The Bulletin Readers' Choice 2025

MANTECA • RIPON • LATHROP

Celebrating the BEST of local business in over 200 categories!

A PUBLICATION OF THE BULLETIN

Serving Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop and Surrounding Communities

It’s sunsets over the water.

Family. Friends. And a sense of contentment that colors every moment.

Here near the San Joaquin River is a community of distinctive neighborhoods set amongst miles of lakes, parks and trails. Along with three charter schools and a high school, a lakeside restaurant, sports fields, dog parks and more. The Islands are calling.

WHY NOT MAKE THEM YOURS.

Homes are priced from the mid $500,000s to over $1,000,000.

The Welcome Center is now open from 12-5 daily at 1401 River Islands Parkway in Lathrop.

(209) 808-5168

I RiverIslands.com

All neighborhood offerings, amenities and features are subject to change without notice. Prices effective as of deadline of publication.

Best ” “ VOTED

Thank You!

ü Lunch ü Dinner ü Salad Bar ü Steak House steak & lobster

Steak & unlimited shrimp

unlimited salad bar

Sold Separately • At Participating Locations

MANTECA MODESTO TURLOCK

Table ofContents 7

7 FARM & ANIMAL SERVICES

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9 FAVORITE FOR FUN WINNERS 10 BEST AUTO SALES & SERVICE 13 COMMUNITY FAVORITES 15 FAVORITE BUSINESS

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16 BANK OF STOCKTON FEATURE

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20 SHOPPING WINNERS 21 FOOD & BEVERAGE 25 BEST OF HOME WINNERS

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29 HEALTH & WELLNESS FAVORITES 34 VALLEY OAK DENTAL FEATURE 38 REAL ESTATE WINNER

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2016 2025 Month/ MAY Month 2025 2017

PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen

GENERAL MANAGER PUBLISHER Drew Savage Hank Vander Veen

EDITOR EDITOR

Kristina Hacker

Welcome to Readers’ Choice.

Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the Bulletin Readers’ Choice awards for 2025.

It is our annual contest with some of our winners dating back to 2011. Our contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Bulletin, both in print and online. In this year’s voting we had higher participation with more votes cast than ever before — nearly 100,000 votes across many categories.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAHERS Dennis Wyatt Elizabeth Arakelian Dennis D. Cruz Andrea Goodwin REPORTERS Teresa Hammond Melissa Hutsell Vince Rembulat Matt Johanson Candy Padilla Richard Paloma ART DIREC TOR Martin Reed Sabra Stafford Kay Garcia Virginia Still Jon Michael Terry Photography Dennis Wyatt GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Every year it is important to us as your local community newspaper to recognize those people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’

209 Multimedia Corporation is the leading local media organization in Manteca/Ripon/Lathrop and surrounding communities. Our audience is bigger than ever as we strive to produce content in many forms that is focused on the community that all of us live, work and play in. We live in a vibrant community with many successes all around us.

It is important that all of us patronize local businesses and support our community.

Haine Tuitavuki ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George Sharon Hoffman

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sharon Hoffman

DIGITAL

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SALES SALES & & MARKETING MARKETING Beth Flanagan ChrisHernandez Castro Evelyn Tara Levy

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We hope you enjoy the format of this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.

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Thank you FOR MAKING US #1

FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW Proudly serving the Manteca community for 28 years.

STEPHEN A. LIN, M.D.

STEVENS Y. KIM, M.D.

KENNETH V. MISELIS, M.D.

DANIEL CHOI, M.D.

VIKRAM GIRN, O.D.

ETHAN TITTLER, M.D.

KELSEY PRICE, O.D.

MICHAEL YANG, M.D.

ANGELA MAHARAJ, O.D.

We will continue to be here for all your eyecare needs 200 Cottage Ave., Suite 102 Manteca, CA 95336

209-239-5303

WWW.CVEMG.COM

farm & animal services

Dog Training Bone-a-Fide Dog Training Fruit/Vegetable Stand George Perry & Sons Groomer Debbie’s Pet Grooming Nut Services & Supplies George Perry & Sons Pet Sitting/Daycare Pampered Paws

Thank you for your Votes!

#1 FRUIT/VEGETABLE STAND, FARMERS MARKET AND NUT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES OPEN FOR THE SEASON May 2, 2025!!!

