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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Veterans ride RTD free Wednesday, and Stockton talks data centers

Plus, St. Mary's wins a 12th straight TCAL title and an astronaut talks tortillas at UOP.

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Veterans ride RTD free Wednesday, and Manteca is taking parade entries until Monday

Veterans Day events start with a Monday deadline and run through Thursday

  1. Nov. 9Manteca parade entries are due by 3 p.m.
  2. Nov. 11 gives veterans free rides on a Saturday service schedule
  3. Nov. 11Manteca's Veterans Day parade starts at 9:15 a.m. on Wetmore Street
  4. Nov. 11Ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at
  5. Nov. 11Manteca museum dedicates a new revolving display at noon
  6. Nov. 12RTD's regular service and administrative operations resume
  7. Nov. 12Veterans appreciation event runs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Manteca Senior Center

Sources: Lodinews.com, Manteca Bulletin

If you're a veteran, San Joaquin Regional Transit District is offering free rides on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Show valid ID that verifies your status when you board. All transit services will run on a Saturday schedule, and the agency's administrative offices and customer service will be closed. Regular service and operations resume Thursday, Nov. 12.

If you're headed to Manteca instead, the Veterans Day parade starts at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday on Wetmore Street. It heads up Main Street, then turns left onto Yosemite Avenue to reach . Thirty entries are already in, and you have until 3 p.m. Monday to add yours.

  • Grand marshal: "The Vietnam Veteran"
  • Speakers: Eldon Regua, Mayor Gary Singh, Sonny Dhaliwal
  • Veterans Post 6311 honor guard will fire volleys along the route
  • Entries: call Manteca Recreation & Community Services, 209-456-8600

30entries already in Manteca's Veterans Day parade

Entries close at 3 p.m. Monday.

Source: Manteca Bulletin

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News Notes

Data centers

Stockton residents questioned whether data centers would bring enough economic benefits to outweigh effects on the environment and surrounding communities at the city's first of three planned listening sessions. It was held Thursday at . Stocktonia

Astronaut

Stockton-raised astronaut José Hernández, a 1984 University of the Pacific graduate, spoke to hundreds Thursday night as part of UOP's 175th anniversary speaker series. Asked whether he took tortillas to space, he said yes, and he made breakfast burritos with them. Stocktonia

Football

St. Mary's beat Lincoln on Friday to claim its 12th straight TCAL title. It was the 21st straight rivalry win and the 62nd consecutive TCAL win. The Stockton Record

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Source: The Stockton Record

Tokay

Tokay quarterback Nico Sinigaglia set two school records in Friday's 62-14 win over Weston Ranch. His six touchdowns are the most in a game, and his 24 this season are a new high for the Tigers. Lodinews.com

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Lathrop bridge

The Lathrop City Council is asked to approve the initial project study and a mitigated negative declaration for a $25.9 million replacement bridge when it meets Monday at 6 p.m. The new bridge would be built downstream in line with Golden Valley Parkway on River Islands. Manteca Bulletin

$25.9 millionfor a replacement bridge over the San Joaquin River

The Manthey Road bridge has spanned the river since 1926.

Source: Manteca Bulletin

Manteca football

Manteca beat East Union 49-0 Friday for its 15th straight win over the Lancers. The game was moved to Lathrop because of copper-wire theft. Manteca Bulletin

UC Merced

The UC Merced women's soccer team plays for the CCAA title Sunday after beating top-seeded Cal Poly Pomona 1-0 on Thursday. Manteca senior Jocelin Roa scored the winner in the 65th minute. Merced Sun-Star

Clinic bonds

Stanislaus County supervisors on Tuesday approved bond financing, not to exceed $26 million, for Lumira Healthcare. It would pay to buy and renovate the former Rite Aid at 1830 Mitchell Road in Ceres as a primary care hub. Modesto Bee

Tennis

Manteca High sophomore Hailie Kim, the defending champ, is in the semifinals of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II singles tournament. She won both of her Thursday matches 6-0, 6-0 to improve to 27-0. Manteca Bulletin

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Ballpark food gets a fall twist this Saturday, Nov. 7. Dog Days of Fall at Banner Island Ballpark brings a lineup of specialty hot dogs and one-of-a-kind creations, a fresh take on the ballpark classic. Showing up hungry is the whole game plan. Relish the chance.

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Daily Stocktonto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Veterans ride RTD free Wednesday, and Stockton talks data centers

Plus, St. Mary's wins a 12th straight TCAL title and an astronaut talks tortillas at UOP.

The TLDR

  1. Veterans ride RTD free on Wednesday, Nov. 11
  2. Manteca's Veterans Day parade takes entries until Monday
  3. Residents press the city on data centers at a first listening session
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TravelThe FAA grounded departing flights nationwide, including at Stockton Metropolitan AirportIf you were flying out of Stockton on Friday, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all departing U.S. flights. It cited a communications issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. The Stockton Record reported that Stockton Metropolitan, Sacramento International and San Jose Mineta International were among the airports affected.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsEdison and St. Mary's won Friday's playoff openers and both play semifinals on the road nextIf you follow Stockton football, Friday was a good night for two programs. In the Sac-Joaquin Section's first round, No. 5 Edison beat No. 4 Inderkum 38-34 in Division I, and No. 5 St. Mary's topped No. 4 Whitney 34-28 in Division II. The Stockton Record also ran a live scoreboard for the section's playoff games.Saturday’s editionRead MantecaManteca held its first-ever Veterans Day parade, and a veterans event is on todayHundreds of people filled downtown Manteca on Wednesday for the city's first-ever Veterans Day parade, KCRA reported. Vintage cars, military vehicles, first responders and local youth groups rolled past streets lined with American flags. A ceremony followed at Library Park, where guest speakers shared their military experiences and local veterans were honored.Thursday’s editionRead

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