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CCID: Water supply in jeopardy

By Mattos Newspapers
Farmers in the Central California Irrigation District received noticed over the weekend that a 2014 water allocation already at historic lows is in jeopardy of further cuts. Chris White, the […]
March 10, 2014 | 0 Comments | Full Story »

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Students benefit from Rotary project

The Newman Rotary Club recently joined those from throughout District 5220 in helping selected students in their local school districts by distributing backpacks fully stocked with school supplies. Newman Rotarian […]
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Gustine schools participate in ‘Read Across America’

Reading was in the spotlight Monday at Gustine Elementary School. Principal Bill Parks was among the readers sharing a book with classes in the school library.Reading took center stage Monday at elementary schools in the Gustine Unified School District, where students and staff took part in the annual Read Across America. While reading is a […]
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New pastor leading First Baptist of Newman

NEWMAN – A new pastor has settled into his role at the First Baptist Church of Newman. Pastor Kurt Gelman, who became pastor of the West Side church in November, […]
March 4, 2014 | 0 Comments | Full Story »

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Opinion »

Dean Harris: Winter rapidly giving way to spring

A little bit about a lot of things: •  Doesn’t seem like we’ve had much “winter” on the West Side this year, other than a week-long cold snap in December…..but […]
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Susan Mattos: Tasty filhos a Fat Tuesday tradition

It just wouldn’t be Fat Tuesday without delicious Filhos and the tasty treats from Gustine Pentecost’s fundraising event did not disappoint me….or the other hundreds of people who were standing […]
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Toni Butero: Stroke of the pen changes laws of the land

So my column was well under way this week when I spotted a news story about upcoming changes to “the law of the land” that is known as Obamacare. Talk […]
March 10, 2014 | 1 Comment | Full Story »

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Sports »

Lady Redskins notch playoff victory

Gabby Clarke goes to the hoop against Big Valley Christian.Gustine’s Lady Redskins rose to the occasion in their first playoff appearance in more than a decade. Gustine topped Big Valley Christian last Tuesday night to advance to the second […]
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Lady Redskins fall to RC

Gabby Clarke goes to the basket for two points against Ripon Christian.Powerful Ripon Christian topped Gustine 61-35 in the regular season finale last Tuesday. The contest was a playoff tuneup for both schools. Gustine was gearing up for its first post-season […]
March 3, 2014 | 0 Comments | Full Story »

Warrior wrestlers compete in Division 5 tournament

Orestimba wrestler Noah Winters competed in the Division 5 tournament Friday.Four Orestimba High wrestlers advanced to the second day of the Division 5 wrestling finals over the weekend in a solid post-season showing for the local program. Orestimba qualified seven […]
March 3, 2014 | 0 Comments | Full Story »

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Obituaries »

Obituary: Mary Garcia

Mary Telmy Garcia, 76,  of Livermore passed away Feb. 27 at San Luis Care Center. Mrs. Garcia was born in Mexico and was a resident of Livermore for 30 years. […]
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Obituary: Agnes Lopes

Agnes LopesAgnes Grace Lopes, 98, of Newman, passed away Feb. 26. Mrs. Lopes was born in Patterson and raised in Gustine. She lived in Newman most of her adult life. She […]
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Obituary: Dolores Rosamond

Dolores RosamondDolores Theresa Rosamond of Gustine passed away Feb. 19 at 80 years of age. Ms. Rosamond was a native of Gustine and long-time resident of the community before moving to […]
February 27, 2014 | 0 Comments | Full Story »

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