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Mindful Eating During the Holiday Season: Tips to Enjoy Without Overindulging
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. From Thanksgiving feasts to festive treats, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of indulgence. While enj...
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From Manteca Bulletin...
Woodward Park Splash Pad Design Finalized
Find out which design option was selected for the splash pad to be built at Woodward Park in Manteca.
From Tracy Press...
Ribbon Cuttings Celebrate New Parks in Tracy
Ribbon cuttings celebrated two new parks in the Tracy Hills development in the City of Tracy.
From Stocktonia...
Victory Park Pool Restoration Underway
A groundbreaking was celebrated on October 23 to mark the beginning of work to restore the pool at Victory Park in Stockton.
From LodiNews...
Personal Watercraft Ban Considered at Lake Camanche
East Bay Municipal Utilities District is considering a ban on use of motorized personal watercraft at Lake Camanche.
Ripon Garden Club to Donate Rose Garden
The Ripon Garden Club is working with the city to donate a rose garden near Stouffer Park.
Outdoor Dining Park Considered in Downtown Manteca
An outdoor food truck and container area is being considered for Library Park in downtown Manteca.
Community Input Sought for Woodward Park Splash Pad
Give your design input to a project to build a splash pad in Woodward Park in Manteca.
October 19 is Main Street Day in Ripon
The public is invited to the Ripon Chamber of Commerce sponsored 39th Annual Main Street Day on October 19.
Tracy Aquatics Center Advances
In their September 17 meeting, the Tracy City Council approved hiring a consultant to create preliminary designs for the proposed aquatics center in the Ellis development on Summit Drive.
Groundbreaking Celebrates Future Recreation Center
A groundbreaking celebration on September 17 marked the beginning of the new recreation center at El Pescadero Park in Tracy.
Manteca Community Park Projects Update
With almost $15 million on hand, a look at current and future community park projects in the pipeline for the City of Manteca.
Micke Grove Park Renovation Work to Begin Soon
Construction of several projects to renovate facilities at Micke Grove Regional Park are set to begin soon.
New Park Opens in River Islands
A ribbon cutting. ceremony celebrated the opening of the 15-acre Champion Park in River Islands.
Lathrop Free Family Fun Night Scheduled for August 9
A Free Family Fun Night is scheduled for Friday, August 9 at Mossdale Landing Community Park, 700 Towne Centre Drive in Lathrop.
High Cost for New Manteca Pool Complex
A new swimming center for Manteca could cost as much as $30 million.
Lodi Lake Reopened to Swimming
Swimming is allowed again at Lodi Lake following closure due to bacteria alert.
Park Rental Fees to Increase
In their June 24 meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for rental of county park facilities.
From CalMatters...
‘Nothing Will Be Protected’ — Why California Environmentalists Oppose a ‘Green’ Energy Bill
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.
From The Mercury News...
YIMBYs Endorse California Forever
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.
Ripon Tennis Complex Approved
The Ripon Planning Commission approved the construction of a 12-court tennis complex on a 5.63-acre site on East Clinton South Avenue.
New Trees Planted at Soroptimist Grove
Connie Meintasis, Marion Thibodeau, and Jan Brown were memorialized on May 28 by the Manteca Soroptimists with new trees planted in the Soroptimist Grove public park at Snowcap Drive and Pestana Avenue.
Manteca Awards Security Contract
The City of Manteca approved a contract with Ronin Protection Solutions for private security service for various locations in the city.
From CapPublicRadio...
Sacramento Zoo Move Approved
The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.
Tracy Tries Alternate Path Forward with Ellis Aquatics Center
Following litigation, the Tracy City Council voted to take back control of the Ellis Aquatics Center project and instructed staff to proceed with development planning.
Arbor Day Trees Planted at Yosemite Village Park
17 trees were planted at Yosemite Village Park on Arbor Day April 25 by the Manteca Garden Club with the City of Manteca.
Groundbreaking at McKinley Park in South Stockton
The official groundbreaking was held on April 23 for $15million in upgrades to South Stockton's McKinley Park.
New Suit Filed in Aquatics Center Project
A project to build an aquatics center on 16 acres at Summit Drive and Corral Hollow Road in South Tracy has been further mired in litigation as a new suit is filed.
River Islands Advances South County Development Planning
The Lathrop Planning Commission is reviewing plans for River Islands neighborhood designs which includes a football stadium, lakes, parks, housing and hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial use space.
From YubaNet...
California State Parks Recommends $6.7 Million in Grants for Local Recreational Trails
California State Parks has recommended $6.7 million for seven local nonmotorized trail projects in various cities, including Galt and Gilroy.
From Los Angeles Times...
Disneyland’s New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets
Disneyland’s plan to reimagine the theme park into a more “immersive” experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.
From SFGate...
Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks
California’s projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.
Advocates Urge Biden to Expand Berryessa Monument
Last year, environmental groups and tribes rallied behind a proposed expansion of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Expansion was tried through congressional legislation, but it stalled.
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