Congressman Josh Harder Delivers Over $1.6 Million for Stanislaus State in Turlock to Expand its Social Work Education Program

Last Friday, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced he secured over $1.6 million to expand Stanislaus State’s social work education program. This funding will address critical shortages of mental health providers by increasing the number of students in Stanislaus State’s social work program. Specifically, the funding will increase the number of… Keep Reading

West Nile Virus activity on the rise locally

A mosquito bite this time of year could bring something far more serious than an irritating itch. The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency is reporting a “significant increase in West Nile Virus (WNV) cases for the 2023 year compared with recent previous years.” Continue reading on Ceres Courier Keep Reading

Dropping balls for good causes

Usually, the phrase “dropping the ball” has a negative connotation, but that’s not the case for the Ball Drop for Turlock. The fourth annual event, rebranded this year as the Ball Drop for Turlock, will be held Oct. 21 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Money is raised for local charities — Adult & Teen Challenge,… Keep Reading

Parents advised to pay attention to warning signs of suicide

With September being “Suicide Prevention Month,” mental health experts are doing their part to educate parents and others about risk factors and warning signs. On average, one person in Stanislaus County kills themselves each week. Most of them are male. According to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), youth who are contemplating suicide frequently… Keep Reading

Local project part of National Public Lands Day volunteer event

Stanislaus River Parks will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday by waiving fees for its day-use recreation areas and volunteers who participate in a number of park improvement projects at the Knights Ferry Recreation Area. The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, National… Keep Reading

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