A food bank in Manteca prepares for rising demand amid economic strain, while city services and sports thrive.

A food bank in Manteca is bracing for increased demand for food assistance due to ongoing economic pressures, with officials noting rising costs and stagnant wages are pushing more residents to seek help. The city also plans a trash rate hike from $50.92 to $63.07 monthly by 2027, citing infrastructure upgrades and long-term sustainability, while exploring a new app to improve service transparency. Meanwhile, local sports teams are excelling, with the River Islands Knights celebrating their first senior night and advancing to the Division III semifinals, and Sierra’s Christian Gonzalez winning the VOL boys cross country title. The upcoming Manteca-Oakdale football game is seen as a pivotal contest for the season.