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A PUBLICATION OF THE BULLETIN Serving Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop and Surrounding Communities
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MAY 2026
PUBLISHER
Hank Vander Veen
GENERAL MANAGER
PUBLISHER
Drew Savage
Hank Vander Veen
EDITOR
Kristina Hacker
EDITOR
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAHERS
Elizabeth Arakelian
Dennis Wyatt
Dennis D. Cruz
Andrea Goodwin
Teresa Hammond
ART DIRECTOR
Melissa Hutsell
Matt Johanson
Candy Padilla
Kay Garcia
Richard Paloma
Martin Reed
Sabra Stafford
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Virginia Still
Jon Michael Terry Photography
Haine Tuitavuki
Dennis Wyatt
Welcome to Readers’ Choice.
Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the Bulletin Readers’ Choice awards for 2026. 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.
ART DIRECTOR
Sharon Hoffman
Harold L. George
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DIGITAL
Sharon Hoffman
Rich Matheson
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Taylor Phillips
SALES & MARKETING
SALES & MARKETING
Beth Flanagan
Chris Castro
Evelyn Hernandez
Tara Levy
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.
As always we strive to provide content that enlightens, entertains and informs while providing a forum for local conversation about issues and ideas.
We hope you enjoy the format of this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.
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is happy to welcome our newest associate, Sina Vahedi, MD, arriving at the end of August 2026. He is fellowship trained in Glaucoma and looking forward to serving our community.
STEPHEN LIN, MD
DANIEL CHOI, MD
STEVENS KIM, MD
ETHAN TITTLER, MD MICHAEL YANG, MD
SINA VAHEDI, MD
KENNETH MISELIS, MD VIKRAM GIRN, OD KELSEY MCCALL, OD ANGELA MAHARAJ, OD
2026
favorite for fun
Dance Studio
Son Dance Christian Dance School
Family Fun
Dell’Osso Family Farm
Golf Course
Spring Creek Golf & Country Club
Kids Fun Great Wolf Lodge
Martial Arts Instruction
Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
Place to People Watch
Manteca Sunrise Pumpkin Fair
Teen Fun
SONdance Christian Dance School
Business
Community Events/Activities
St. Anthony’s Harvest Festival
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
Non Profit Organizations
Agape Villages
Foster Family Agency
Place of Worship/Church
Calvary Community Church
Bookkeeping & Tax Service Kasey’s Tax Services
Certified
Computer
Convenience
Hair Stylist
Crystal Motzkus
Hispanic Market
Carniceria Rosita
Hotel
Great Wolf Lodge
Insurance Agent
Jacob Naven
Insurance Company
State Farm Jacob Naven
Investment Firm
Edward Jones Investments
Laundromat
Spin Cycle Laundry
Nail Salon
La Belle Nails & Spa
Photo Booth Reflections Photography
Private Security Company
Arvin Home Systems, Inc
Shipping & Mailing
The UPS Store #1659
Storage Facility Security Public Storage
Tanning Salon Planet Beach
Tattoo Parlor Flying Crow Tattoo
Travel Agency Manteca Senior Center Trips N’ Tours
Tutoring Give Every Child A Chance
Accessories/Women
Hope Chest Thrift Stores
Apparel, Children’s Old Navy
Apparel, Men’s
Hope Chest Thrift Stores
Apparel, Women’s Maurice’s
Bargain/Discount Store
Hope Chest Thrift Stores
Consignment Store
Twice is Nice
Gift Store
Ripon Jewelers
Golf Apparel/Equipment
Bass Pro Shops
Guns & Ammo
Bass Pro Shops
Hardware Store
Strand Ace Hardware
Jewelry Store
New York Diamonds
Party Accessories Fiesta Place
Photographer
Love Lulubella- Jessica Vaughan
Pool/Spa Dealer
Leslie’s Pool Supplies
Print/Copy Shop
J & J Printing
Sporting Goods
Anderson’s Mower & Bike
Thrift Store Twice is Nice
food & beverage
Appetizers
Falcon’s Lair
Asian Restaurant Masumi
Bakery
Custom.Dipped
Bar/Pub
D.J.’s Restaurant & Taphouse
BBQ Fagundes Meats & Catering Inc
Beer Tap Room
Brethren Brewing Company
Breakfast
Frank’s Downtown Café
Burger
In-N-Out Burger
Caterer Fagundes
Meats & Catering Inc
Chef Roman @ Primos Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Coffee Shop
Chit Chat Café & Bakery
Deli Deli Delicious
Desserts
Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory
Dinner Sizzler Donuts
Sunshine Donuts
Since
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fries
In-N-Out Burger
Healthy Eating Klean Eatz Market & Bakery
Thank you!
