celebrations don't become incinerations.

A big rig driver has minor injuries from the accident that over turned his truck into a utility pole.

After less than seven months on the job, the fire chief of the agency that oversees the Tracy and Sharpe defense depots, abruptly resigned Monday.

A 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death early this morning and a 48-year-old man believed to be her husband has been arrested on suspicion of killing her.

A man was arrested Thursday in Manteca on suspicion of stabbing his wife to death, police said.

The fireworks on sale in Manteca and Ripon represent more than just a patriotic bang for your bucks.

Twenty years ago a Midas shop owner was ordered to desist from unnecessary repairs and customer scare tactics.

The courthouse in downtown Stockton is a hub of activity each and every weekday.

San Joaquin County may have transformed from an agricultural hub to a sprawling suburb full of Bay Area commuters, but its country roots are never more prevalent than during the run of the fair.

More people may be staying at home this year to celebrate the Independence Day weekend because of the slumping economy, but if they celebrate with fireworks, they could face a $1,000 fine or even jail time, unless they live in one of five Bay Area cities.

A teenager died early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in a rural area south of Manteca, authorities said.

Jun 25, 2009 5:37 am US/Pacific MANTECA The San Joaquin County coroner has arrived at an accident in San Joaquin County where a car loaded with teenagers has crashed killing at least one.

An attorney for a woman named Melissa Huckaby - no, not that Melissa Huckaby - said he's close to filing a lawsuit against at least two media outlets that he says wrongly published his client's photo.