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🌱 Ceres drivers: Expect flashing signals during traffic-camera upgrades

Ceres, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ceres! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ceres drivers: Expect flashing signals during traffic-camera upgrades
  • Ceres man gets 20 years for food truck fraud
  • Central Valley wins crosstown showdown but misses the playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Members-Only | PM Pistol Training and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Friday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City to turn on video detection at all 39 intersections (cerescourier.com) — Drivers in Ceres should expect temporary flashing traffic signals as crews activate new vehicle-detection cameras at all 39 signalized intersections. Work starts around 9 a.m. on scheduled days, with Service Road and Central Avenue locations next on Nov. 12. The upgrade is intended to make lights respond better to traffic demand.
   

2. California man sentenced in $1.5M food truck scam (foodtruckoperator.com) — A Ceres man who defrauded 44 people in a food truck scheme has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. Fernando Ochoa Jauregui pleaded no contest to fraud and witness-prevention charges and was ordered to repay more than $1.5 million. Most victims never received their vehicles or money back.
   

3. CV football team wins crosstown showdown by score of 40-0 over CHS (cerescourier.com) — Central Valley beat Ceres High 40-0 to claim a share of the Western Athletic Conference title, but its 8-2 season wasn't enough for a playoff berth. Both teams will host bowl games Friday at 6 p.m., with the Hawks facing Golden Valley and the Bulldogs playing Waterford.
   

4. Argus High junior De La Riva receives Rotary Club honors (cerescourier.com) — Argus High junior Esperanza De La Riva is on track to graduate early while helping keep her school running smoothly. The Rotary Club of Ceres honored her as Student of the Month for service that includes volunteering with the cleanup crew three days a week and organizing fellow volunteers.
   

5. 12 Days of Local Giveaways: Calling Central Valley Businesses (macaronikid.com) — Ceres-area businesses can apply for one of 12 spots in Macaroni KID’s holiday giveaway series, which charges a $25 participation fee. Businesses must supply the advertised prize and arrange fulfillment with the winner. Organizers say earlier unfulfilled prizes prompted a year off and new participation requirements.
   

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    Looking for a rental for three adults, one dog, and two cats- as soon as possible. Under $2,000 a month prefer the utilities I know... don't we all… (Nextdoor Ceres)
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Ok Ceres! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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