7 Days per week, 9am - 6pm.

* Watermelon * Berries * Corn * Fruits, Veg and more * Pies * Baked Goods * Dried Fruit * Nuts * Pumpkin Patch (Mid Sept-Oct)

13881 S. Highway 99, Manteca (Frontage Road) 1 Mile South of Delicato Winery READERS’CHOICE

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farm & animal services

Pet Supplies Carters Pet Mart Tractor Sales & Service J.M. Equipment Co., Inc. Veterinarian Office Central Valley Vet Hospital

CENTRAL VALLEY VETERINARY HOSPITAL & CLINIC AFFORDABLE GENTLE CARING

Thank You For All Your Continued Recognition and Support!

2016 - 2025

• Early Morning Pet Drop Off • Full Service Vet Hospital • Internal Medicine • Eye and Ear Problems • General and Specialized Surgery • X Rays • Dermatology • Spay and Neuter • Complete Laboratory

Raj Dhanota DVM • Rajinder Bajwa DVM Tej Dhaliwal DVM • Hukampartap Singh DVM

(209) 239-2547 • Hours to Mon-Sat 8AM to 7PM • Sun. 9AM to 6PM READERS’CHOICE

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favorite for fun Dance Studio Son Dance Christian Dance School Family Fun Great Wolf Lodge Golf Course Spring Creek Golf & Country Club Kids Fun Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness Martial Arts Instruction Moore’s Martial Arts of Manteca Place to People Watch Manteca Sunrise Pumpkin Fair Teen Fun Dell’Osso Family Farm

Thank you for Voting Us your Favorite for Teen Fun! Discover the Valley’s most unique venue for outdoor fun celebrating each season!

Join Us this May for Cherries on the Farm...

U-Pick Cherries!

501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330

www.dellossofamilyfarm.com

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More family fun on the farm...

Pumpkin Maze, October, 2025

auto sales & services Auto Body National Auto Body Auto Dealership (New/Domestic) Phil Waterford’s Manteca Ford Auto Dealership (New/Foreign) Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Auto Dealership (Used) Phil Waterford’s Manteca Ford Auto Maintenance Precision Automotive Of Manteca

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! We couldn’t have done it without you!!

Features:

• TR TRIP IPLE LE Foam

• Ceramic Coating • Complete Surface Gloss • Graphene Sealant • Add Tire Gloss for $1 more

Clear Drop Car Wash

• 50% OFF Next Wash within 7 days

(209) 239-1477

Download today and receive $500 OFF first purchase.

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1195 E. Yosemite Ave. Manteca, CA 95336

Open 7 Days a Week!

auto sales & services

RIPON SMOG Best Price & Service Around,

Guaranteed!

We Smog All Vehicles • SUV’s • Vans • Trucks • Diesels • Cars • RV’s

Car Wash/ Detail Clear Drop Car Wash Oil Change Main Auto Repair Smog Ripon Smog Tow Service Aaron’s Towing

Monthly Special

$

Free Smog Active Military with ID plus Cert

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75 + Cert Most Cars

Discounts For:

2000 & Newer

First Responders

1999 & Older $71.75 + Cert 1995 & Older $91.75 + Cert Must present coupon at time of service | Expires 6-30-25.

FREE Retest (if you fail) With Reg. Price Smog (within 30 days)

NOW OFFERING Vehicle Registration Service

Wheels/Tires • Car Registration • Title Transfers, Manteca Tire Renewal Vehicles & Vessels oof asap today as ad is set to print today and customer is waiting.

• Replacement • Out-Of-State Titles Window Tinting nges; Plates & Stickers • Vehicle T1Detailing ance" to Oil Change • Lost Title Verifications ce logos to the left and fit in the 2024 Logo in order after the 2023 logo..

447 S. Parallel Ave. • Ripon

209-599-7181 DMV SPECIAL $

15 00 OFF DMV Transfer

with regular priced smog Must present coupon at time of service | Expires 6-30-25.

Book of Savings Proof for February 28, March 21, April 18, and May 9

Thank you for

DEADLINE to submit changes is Monday January 27, 2025.

Printing deadline is Wednesday January 28, 2025.

Attached is your Book of Savings color PROOF for the February 28, March 21, April 18, and May 9, 2025 ma You are the FINAL inspector. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the preparation of your ad, but an error could oc carefully, as this is the only opportunity to make all the additions, changes and/or corrections you may ne Call or email us ASAP, if you require any changes.

