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CERES – Pitman High spoiled the debut of Central Valley’s new $24.5 million (when all phases are completed) multi-phase football stadium Friday night with a 29-14 victory over the hosts in the 2026 opener for both schools.
Nearly 100 farmers, elected officials, and representatives of federal agencies and irrigation districts packed Turlock’s War Memorial Building on Thursday for a water and agriculture forum hosted by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-El Dorado Hills).
The Muhammad Ali Center has named former NFL quarterback, civil rights activist, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepernick – a 2006 graduate of Pitman High School – as the recipient of its Humanitarian of the Year award.
The Humanity, Kindness & Love Foundation is expecting up to 50 people to participate in their walk on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Donnelly Park.
HUGHSON – Hughson High’s Titus Beers did a little bit of everything Friday night in the Huskies’ convincing 39-7 non-conference victory over Atwater on Friday at Husky Memorial Stadium.
Democrat Jaron Brandon, a Tuolumne County supervisor, and Republican Alexandra Duarte will square off in their first head-to-head debate with the race for the District 4 state Senate seat is less than 60 days away.
Honda owners – and those who might want to become Honda owners – no longer have to travel north or south on Highway 99 to get to the nearest Honda dealership.
HILMAR – Hilmar placekicker Blake Vitorino, whose range sits at just under 50 yards, figured he’d have to convert on a 35-to-40-yard attempt to decide his team’s fate.
Brandon Doo knew he wanted to be a filmmaker ever since he saw Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” – what he calls his favorite film by his favorite filmmaker – with his parents when he was just a pre-teen.
By: Joe Cortez
Candidates for local and state offices took to debate stages in Ceres and Modesto this week to let voters know where they stand on the issues with less than eight weeks until Election Day.