Hot Dog
Hob Nob Hot Dogs
Hot Wings Wing Stop
Ice Cream
Ice Cream Emporium, Ripon
Indian Restaurant
Tandoori Grill
Italian Restaurant
D.J.’s Restaurant & Taphouse
Thank you for voting us #1 eight years in a row!
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
food & beverage
Late-Nite Bite
In-&-Out Burger
Lunch Brothers
Margarita Las Casuelas, Manteca
Mexican Restaurant Esmeralda’s
Omelet Country Skillets, Ripon
Outdoor Dining The Boathouse at River Islands
Pizza Gold Dust Pizza
Salad Bar Sizzler
Sandwiches Togo’s
Seafood
Restaurant
Masumi
Japanese Restaurant
Sports Bar Ripon Roadhouse
Steak House Sizzler
Sunday Brunch Besitos Fine Cuisine
Sushi Yummi Sushi
Taco MasaLatina
Take-Out-Food Brothers
Thai Mani Thai Cuisine
Vegetarian/Vegan The Vine House
Wedding Cakes Panaderia La Laurita
Wine & Spirits Delicato Family Wines Tasting Room
Wine List Lucca Winery
2026 HOME
Antique Store
Magpie Antiques & All Things Inspired
Appliances
Center Appliance
Carpet Cleaning
Roman’s Carpet Cleaning
Carpet/Floor Store
Accent Carpet One Floor & Home
Construction Business Raymus Homes
Custom Framing Frugal Frames
Custom Home Builder Raymus Homes
Electrical Service/Repair
Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning
Fencing
Richter Fence
Furniture
Hafers Home Furnishings
Hauling & Clean-Up
Manteca Property Services
Heating/Air Conditioning
Souza’s Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Accessories/Lighting Manteca Lighting
Home Electronics
Arvin Home Systems, Inc
Home Maintenance Manteca Property Services
House Cleaning Molly Maid
Interior Design
Elite Shutters & Shadings, Inc.
Landscaping Aquos Pools
Mattress Store Manteca Bedquarters
Nursery/Gardening
Park Greenhouse Garden Center
Painting Service
Pro Painting
Pest Control
Next Generation Pest Control
Plumbing
Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning
Pool Service/Repair
The Pool Master Service
Roofing
NuShake, Inc.
Audiologist/Hearing
Bootcamp
In-Shape Health Clubs
Child Care Center
Lions N’ Lambs Preschool & Kindergarten
Children’s Dentist
Valley Oak Dental Group
Chiropractor
Watson Chiropractic
The Spa on Yosemite
Valley Oak Dental Group
Annual Well-Woman Exam, A yearly exam for on-going good health and to discuss any gynecologic problems. You should have a clinical breast and pelvic exam yearly even if you do not require a PAP smear.
Pregnancy Confirmation, As soon as you suspect you are pregnant schedule an appointment to ensure the health of you and your baby. It is important to take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid daily while you are able to conceive to prevent birth defects regardless of your birth control method.
Annual Teen Exam, It is recommended that adolescent girls have their first visit with an OB/GYN between the ages of 13 and 15 to meet and build trust with the doctor before a physical exam is required.
Genetic Testing, Fill out our family history form to discuss with the doctor and determine your genetic risk for certain cancers or conditions.
C. Scott MD, 210 N Fremont St. Manteca, CA 95336
Christian Jones, MD
Joselyn Johnson, NP John L. Peterson, MD, PhD
health & wellness
2026
Dermatologist
Christian Jones, M.D. - Golden State Dermatology
Dermatology
Golden State Dermatology
Facials
Natural Path Wellness Center
Fitness Centers
Valley Fitness
Grief Support
Hospice of San Joaquin
Gymnastics
Funtastic Gymnastics
Health & Fitness
Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness
Health Food
Besitos Fine Cuisine
Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospice of San Joaquin
Hospital
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Massage Therapy
The Spa on Yosemite
Memory Care Facility
Cogir of Manteca
Senior Living
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 “2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.”
