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Ceres, California

Located in Stanislaus County, California, Ceres was established in 1918. Named for Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture. South of Modesto in the Central Valley.
Founded 1918 | Population 51,000 | Peak 51,000 (2024) | County Stanislaus County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ceres, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Ceres.
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1918 Founded: Ceres was founded as a railroad town in Stanislaus County.
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1990 Economic Development: Ceres grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Ceres continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Ceres

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1918 Culture
Founded
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture.
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South of Modesto in the Central Valley.
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Major agricultural community.
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Ceres is located in Stanislaus County, California.
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Ceres was founded in 1918.

Famous People from Ceres, California

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Cade Cowell
Association Football Player · Born Oct 14, 2003 · Age 22
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Edgar Dearing
Actor, Television Actor · Born May 4, 1893 · Died Aug 17, 1974 (age 81)

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