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🌱 Which new name will Ceres choose for Cesar Chavez Junior High?

Ceres, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Ceres! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new name will Ceres choose for Cesar Chavez Junior High?
  • Want your child spiking at Ceres High this summer?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 99, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CUSD zeroes in on three possibilities for junior high renaming (cerescourier.com) — Ceres families will soon learn whether Cesar Chavez Junior High will be renamed for former Mayor Louis Arrollo, astronaut José Hernandez, or the Eastgate neighborhood, with CUSD board meetings set for June 11 and June 18. The finalists reflect deep local roots, educational inspiration, and a prominent Ceres area as the district responds to community input on the school’s new identity.
   

• Lady Sharx staging volleyball camp (cerescourier.com) — Families in Ceres can sign kids ages 5-17 up now for the June 23-25 Lady Sharx volleyball camp at Ceres High School, led by longtime local coach Kelly Heese. Sessions at Phil de la Porte Gym will focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence-building, with instruction from current and former high school and college players.
   

📸 Around Ceres

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ceres

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    Tuesday June 16
  • Howard Prep Open House & Ribbon Cutting →
    Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Summer Advocacy Series - Water Session
    Modesto Chamber of Commerce Howard Prep 1424 Stonum Road, Modesto, CA 95351
    11:30 am
    • Thursday June 18
  • Mono Lake Bird Chautauque sign up by April 15
    Kern Audubon Society monolake.org
  • Mantra Health & Wellness Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony →
    Modesto Chamber of Commerce Mantra Health and Wellness 2222 East Orangeburg Avenue #Ste A3 Modesto, CA 95355
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday June 23
  • Pacific Bay Equipment 35 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    Modesto Chamber of Commerce 609 G Street, Modesto, CA 95354
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking for a reliable and affordable local garage door repair service. If you’ve had a great experience with someone you’d recommend, I’d really… (Nextdoor Sam Vaughn)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Ceres. Apply here.
  • Pro Motion Pix LLC posted a job opening for Dealership iPhone Photographer in Ceres. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ceres here.

🗞 Nearby News

Modesto

  • Modesto gang member indicted for allegedly possessing ammunition while felon (modbee.com)
  • Modesto council votes to restore Fourth Street Park name (kcra.com)
  • Legend of the Cruise 2026 (modestoview.com)

Hughson

  • Bread & wine will be the center of faith-based café opening in Stanislaus County (fresnobee.com)

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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ceres

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