Ceres Courier

01/15/2026

Ceres High's girls basketball team will be vying for continued success under head coach Megan McGill's guidance.

Megan McGill has developed a winning formula during her short stint as head coach of Ceres High’s girls basketball program.

01/15/2026

The Stanislaus County Fair announced last week it was canceling all junior horse show events for 2026.

The start of the new year is usually when local 4-H and independent horse exhibitors start gearing up for the Stanislaus County Fair show in July. This year, however, there will be no show as the Stanislaus County Fair Board of Directors voted to cancel all junior horse events for 2026.

01/14/2026

The community is rallying around a Stanislaus County family after the passing of recent Hughson High School grad Uriel Sanchez, who died from complications related to the flu on Jan. 9, according to GoFundMe.

The community is rallying around a Stanislaus County family after the passing of Uriel Sanchez, who died from complications related to the flu on Jan. 9, according to GoFundMe. The fundraiser aims to help his parents cover funeral costs and other related expenses. As of Tuesday morning, the communit...

01/14/2026

Scott Riddle, 49, of Modesto, was arrested on Jan. 6 on drug charges.

A 49-year-old Modesto man who was illegally camping in front of a closed business in the 1700 of Mitchell Road was arrested early Tuesday, Jan. 6 on drug charges.

01/14/2026

In last week’s Courier, we highlighted the success of prep athletes that excelled in their respective sports this past year. Today, we present Part II of the “Best of 2025” list.

01/10/2026

'The numbers of illegal migrants on Medi-Cal now numbers 1.7 million, including children that are excluded from the premium requirement. In doing so, it has cratered California’s financial health as a state.' - Guest columnist Dennis Wyatt

Whether you think Newsom walks on water or is treading it — that the governor shifted the cost of illegal migrants’ healthcare from hospital emergency rooms to California taxpayers. Given the state’s current spending plight, it is about as a brilliant political move as Newsom becoming known as...

01/10/2026

As the year 2025 ended, Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce A. Condit highlighted a year of significant investment, community revitalization, and progress in his District 5.

As the year 2025 ended, Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce A. Condit highlighted a year of significant investment, community revitalization, and progress in his District 5. Condit said that District 5 and the rest of the county experienced meaningful advancements in infrastructure, housing, parks,...

01/09/2026

Trevor Reagin, 31, of Ceres, was arrested on Dec. 31 for driving under the influence and on drug charges in the area of Hatch and Faith Home roads.

Vehicle code violations led to a Merced man being pulled over on the outskirts of Ceres on the last day of 2025 and his eventual arrest for drunken driving.

01/09/2026

Members of Central Valley’s and Ceres High’s boys wrestling programs gained valuable experience while grappling out of state this past week.

Members of Central Valley’s and Ceres High’s boys wrestling programs gained valuable experience while competing out of state this past week.

01/09/2026

Stanislaus County residents who are interested in serving on the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury for the fiscal year of 2026-27 have until the deadline of April 15 to submit an application.

01/09/2026

A home invasion robbery in Ceres on Dec. 27 led to the arrest of four suspects who were chased into Manteca.

01/09/2026

Members of Central Valley’s and Ceres High’s girls wrestling teams competed at different tournaments during winter break.

Members of Central Valley’s and Ceres High’s girls wrestling teams grappled at different tournaments during winter break.