OF MANTECA Please note: this ad copy will not change after necessary corrections, for 4 consecutive mailings. Advertise

voting us #1 again!

Favorite for Auto Maintenance

If we don’t hear from you within 48 hours, we will assume that everything on this FIRST proof is correct and we have your autho is. Those of you working with Rocky Adair, contact him directly at (209) 479-6662 or email:radair3@live.c

We have the best customers!

Thank you so much for your support!

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Quality work at a fair price

If changes are needed, we will provide you with a 2nd PROOF confirming the changes.

(1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Veterans and First Responders receive a 10% discount off labor as a (2) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ thank you for their selfless service!

We specialize in the(3)complete maintenance and repair of all vehicles for your family or business. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are a full-service repair facility utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment and computerized repair _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ manuals to ensure your(4)specific vehicle is maintained and repaired to the latest factory specifications.

For all of your auto or truck repair needs, depend on our crew at Precision Automotive Of (5) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manteca to keep your vehicle driving like new longer.

(6) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(209) 239-8266

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CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 475 Moffat Blvd. • Manteca, CA 95336

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Thank You for Voting Us

#1 LAUNDROMAT!

MEGAWASH LAUNDRY

PICKUP AND 154971_1 DELIVERY SERVICE MEGA Operating at the Spin Cycle Laundromat in Manteca Covering Manteca and Lathrop

WASH

• SAVE 25% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER (New customers save automatically!

No coupon to use, discount automatic)

• FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (We provide Free Laundry Bags.)

• LAUNDRY DELIVERED AS FAST AS 24 -HOURS

(Laundry delivered to your door smelling fresh and neatly packaged.)

Elisa, General Manager Open 7am - 10pm • Last Wash 8:30pm Open 7 Days a Week 161 E. Yosemite, Manteca, CA

209.283.1850

Call 209-200-8333 for

Pick-Up and Delivery Service

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community favorites Business to Work For South San Joaquin Irrigation District Community Events/Activities Second Harvest Chili Pot Cook-off Community Organization Hospice of San Joaquin Community Role Model Toni Raymus Farmer’s Market George Perry & Sons Hall Rental MRPS Social Hall Local Politician Gary Singh Most Community Involved Business Raymus Homes

Thank You

To Our Community!

Non Profit Organizations Boys and Girls Club of Manteca Place of Worship/Church Calvary Community Church

We are proud to be a pillar of our community, offering great career opportunities and dependable service while remaining focused on: Clean Drinking Water

Serving Our Community

Reliable Irrigation Water

Producing Clean Energy

Championing Conservation

Laying the Foundation for Retail Electric

ssjid.gov ssjid

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favorite business

DDIE C. TORRES Attorney Eddie C. Torres Attorney At Law

EDDIE C. TORRES ATTORNEY AT LAW

Bank Bank of Stockton

TTORNEY AT LAW

• BUSINESS • FAMILY LAW • CIVIL • CRIMINAL • ESTATE PLANNING • AGRICULTURE • IMMIGRATION

Barber The Vintage Barber Co.

Bookkeeping & Tax Service Newman & Jones

2019 - 2023

Certified Public Accountant Tim Wheeler, CPA Computer Service & Repair ALX Cellular Repair

2019-2025

Thank you for the Honor of Best Attorney in Manteca & Ripon!

Convenience Store/Gas Station Miner Mart 2019 - 2023

Helping People Find & Follow Jesus

�ank You for voting us

Favorite Place of Worship/Church We are grateful for the recognition!

Worship Schedule: SUN. 9am + 10:45am | THURS. 6:30pm 815 W. Lathrop Rd., Manteca, California 95336 calvarymanteca.org READERS’CHOICE

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BANK OF STOCKTON: 158 Years of Strength, Stability and Service to our Communities

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ince 1867, the Bank of Stockton has been serving families and businesses in the Central Valley and surrounding communities. Its network includes branches in Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Ripon, Modesto, Oakdale, Rio Vista, Turlock, Elk Grove, Angels Camp, Sonora, Pine Grove, Napa, Brentwood, Fairfield and Dixon. All Bank of Stockton branches adhere to the founding principles of strength, safety and service with an emphasis on technological innovations to make banking easier.

With a suite of cash management products for businesses to the best in online and mobile banking, Bank of Stockton is a modern bank with good old-fashioned customer service and personal relationships that make it truly unique. The Bank also prides itself on being a local lender with local decision-making and is actively involved in the communities it serves.