Valley Oak Dental Group is again No. 1 in the Readers’ Choice poll.
ank you from all of us
at Valley Oak Dental Group For Voting for Us!
By VINCE REMBULAT
And for good reason.
This is where patients are treated with the utmost respect, according to the policy. Since the 1980’s, our 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 specialize in General and Cosmetic dentistry, Children’s dentistry and Oral Surgery, servicing patients from throughout the Central Valley – 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 day crowns.
The Doctors at Valley Oak Dental Group will diagnose the dental health issue and provide understanding along with treatment options.
Not only that, they’ll encourage patients to be involved in every aspect of their treatment and to feel free to ask questions.
For those who have neglected their dental health for some time – or perhaps were left with a negative past experience –fear not: The staff at Valley Oak Dental Group can bring comfort during your visit.
There’s no need for anxiety especially when facing modern dental procedures.
Valley Oak Dental Group has a team with a combined 150 years of dental experience. With it, they offer a variety of specialties and unique interests, and are confident of offering patients with necessary dental procedures.
The staff at the office is friendly, caring and professional.
In addition to being skilled, experienced and highly-trained clinicians, they also keep on top of the latest developments in the field of dental care by attending educational seminars, lectures, and conventions. For more information or questions, call 209.823.9341.
VALLEY OAK DENTAL GROUP
General Dentistry
Dr. Bonnie Morehead
Dr. Ron Joseph
Dr. Rudy Ciccarelli
Dr. Elizabeth Grecco
Dr. Hashmat Khorsand
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Mark Grecco
Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Mohammad El Farra
Physical Therapy
Golden Bear
Physical Therapy
Pilates
Pine Street
Physical &
Occupational Therapy
Primary Care
Dr. Delgado, Sutter Health
Senior Assisted Care
Bethany Home
Senior Living Facility
Manteca Assisted Living
Senior Retirement Community The Commons at Union Ranch
Urgent Care
California Urgent Care Center Manteca
Weight Loss/ Diet Center
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Weight Loss/ Surgery Center
Kaiser Permanente
Yoga Studio In-Shape Health Clubs
2026 real estate
Condo/Apartments
Captain’s Cove
Favorite Real Estate Broker Manzanita Ventures
Favorite Realtor Johnny Murillo
Home Inspection
Rest E-Z
Home Inspections
Loan/Mortgage
Ability Ambeck Mortgage
New Home Development River Islands
Property Management
Manzanita Ventures
Real Estate Team
Levy Real Estate Group
Alexander Levy
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for Voting Us the Best Urgent Care in Manteca!
Helping Keep the Community Healthy Since 2011
Welcome
Welcome to California Urgent Care Center. We value you, your time, and your health. Which is why we offer a full spectrum of urgent care services and treat a variety of conditions for non-critical health problems.
You don’t need to go to the ER if you have a non-life-threatening health problem. We encourage you to come to our urgent care facilities for your injuries or ailments that can be capably treated by our team in our well-equipped clinics. We can help you get back to your everyday life ASAP.
You don’t need to go to the ER if you have a non-life-threatening health problem. We encourage you to come to our urgent care facilities for your injuries or ailments that can be capably treated by our team in our well-equipped clinics. We can help you get back to your everyday life ASAP.
Comprehensive Urgent Care Services in Stockton, Manteca, Modesto & Lodi Our practitioners can help you by offering patient-driven care that is designed to keep you and your entire family healthy.
We offer a variety of advanced medical services at our 5 locations, including: • COVID-19 and Flu testing • Physical exams • Diagnostic services
COVID-19 and
Physical exams • Diagnostic services
Comprehensive Urgent Care Services in Stockton, Manteca, Modesto & Lodi Our practitioners can help you by offering patient-driven care that is designed to keep you and your entire family healthy. We offer a variety medical services locations, including:
X-rays • Occupational health
X-rays • Occupational
Pediatric urgent care • And more
Pediatric urgent • And more
If you have an urgent but not threatening health concern, simply walk into one of our urgent care centers, book your same day in-person or telehealth appointment online, or contact us directly at the phone numbers listed to the left.
If you have an urgent health concern, simply our urgent care centers, day in-person or online, or contact numbers listed to
