Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lathrop

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Which prospects will shine at Islanders Field in Lathrop on June 30?

Lathrop, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Lathrop! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which prospects will shine at Islanders Field in Lathrop on June 30?
  • How new Union Pacific constraints could affect shippers using Lathrop
  • Lathrop-Manteca Fire helps battle massive Tracy warehouse blaze visible for miles

Also on today's calendar: LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 105 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 103, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 99 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vinnie's Views: Top 10 Single-Game Performances of 2026 — No. 7: Jason Jutronich (prepbaseballreport.com) — High school baseball fans will see Lathrop host a Bay Area Summer ID showcase at Islanders Field on June 30, giving local players a chance to be evaluated by Prep Baseball staff. The feature story itself spotlights a standout pitching performance from San Diego’s Torrey Pines High, but the event listings at the end include this Lathrop date alongside several other showcases across California.
   

• Mutual Commitment Program Announcement (up.com) — Union Pacific is designating Northern California, including the Lathrop market, as a constrained area for certain domestic container shipments and will begin applying surcharges on loads above contracted baseloads starting June 21. While only the Los Angeles surcharge is specified so far, the railroad warns it may adjust constrained markets and fees as demand changes, so local shippers tied to Lathrop’s intermodal operations should stay in close contact with their sales reps.
   

• Tracy warehouse fire sends smoke plume into Central Coast, satellite imagery shows (ksbw.com) — Lathrop-Manteca Fire crews were among several agencies battling a massive blaze Thursday at the Medline Industries warehouse in nearby Tracy, where smoke was so intense it showed up on satellite imagery and drifted toward the Central Coast. Authorities say a second warehouse was threatened, roads near the site were closed, and while the smoke plume was large, officials reported no injuries and no immediate threat to residents as they investigate the cause.
   

📸 Around Lathrop

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lathrop

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Sunday June 14
  • LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE →
    ORGULLO ZACATECANO SPORTS ARENA, 19826 Paradise Rd, Tracy
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Commodities
    Lathrop City 390 Towne Centre Dr, Lathrop, CA 95330
    9:00 am
    • Saturday June 20
  • Cars, Crafts & Community →
    Lathrop High School, 647 Spartan Way, Lathrop
    11:00 am

📣 Lathrop Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Wanted Radio Tubes
    Wanted Radio Tubes, Ham Radio & Antique Radio Equitment  Call 503-999-2157 or Text (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing my black and white kitten please let me know if you find it.
    5103049167 she normally doesn’t wander far. She’s just a baby (Nextdoor Mossdale)
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357834-1) in Lathrop. Apply here.
  • Pratt Industries posted a job opening for Converting Utility - 3rd Shift in Lathrop. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lathrop here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manteca

  • 1st-ever City Ambassador Dan Lansford to receive recognition at ceremony (mantecabulletin.com)
  • Kia Country plans new car dealership on Atherton Drive (mantecabulletin.com)
  • Manteca Amateur Radio Club participates in Field Day, offers amateur radio licensing exam (mantecabulletin.com)

Tracy

  • Large plume of smoke seen for miles as massive blaze engulfed a medical-supply warehouse in southwest Tracy (stocktonia.org)

Ok Lathrop! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lathrop

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lathrop

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.