With a history dating back to the end of the Civil War, the Bank’s growth and prosperity can be attributed to sound management principles, loyal clientele, a dedicated staff and strong Board of Directors. At every Bank of Stockton branch you will find great people, the best products, a wonderful banking experience, and an organization committed to your community. Bank of Stockton continues to “Withstand the Test of Time” with its unique blend of technology and the best in personalized service.

For More Information,

Anthony Rivera, AVP/Community Branch Manager, Manteca Office 660 N. Main Street, 209-249-2202

Danielle Pierce, AVP/Community Branch Manager, Ripon Office 234 W. Main Street, 209-254-2100

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1940 Our first home

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Your partner in every milestone.

1950

Donna

We’re not just a bank, we’re a partner. For nearly 160 years, we’ve helped our customers turn dreams into reality. From opening a bank account and saving for college to buying a home or starting a business, we are here to support you through all of life’s milestones. Connect with us to learn how we can help you turn your most important moments into a lifetime of memories.

WITHSTANDING THE TEST OF TIME

1955

Thank you for voting for us as Favorite Bank!

Personal | Small Business | Commercial | Retail Investments | Wealth Management

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Anthony Rivera AVP, Community Branch Manager 209-249-2202

1965

bankofstockton.com

favorite business Credit Union Golden Valley Federal Credit Union Dry Cleaning Parklane Cleaners Florist Manteca Floral Company Funeral Home/Mortuary P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home Glass Service/Repair Road Runner Glass Grocery Store Grocery Outlet Hair Salon Mane & Co.

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Voted Favorite Florist!

Thank you

Manteca, Lathrop and Ripon for your support over the years!

2020 2021

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Proudly Serving The City of Manteca & Surrounding Areas Since 1978

339 S. Main St. • 209-823-6213

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favorite business Hair Stylist Sarah Quaresma

Photo Booth Reflections Photography

Hispanic Market La Super Altena Market

Private Security Company Arvin Home Systems, Inc

Hotel Great Wolf Lodge

Shipping & Mailing The UPS Store #1659

Insurance Agent Jacob Naven

Storage Facility Security Public Storage

Insurance Company State Farm Jacob Naven

Tanning Salon Planet Beach

Investment Firm Edward Jones Investments

Tattoo Parlor Death Ray Tattoo

Laundromat Spin Cycle Laundry

Travel Agency AAA

Nail Salon Sadie’s Salon

Tutoring Give Every Child A Chance

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favorite shopping Accessories/Women Hope Chest Thrift Stores

Gift Store Nested Owl

Photographer Love Lulubella- Jessica Vaughan

Apparel, Children’s Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique

Golf Apparel/Equipment Manteca Park Golf Course

Pool/Spa Dealer Leslie’s Pool Supplies

Apparel, Men’s Bass Pro Shops

Guns & Ammo Barnwood Arms

Print/Copy Shop ASDesigns

Apparel, Women’s Maurice’s

Hardware Store Strand Ace Hardware

Sporting Goods Anderson’s Mower & Bike

Bargain/Discount Store Twice is Nice

Jewelry Store AAA Fine Jewelry & Antiques

Thrift Store Hope Chest Thrift Stores

Consignment Store Nearly New Thrift

Party Accessories Events22 Floral Designs, Decor & Rentals

Unique Local Shop The Cats Whiskers Art Studio

Thank You for Voting

2020 2005 - 2023 2025

Thank You for

Voting Us Best

Mattress Store

Benefitting Community Hospice & Health Services

As Your 2025 Favorite for Women’s Accessories and Thrift Store!

BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE

25% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE*

*Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.

Valid at the Manteca location only. 208 South Main Street, Manteca. Expires May 31, 2025.

Manteca Bedquarters 115 West Yosemite • Downtown Manteca,

209.575.HOPE hopechestthrift.org

Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm • Sat - Sun 9am - 6pm Proceeds benefit the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice & Health Services.

