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Manteca, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Manteca! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Can Mantecaās Buffaloes turn their rough start around Friday night?
- Where and when Manteca fire stations will mark 9/11 locally
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Uncorked at Hannah Nicole Vineyards Starring Steve Hytner (Seinfeld) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 60 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Not as hot, becoming breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 53.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ WEEK 2 PREVIEW: Buffaloes look to avoid 0-3 start in home opener (mantecabulletin.com) ā Manteca Highās football team looks to avoid an 0-3 start in Fridayās home opener against Chavez while celebrating the programās 100th season. The preview also breaks down key matchups for East Union, Sierra, Lathrop, River Islands, Ripon, and Ripon Christian, highlighting standout local players and whatās at stake in each Week 2 contest. 
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ā¢ We Remember September 11-Find Community Events (katm.com) ā Manteca residents can join 9/11 remembrance gatherings hosted by the Lathrop Manteca Fire District at all five stations and by the City of Manteca Fire Department across town, featuring flag lowerings, moments of silence, and brief remarks. The guide also lists similar ceremonies and themed football events in nearby Modesto-area cities and Stockton for those wishing to participate regionally. Ā Ā Ā
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Comedy Uncorked at Hannah Nicole Vineyards Starring Steve Hytner (Seinfeld) ā
Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Rd, Brentwood
7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Vitality Bowls Manteca Celebrates New Ownership with Community Appreciation Weekend ā
882 Lifestyle St, Manteca
9:00 am -
Park-A-Palooza ā
710 E Woodward Ave, Manteca
5:00 pm -
Marcella Arguello - The Return ā
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
9:30 pm -
All Ages NFL Watch Party Sundays/Niners and Raiders games shown ā
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
9:00 am -
Embroidery Club ā September 14, 2026 ā
Manteca Public Library, 320 W Center St, Manteca
9:30 am -
Monday Night Football Madness ā
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
12:00 pm -
Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Manteca ā
Black Bear Diner - Manteca, 1703 East Yosemite Avenue, Manteca -
City Council Regular Meeting ā
1001 W Center St, Manteca
6:00 pm -
Winning with Condos ā
249 North Main Street, Manteca -
Don't Let Your Family Start from Zero ā
815 West Lathrop Road, Manteca -
Free Wednesday Open Mic ā
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Made some new friendsš
They are very friendly now that they know I bring them food, they let me pet them. Gave them names: Tabby with crooked ear is Antenna Fluffy blackā¦ (Nextdoor Primitivo Ln) - This cute dog came up to my dogs at the Southside park in Manteca.
No collar on him. I asked a bunch of people if it was their dog but they said that dog runs around all the time. He seems well taken care of. Justā¦ (Nextdoor Walnut and Center)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part-time in Manteca. Apply here.
- Great Wolf Lodge posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician III in Manteca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manteca here.
š Nearby News
Lathrop
- ROUNDUP: Lathrop sweeps Grace Davis for 7th straight volleyball win (mantecabulletin.com)
- Lathrop Landing Park (landscapearchitect.com)
- Final taxpayer cost of MUSD bonds is 44% below promise (mantecabulletin.com)
Ripon
- Second Harvest staging annual Empty Bowls brunch on Sept. 19 (mantecabulletin.com)
- Ripon city council to revise feral cat feeding ban (kcra.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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