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Ceres, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Ceres! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Ceres paying nearly $430,000 in legal fees this year?
- Ceres mourns resident killed in Modesto-area crash last week
- How Ceres police helped stop a dangerous street takeover near Smyrna
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and seasonably warm, with a high of 95 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 97, low: 61.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One law firm represents over half of Stanislaus County's cities. Are people concerned? (modbee.com) — Ceres residents are paying nearly $430,000 this fiscal year to the White Brenner law firm, which represents more than half of Stanislaus County’s cities and is facing questions elsewhere about billing and conflicts. Ceres’ mayor says his experience is positive but acknowledges council concerns over rising legal costs tied to litigation. The story also details billing errors and scrutiny from other cities and a civil grand jury. 
• Coroner identifies Ceres man killed in Modesto-area crash (modbee.com) — A 29-year-old Ceres resident, Luis Eduardo Naranjo Castro, was killed in a two-vehicle collision west of Modesto on July 16, according to the county coroner. Authorities say a Rivian SUV turned into his pickup’s path, and investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors. Friends have launched a fundraiser to help his family with funeral and repatriation costs.
• Riverbank is next Stanislaus city to confront reckless bicycling. What it's doing (modbee.com) — Ceres police recently helped shut down a planned street takeover near Smyrna Park, impounding 13 bikes and e-motorcycles and issuing numerous citations with help from regional agencies. Now Riverbank is holding a public meeting Monday on how it’s tackling reckless group bicycling. Local residents can hear from police, the mayor and school leaders about enforcement and safety ideas.
📸 Around Ceres
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Upcoming Events in
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UMass Global: Doctorate in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D) - Information Session
Modesto Chamber of Commerce Online.
12:00 pm -
UMass Global: Social Work: Education to Empower Every Stage of Your Career
Modesto Chamber of Commerce Online
12:00 pm -
Modesto Walk To End Alzheimer's Ribbon Cutting Kick Off
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 4500 Dale Road Suite A, Modesto CA
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UMass Global: Tuition Discounts & Funding Information Sessions
Modesto Chamber of Commerce Online
9:00 am -
Member Mix & Mingle @ Standard Event Rentals
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 4623 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95356
5:00 pm -
Rising Professionals Business Brew
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
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UMass Global: Explore Flexible Business Degrees for Working Adults - Information Session
Modesto Chamber of Commerce Online
12:00 pm -
Onsite Enrichment Enrollment Opens 9am
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter Modesto, CA 95358
9:00 am
Tuesday July 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tech & Music Mixer @ Taza Coffee →
TaZa, 112 Bonita Ave, Turlock
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Pick Your Project Workshop →
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Modesto, 3020 Floyd Ave Ste 309, Modesto
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2nd Annual The Healing Arts: A Community Day of Health →
Self-Help Federal Credit Union, 900 Crows Landing Rd, Modesto
11:00 am -
Bikini Bike Wash →
Mitchell's Modesto Harley-Davidson, 500 N Carpenter Rd, Modesto
12:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have good restaurant recommendations in Turlock?
My office and I are having a nice lunch to celebrate our team. (Nextdoor North Central Ceres) - Hey everyone, our cat Noddle went missing yesterday around 10:30 last night, between 9th and 10th street.
She's a female short hair tuxedo, that's has a small white mark below her lower lip, and currently wearing her pearl collar If you see her be aware… (Nextdoor Ceres)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Ceres. Apply here.
- Ceres Unified School District posted a job opening for Payroll Technician@fs in Ceres. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ceres here.
🗞 Nearby News
Modesto
- Black and Missing Foundation assists search for 16-year-old missing from Turlock (modbee.com)
- Cubs get timely hitting to down Pirates in extras (modbee.com)
- Once homeless, a California woman is now a millionaire. The cost was her son's life (fresnobee.com)
Turlock
- Turlock instructor strives to bring live music to downtown (modbee.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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