READERS’CHOICE

www.mantecabedquarters.com

209.823.3463

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food & beverage Appetizers Falcon’s Lair

Burger Brothers

Asian Restaurant Ichiban Teppanyaki & Sushi

Caterer Fagundes Meats & Catering Inc

Bakery Custom.Dipped

Chef Guivia Uchida and Charles Paz @ Besitos

Bar/Pub Falcon’s Lair

Coffee Shop Bean & Leaf Café

BBQ Fagundes Meats & Catering Inc

Deli Iron Horse Deli

Beer Tap Room Brethren Brewing Company

Desserts Ghirardelli Chocolate Outlet & Ice Cream Shop

Breakfast Besitos Fine Cuisine

Dinner Sizzler

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food & beverage Donuts Manteca Donuts

Indian Restaurant Tandoori Grill

Fast Food In-N-Out Burger

Italian Restaurant Olive Oil Pantry Market & Restaurant

Fries Chubby’s Diner

Late-Nite Bite The Hangar Socialhouse

Healthy Eating Vitality Bowls

Lunch Sizzler

Hot Dog Hob Nob Hot Dogs

Margarita El Jardín

Hot Wings Shooter’s Wings & Things

Mexican Restaurant MasaLatina

Ice Cream Ice Cream Emporium, Ripon

Omelet Mangy Moose Café

FAGUNDES MEAT AND CATERING 2010 - 2025

15 YEARS IN A ROW!

OPEN

DAILY 9am to 5:30pm

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR VOTERS FOR CHOOSING US BEST BBQ AND CATERING. WE COULD HAVE NOT DONE IT WITH OUT YOU!

12001 S. Highway 99 Exit #246 Manteca, CA 209-824-3501 delicatowineshop.com

Dedicated to Uncle Ernie. You are so dearly missed!

142 JASON ST., MANTECA WWW.FAGUNDESMEATS

WWW.FAGUNDESCATERING.COM

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Thank you for voting us #1 seven years in a row!

2019 - 2025

Authentic Indian Cuisine in Manteca and Ripon 515 N. Main St. Manteca • (209) 321-1972 Open 11a - 9:30p (Closed Wednesdays)

And now in Ripon at 1402 W. Colony Rd. Ste. D ( Next To Panda Express) (209) 253-0139 Open 11a - 9:30p (7 Days A Week)

Dine In | Take Out | Party Trays

Serving Domestic, Imported Beer & Wine

Now Serving DOSA

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food & beverage Outdoor Dining Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Sushi Amici Sushi

Pizza Gold Dust Pizza

Taco MasaLatina

Salad Bar Sizzler

Take-Out-Food Olive Oil Pantry Market & Restaurant

Sandwiches Sourdough & Co.

Thai Mani Thai Cuisine

Seafood Restaurant Mikasa Japanese Bistro

Vegetarian/Vegan Olive Oil Pantry Market & Restaurant

Sports Bar Chuck’s Place

Wedding Cakes Andi’s Cakes and Bakes

Steak House Sizzler

Wine & Spirits The Vine House

Sunday Brunch Besitos Fine Cuisine

Wine List Delicato Family Wines Tasting Room

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HOME Antique Store Magpie Antiques & All Things Inspired

Electrical Service/Repair Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Appliances Center Appliance

Fencing Richter Fence

Carpet Cleaning Grasso Carpet Cleaning

Furniture Hafers Home Furnishings

Carpet/Floor Store Accent Carpet One Floor & Home

Hauling & Clean-Up Manteca Property Services

Construction Business Raymus Homes

Heating/Air Conditioning Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Custom Framing Art Forums

Home Accessories/Lighting Manteca Lighting

Custom Home Builder Raymus Homes

Home Electronics Heida Computers

for supporting us over the last 40 years

4 - 2024

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HOME Home Maintenance Manteca Property Services

Nursery/Gardening Park Greenhouse Garden Center

Home Remodeling DMC Construction, LLC

Painting Service D. E. Russell Painting

House Cleaning Anna’s House Cleaning

Pest Control Next Generation Pest Control

Interior Design Elite Shutters & Shadings, Inc.

Plumbing Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Landscaping Thompson Building Materials and Nursery

Pool Service/Repair Vintage Pool & Spa Supply

Mattress Store Manteca Bedquarters

Roofing NuShake, Inc.

Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Thank You For Your Votes!

Voted Favorite Nursery/Gardening!

Our knowledgeable staff are here to guide you in selection and care.

2012-2025

WarrensHVAC.com (209) 825-0682

We grow the highest quality annual bedding plants, perennials, succulents, blooming hanging baskets, blooming pots, gift items, vegetables, fruit trees, etc.

