The Bennie & Joyce Gatto Historic Trail
When you are out enjoying the beautiful nature trail that starts on the shores of the San Joaquin River, take a moment to think about the remarkable couple for whom the trail is named: Bennie and Joyce Gatto. Since the 1950s, the Gattos have dedicated their lives to the service of the community of Lathrop. […]
River Islands Academies: Open Letter from Susan Dell’Osso
Something wonderful is in the works for the parents and students of our schools at River Islands: in an extraordinary act of cooperation and visionary planning for the good of ALL the students, the Banta Elementary School District (BESD) board of directors have voted unanimously to approve a new charter organization, “River Islands Academies”. What […]
River Islands Named One of the Most Popular Master-Planned Communities In America
Not one, but TWO leading real estate consulting firms have named River Islands as one of the most popular master-planned communities in the country! This is River Islands’ second straight appearance in a row on the John Burns’ Top 50 Master-Planned Communities List and the first time on the RCL Real Estate Advisors’ Top-Selling Master […]
Lathrop Police Services Breaks Ground on Administrative Headquarters
Lathrop Police Services, a division of San Joaquin County’s Sherriff’s Office, has announced the beginning of the construction of its state-of-the-art Administrative Office. Located west of Bradshaw’s Crossing Bridge, the building will be one of the first things newcomers to River Islands will see upon entering the community. Since the police staff will use this […]
2019 Holiday Lights Contest Starts Thanksgiving Weekend
This annual Holiday Lights Contest is back this year – and every neighborhood, including neighborhoods that are just starting to move new residents into River Islands – are invited to participate. With so many households participating, all River Islands residents get to enjoy a wonderful display of lights and decorations throughout the community. Residents can […]