Park Greenhouse Garden Center 12813 W. Ripon Rd. Ripon, CA 95366 • 209-599-3410

Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM • Tuesday - Saturday, Closed Sunday-Monday parkgreenhouse.net

LIC# 691278

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The ONE store for your perfect floor.™

Thank you for voting us #1 again!

Reader's Choice Winner 13 years and counting 7

2018

2019

5

2020

Carpet / Hardwood / Luxury Vinyl Flooring / Ceramic Tile / Window Coverings

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1974 The ONE store for your perfect floor.™

Open 6 days a week Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

www.accentcarpetone.com Visit us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/AccentCarpetOne

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3 Location

136 N. Main St., Manteca • 209.239.1303 141 W. 11th St., Tracy • 209.835.9763 431 S.READERS’CHOICE Cherokee Ln., Lodi • 209.334.5667 27 MAY2024

VOTED BEST IN GLASS SERVICE & REPAIR

HOME

Thank you!!!

Solar 1st Light Energy Swimming Pool Contractor Aquos Pools

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1977

We Know Glass!

Termite Inspection Next Generation Pest Control

Offering professional glass repair and replacement throughout the Central Valley.

Ask about our current specials • New Vinyl Windows • Patio Doors • Mirrors

Tile Cleaning Grasso Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings Elite Shutters & Shadings, Inc. License # 673448

Window Glass/Mirror Company Don’s Mobile Glass

239 N. Main Street, Manteca

(209) 239-4177

Window Washing Manteca Property Services

www.weknowglass.com rrglassmanteca@aol.com

PROFESSIONAL. FAST. AFFORDABLE. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED. Honest, reliable service Specializing in complete Fence Installation and Repair Residential / Commercial

Wrought Iron • Wood • Chain Link Pool Fencing • 5 Strand Barbed Wire • Vinyl

Serving you is our desire, pleasing you is our commitment!

Thanks for voting us #1 Fence Contractor

2025

209-986-1781 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm Richterfence.com

2020 - 2025

For Residential or Commercial Service Call: Jose (209) 986-8566 or Larry (209) 986-1781 READERS’CHOICE

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health & wellness Audiologist/Hearing Better Hearing Center Bootcamp Excel Health & Fitness Child Care Center Lions N’ Lambs Preschool & Kindergarten Children’s Dentist Dr. Mohammad El Farra, Valley Oak Dental Chiropractor Dr. Bruce Watson Day Spa Natural Path Wellness Center Dentist Valley Oak Dental Group

THANK YOU

for your continued support over the last 7 ½ years.

We are so grateful to be a part of such a loyal and welcoming Community!

PLEASE ENJOY

15% OFF

ANY Massage, Facial or Volume Full Lash Set (bring this in for your appointment)

We look forward to continuing to Pamper You 318 E. Yosemite Ave. Manteca • (209) 665-7168 READERS’CHOICE

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for Voting for Voting Us the Us the

Best Urgent in Mant Best Urgent CareCare in Manteca!

Helping Keep the Community Healthy Helping Keep the Community Healthy Since 2011 Since 2011

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We designed every detail of our assisted living community to make life more engaging, healthy and fulfilling: From comfortable apartments to life-enriching amenities to personalized assistance that maximizes each resident’s independence. It’s no wonder that readers have recognized The Haven at Bethany as their “Favorite in Assisted Living” in the “2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.”

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The Valley Oak Dental Group is again No. 1 in the Readers’ Choice poll.

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This is where patients are treated with the utmost respect, according to the policy.

Since 1979, the Manteca practice located at 1507 W. Yosemite Ave. has been a multi-specialty practice committed to providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable and caring environment.

The folks at Valley Oak Dental Group specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry, children’s dentistry and oral surgery, servicing patients from throughout San Joaquin County – Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon, Stockton, Modesto and Tracy.

They offer a wide variety of services, from cosmetic dental restorations and dental implants to root canals and periodontal root planning, and can provide oral conscious sedation and same

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The Valley Oak Dental Group has a team with a combined 150 years of dental experience.

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Valley Oak Dental Group is a multi-specialty group practice committed to excellence. Our Pediatric Department provides a comfortable, caring atmosphere for your children. We provide the latest General Dentistry procedures in a state-of-theart dental suite. Our Oral Surgery Department provides general anesthesia and I.V. sedation in a safe, professional environment.

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Doctors Hospital of Manteca – your full-service community hospital – is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to every patient. We are proud to receive these 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards as a reflection of our commitment and hard work. Thank you for choosing us.

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